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Speaker: Dr. Joseph M. Vitolo
Associate Dean & Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University 

Abstract: A review of the basic pharmacology and current concepts of local anesthetics in dental medicine.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to understand the basics of local anesthetic pharmacology to include:

• Mechanism of Action
• The impact of pH and pKa
• Metabolism
• Use in the pregnant/nursing patient
• Use in the cardiac patient
• Paresthesia

Tuition: $49/1 ADA CERP credit hours

Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date. 

Harvard School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine designated this activity for 1 continuing education credit.