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Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Short-Term CertificateCIP: 51.0602

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Prestonsburg, Kentucky

    1 Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, 41653

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingReading ComprehensionMonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingCoordination

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyEducation and TrainingPsychologyMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityWritten ExpressionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Record and review patient medical histories.
  • Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
  • Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' respon
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.

Technology

Medical softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareBilling and invoicing softwareInventory management softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Air abrasion equipmentAir-driven dental polishersAir/water syringesAmalgam carriersAngle formersAspirating syringesAutoclavesAutoscalarsBite wingsCalculus explorersCaries detection aidsCaries explorersCavitron equipmentComputer scannersCotton pliers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

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RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Dental Hygienists29-1292.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Patient medical histories — collect and review under direct supervision in a clinical dental setting.
  • Gum tissue and oral structures — visually examine for sores and signs of disease with guidance from a licensed dentist.
  • Periodontal probes — use under supervision to locate recession and early signs of gum disease during patient assessments.
  • Hand scalers and curettes — apply basic scaling techniques to remove visible calculus deposits under direct clinical oversight.
  • Dental radiographs — expose and develop x-ray film following established protocols under supervisory review in a dental office.
  • Dental charting software — enter decay and disease conditions as directed to support dentist diagnosis in a clinical environment.
  • Oral health education materials — deliver basic brushing and flossing instructions to patients under the direction of senior staff.
  • Appointment scheduling and calendar software — manage patient bookings accurately in a dental practice setting.
  • Continuing education courses — attend required sessions to build foundational clinical knowledge within the first year of practice.
  • Infection control and sterilization protocols — follow established procedures consistently to maintain safety standards in the operatory.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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