Local Anesthesia Functions for Dental Assistants

  • Program fee: $2500 $2250 Early Bird Discount by 12/5/2025
  • Required Textbook: Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals, 2nd Edition 2022 update, Bassett, DiMarco, & Naughton. Amazon Book Link
  • To be eligible for enrollment, applicants must be currently employed at a dental office in Oregon, hold an Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, have at least three years of recent experience as a dental assistant, and possess a valid BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or its equivalent.
  • Before in-person labs, participants are required to provide proof of professional liability insurance. Proliability's Insurance Quote Page
  • This program consists of 30 hours of online coursework and 20 hours of in-person lab instruction which is delivered across five Fridays within a six-week timeframe.
  • Upon completion, students receive a certificate of completion and qualify to meet the eligibility requirements apply for the Oregon Local Anesthesia Functions (LAF) Certificate administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). DANB's Application Document Link
Photo of two dental instructors, Ashley sitting on a chair, and Tammy standing next to Ashley.

Our Highly Experienced Instructors

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.

Photo of Tammy, instructor for the local anesthesia course.

Tammy, RDH, BSDH, EP

Local Anesthesia Instructor

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.

Photo of Ashely, instructor for the local anesthesia course.

Ashley, RDH

Local Anesthesia Instructor

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.

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