Authors

  1. May, Erica DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C
  2. Wilbeck, Jennifer DNP, RN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP

Abstract

The opioid public health crisis necessitates that health care providers seek alternatives to opioid pain control. For patients presenting with dental pain, a dental nerve block provides effective, long-lasting pain relief without the use of opioid pain medications. This article presents the techniques required to safely and effectively administer 3 types of dental nerve blocks, allowing the emergency nurse practitioner to provide effective pain control to patients with dental pain.