Pain Control in Dentistry: Strategies for Success

We welcome you to join Dr. David Isen for an online session on learning about the evolution of local anesthetics in dentistry.

Seminar Topic: Pain Control in Dentistry: Strategies for Success

Speaker: Dr. David Isen

Course Description:

The importance of pain control for dental procedures cannot be overstated.  This webinar will begin with an overview of the evolution of local anesthetics in dentistry and then participants will learn about the different local anesthetics available in North America with special emphasis on lidocaine and articaine.  How to select an anesthetic according to important properties like onset of action, duration and specific patient needs will be reviewed.

Strategies for minimizing injection pain, including pre-procedural techniques and safety considerations will be discussed.  Finally, a look into future trends in dental anesthesia, highlighting emerging technologies and innovations will be mentioned.  

Audience: Dentists

Key Learning Objectives

After this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe the unique properties of articaine and how it differs from other local anesthetics
• Recognize the specific techniques for using articaine in dental procedures, leveraging it’s unique properties to enhance patient care
• Comprehend the maximum dosages limits for articaine and the vasoconstrictor within the solution, along with potential toxicity concerns
• Identify and manage interactions between articaine and other medications that patients may be taking, ensuring safe and effective use of the anesthetic

Cancellation Policy (subject to change)

Registrants may cancel before 10 am EST, 7 calendar days prior to the course to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after the cancellation deadline, please contact info@dcinstitute.ca to cancel.

Clinical training provided by guest speakers reflects their own view and not necessarily those of DC Institute.

Space is limited and registration is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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