Oregon Local Anesthesia Training for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Advance your career with an Oregon Board of Dentistry approved course for the Local Anesthesia Functions Certificate (LAFC) for Dental Assistants and Local Anesthesia Endorsement for Dental Hygienists.
The instructors for the Local Anesthesia Course are highly experienced, educated, and board certified. They are dedicated to working with each student to ensure quality education and clinical work.
Tammy brings over 40 years of experience in dentistry, beginning her career as a dental assistant in 1982 before transitioning to dental hygiene in 1993. She holds degrees in both fields and has balanced clinical practice with teaching for more than three decades in the Eugene/Springfield area. As a dedicated educator, Tammy is deeply committed to mentoring students and colleagues, fostering critical thinking, and promoting excellence in dentistry. She is highly experienced in course design and clear communication, with a strong focus on advancing dental education and inspiring the next generation of practitioners.
Ashley is a Lane Community College graduate with more than 15 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene across six states. As a member of the advisory board for Inside Dental Hygiene magazine, she contributes to advancing professional standards within the field. Ashley is dedicated to helping dental professionals develop precision, confidence, and competence in local anesthesia administration.
The course is 6 weeks, and is a hybrid model. There are 6 weeks of online lecture learning material and in-person labs. The labs will be spread out over 4 Fridays. The first Friday is a full day, 8-5, and the following three Fridays are half days (8-12).
$2500
At our dental assisting school located on 5690 Main St Springfield, OR 97478. The school shares a building with McKenzie Dental Center.
The course is Oregon Board of Dentistry approved, and follows a strict syllabus. We cover all the same materials as a dental hygiene course. Anatomy, injection techniques, medical emergencies, pharmacology, neurophysiology and neuroanatomy.
We provide all materials for the anesthesia labs. Students will need their own textbook, Liability Insurance, and a recommended laptop/computer/tablet for the online portion.
Assistant Eligibility: Applicants must hold either an Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification OR an Oregon Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant (DAANCE) Certificate, have at least three years of recent dental assisting experience, and maintain a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or equivalent).
Hygienist Eligibility: Applicants must hold a current Oregon Dental Hygiene License and maintain a valid BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or equivalent).
The course ends with a two-part final, in which students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a 75% or better, and complete an injection portion where they must pass a PSA injection and an Inferior Alveolar injection practical. After successfully completing all requirements, the student is awarded a certificate.
PSA, MSA, ASA, AMSA, GP, NP, mental/incisive, Long Buccal, Gow-Gates, Inferior Alveolar nerve block, and infiltrations.
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