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