A Regulatory Look At Nitrous Oxide Delivery
By Diana B. Aboytes, RDH, MS Fear and anxiety remain prevalent among dental patients. These feelings are not only associated with specific dental procedures, but studies…
Category: Anesthesia
Providing Conscious Sedation
Nitrous Oxide delivery is an important facet of pain management during dental procedures.
Topical Anesthetics for Dental Hygiene Procedures
Alternative pain control modalities offer soft tissue anesthesia, providing clinicians with additional options.
Managing Pain
Many options are available when choosing the most appropriate injectable local anesthetic for dental patients.
Considering the Two-Stage Injection Technique
By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS One of the most important aspects of treating oral diseases is to ensure patients are free from pain during…
Maximize the Benefits of Computer-Controlled Local Anesthesia Delivery
By Kathy Bassett, RDH, MEd, Art DiMarco, DMD The introduction of computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery (CCLAD) has simplified pain management in the dental setting. Ensuring patient…
Alternative Injection Techniques
By Kathryn Bell, RDH, EPDH, MS, Gail Aamodt, RDH, EPDH, MS Local anesthesia is an area of clinical practice that should be continually evaluated to ensure…
Sedation of the Pediatric Patient
By Cara J. Riley, DMD, MS Some patients, particularly children, may require sedation in order to undergo dental treatment.1 The goals of sedation include patient comfort…
The Search for Consensus
By Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS, Kathy Bassett, RDH, MEd The roles of dental hygienists continue to expand and comprise clinicians, educators, patient managers, and community…