Pain Control for Pediatric Patients

By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS

The ability to provide safe and effective local anesthesia is one of the most important skills required of dental practitioners.¹ In order to achieve this skill set, oral health ­professionals must be aware of differences in patient populations that may alter the methodology, equipment, and selection of agents necessary for effective pain control. While there are more similarities than differences with adult vs pediatric local anesthesia administration, this article will focus on some specific concerns that can occur with pediatric local anesthesia delivery.

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