Tina Clarke, RDH, MEd
Hygienist
Oregon, USA

- Anesthesia
- Case Acceptance
- Dental Hygiene
- Team Building
About Tina
Tina Clarke RDH, MEd is the leading voice in anesthesia dental education. From head & neck anatomy, medical emergency management, and practical tips and tricks to getting anesthesia right every time, Tina employs adult learning principles, equipping her course attendees for success. A nationally published author, podcaster, and founder of Teacher Tina RDH, she keeps her skills and knowledge current while continuing to serve the profession as a clinician, educator, trainer, and speaker.
Tina is an approved provider by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to provide education for the initial permit for local anesthesia, as well as an American Heart Association Certified BLS instructor. As a speaker for Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau, an active member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and an approved CE provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Tina passionately serves her profession.
Tina is a practicing clinical dental hygienist for over 20 years and an educator for nearly 15. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2001 and her Master’s Degree in Education in 2013. Her teaching, training, and presenting style is upbeat and fun, making even the most difficult topics a delight to learn.
Honors and Achievements
Discover Tina's Latest Courses
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Comprehensive Review Of Local Anesthesia
Learning Objectives:
- Identify different non-injectable anesthetic options and their uses in clinical dental care
- Select appropriate anesthetic solutions for the patient and clinical procedure
- Comprehend the basic principles of giving the following injections: infiltration, ASA, MSA, PSA, IO, NP, AMSA, GP, IA, GG, VA, Long Buccal, and Incisive
- Identify and manage minor and major complications associated with local anesthesia
- Understand contraindications as they relate to local anesthesia
- Calculate proper anesthetic dose considering factors such as age, weight, and health status
Prevent And Prepare: Medical Emergencies In The Dental Office
Learning Objectives:
- List measures to prepare and prevent a medical emergency
- List the emergency supplies and drugs in the emergency kit and explain how they are used
- Discuss medical emergency protocols
- Recognize and properly manage the following medical emergencies: syncope, postural hypotension, seizures, respiratory distress (hyperventilation, respiratory arrest, asthma, COPD), angina, myocardial infractions, cardiac arrest, stroke, accidental overdose, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, ketoacidosis, insulin shock, shock
5 Shots For Anesthesia Success!
Learning Objectives:
- Identify anatomical structures related to the PSA, IO, AMSA, IA, and GG injections
- Understand delivery technique for the PSA, IO, AMSA, IA, and GG injections
- Identify reasons for anesthesia failure
- Calculate maximum recommended dose for anesthetics
Local Anesthetic Options For The Oral Health Clinician
Learning Objectives:
- Identify different non-injectable anesthetic options
- Identify which injections to select for the clinical procedure
- Employ atraumatic injection techniques
- Select appropriate anesthetic options for the patient and clinical procedure
Technique Basics of Local Anesthesia
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the three categories of injections
- Identify which anatomical features are anesthetized by the following injections: Supraperiosteal, PSA, IO, MSA, ASA, GP, AMSA, NP, VA, G-G, IA, INCISIVE
- Employ strategies for a successful injection
Head And Neck Anatomy: Back To The Basics
- Identify the location of major features of the head and neck including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics
- State the function of major features of the head and neck including skull, muscles, vasculature, nerves, glands, and lymphatics
- Apply basic anatomical knowledge to identify potential pathology
- Implement correct terminology for proper documentation
Removing The Roadblocks Of Understanding
Learning Objectives:
- Identify roadblocks to patients' understanding of their oral health status
- Employ strategies to aid in patient understanding of oral health concepts
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