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Dental Nitrous Oxide

HLTH

Maintain Patient Safety

What You’ll Learn

This course allows participants to establish didactic and clinical competency in administering and monitoring nitrous oxide.

  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomy of Nitrous Oxide Administration
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Mechanics of Operating a Nitrous Unit

Career Options

The Indiana State Board of Dentistry has recently (2020) passed a law allowing dental hygienists and dental assistants to complete training certification in order to administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Class Details

Students must be a graduate of a Dental Assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association OR One year employment as Dental Assistant

Start Your Journey

We're currently working to schedule the next session of this class at an Ivy Tech location. To help get the class at your local Ivy Tech campus, reach out to your local team with questions about when this class may be offered.

Stack Your Class Into a Credential

Long-Term Certificate Dental Assisting