Success with Local Anesthesia: Key Drug Properties, Dose Updates and Buffering Local Anesthetics

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Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM
Success with Local Anesthesia: Key Drug Properties, Dose Updates and Buffering Local Anesthetics

Course Objectives

0.5 CE Credits

In this course, Kathy Bassett will thoroughly explore the key pharmacological properties influencing profound anesthesia. Participants will review the latest guidelines for local anesthetic dosing and labeling to ensure safe usage. Additionally, the course introduces the concept of buffering local anesthetics, highlighting its benefits for both patients and clinicians.

Learning Objectives

  • Consider key pharmacological properties that impact profound anesthesia.
  • Apply current local anesthetic dosing and labeling guidelines for safe use.
  • Describe the concept and benefits of buffering local anesthetics.
  • Discuss benefits for patients and clinicians when using buffered anesthetics.

Recognition & Approval

Pace Approval

Glidewell Education Center
Nationally Approved PACE Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit
Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. 3/1/2024 to 2/29/2028.
Provider ID# 216789

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Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM

With nearly 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, general practices, specialty practices and dental education, Kathy Bassett offers unique insights on successful local anesthesia that can benefit both the patient and the dentist. She was a professor of dental hygiene at Pierce College and an affiliate professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Kathy has presented hundreds of clinical education courses locally, nationally, and internationally on local anesthesia, restorative expanded functions, and patient assessment for myofunctional and sleep-related breathing disorders. Her work has also been recognized with a Washington Association of Vocational Administrators Outstanding Educator Award, a WDHA Educator of the Year Award and a WDHA Martha Fales Award.


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