Explain assisting in the administration of local anesthesia.

Explanation should include

• preparing the anesthetic setup
• applying the topical
• assembling the syringe
• passing the needle to the doctor behind or beside
• rinsing and suctioning after the application or injection. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some ways a dental assistant can help lower the anxiety level of a patient?
• Why would one leave the topical in place until just before injection?
• Why is it important to use an aspirating syringe?
• Why is it important to monitor the patient after anesthesia has been administered?
• What is the difference between block and infiltration anesthesia?
• What is a contraindication for the use of epinephrine?