Bite the Bullet: Oral Blocks Made Easy

Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA

Dr. Gianluca Bini graduated from the University of Perugia, Italy. He then moved to the United Kingdom, where he completed two internships, one in anesthesia and one rotating, at Dick White Referrals, one of the largest referral centers in Europe.

After completing his residency at North Carolina State University, he worked as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at The Ohio State University and, more recently at Oklahoma State University. Inspired by his fervent desire to extend his impact and assist as many animals as possible, he founded Safe Pet Anesthesia, a tele-consulting and training firm.

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Overview:

An update on dental blocks, with a focus on techniques and drug options as well as volume choices, indications and contraindications.

Learning Objectives:

1. Become familiar with the anatomy of the oral cavity innervation
2. Become familiar with the different possible approaches for dental blocks
3. Recognize the importance of oral blocks for non-dentistry procedures
4. Understand the relevance of correct drug selection for oral locoregional anesthesia
5. Recognize with the potential complications of dental blocks

This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.