Success with Local Anesthesia: Maxillary Arch Techniques

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Kathy Bassett, BSDH, RDH, MEd, QOM
Success with Local Anesthesia: Maxillary Arch Techniques

Course Objectives

1 CE Credit

This course outlines three key topics related to dental anesthesia. First, it explores the anatomical features of the maxilla and pterygopalatine fossa that facilitate effective inferior alveolar anesthesia. Second, it compares and contrasts the infiltration and block techniques used in the maxilla, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. Lastly, it identifies the critical landmarks and anatomical structures necessary for performing Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar (AMSA) and Maxillary V2 nerve blocks, providing a comprehensive guide for dental professionals.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand anatomical features of the maxilla and pterygopalatine fossa that promote effective anesthesinferior alveolar.
  • Compare and contrast features of infiltration versus block techniques in the maxilla.
  • Identify landmarks and anatomy for AMSA and Maxillary V2 nerve blocks.

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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