Painless injections are critical in providing a comfortable patient experience in dentistry. Local anesthesia and corresponding pain management are critical to a variety of dental procedures, and today’s clinician must be knowledgeable in all aspects of anesthetics, ranging from drug administration to delivery devices and proper techniques.
Join Marion Manski, a registered dental hygienist, educator and renowned expert on local anesthetics, for a refresher course on injectable and topical anesthetics.
Ms. Manski will review basic pharmacology, medical concerns with local anesthesia administration and an overview of drugs utilized, as well as:
- How to identify the properties of an ideal anesthetic
- The latest research related to pain experienced with injections, including the duration of pain
- The importance of a patient’s medical history when identifying appropriate anesthetics for the patient
- Understanding the benefits and contraindications of vasoconstrictors
