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Shots and Situations
Marisha Singleton, RDH, AS, BS, MPH
March 2026 Course - Expires Saturday, March 31st, 2029
Web Only
Abstract
Local anesthesia is an essential component of dental hygiene practice, but its administration carries potential risks that every clinician must be prepared to manage. This webinar explores the fundamentals of recognizing, preventing, and responding to medical emergencies related to local anesthesia.
CREDITS:
1 SI
AGD CODE:
340 - Anesthesia and Pain Management
COST:
$0.00
PROVIDER:
Conexiant Education
SOURCE:
Inside Dental Hygiene | March 2026
COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER:
Dental Care Alliance
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the most frequent medical emergencies encountered during dental procedures.
- Explain the pharmacology and purpose of vasoconstrictors in local anesthesia, including their benefits and potential risks.
- ​Determine modifications to local anesthesia in medical situations.
Presenter Qualifications:
Marisha Singleton brings nearly 20 years of dental experience and over a decade in dental hygiene education. She played a pivotal role in launching the Atlanta Technical College Dental Hygiene Program and has guided every graduating class since 2011. As Program Chair and Director since 2018, she spearheaded advancements in technology, curriculum development, and specialized training. A Master of Public Health graduate with a perfect academic record, Marisha was honored as Atlanta Technical College’s 2018 Rick Perkins Teacher of the Year and a Regional Finalist for the Technical College System of Georgia. In 2025, she joined Dental Care Alliance as a Georgia Hygiene Coach, continuing her commitment to excellence in patient care and professional development.
Disclosures:
Ms. Singleton is a Georgia Hygiene Coach for Dental Care Alliance.
Queries for the presenter may be directed to justin.romano@broadcastmed.com.