2025-2026 DCC College Catalog 
  
    Jul 08, 2025  
2025-2026 DCC College Catalog

DNH 235 - Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office


Credit Hours: 2

Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.

Prerequisites: DNH 115 , DNH 120  and DNH 216 .
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2