When 58% of patients say the injection is the worst part of the dental experience, it's time someone did something about it, and that's exactly what is happening right now in our industry. This year ...

Pulp cells are essential for tooth development, and dentin repair and regeneration. In addition these cells have been identified as an important stem cell source. Local anesthetics are widely used in ...

Around 10 to 30 percent of people have anxiety and concerns about pain with dental procedures. Anxiety can delay getting treatment and that can make the problem worse. Anesthetics have been around for ...

SAN ANTONIO - The best uses of established local dental anesthetics, as well as the future use of nasal spray and long-acting anesthetics, were the focus of an opening-day session at the ADA 2014 ...

A surge in dental infections, cavities, and periodontitis—coupled with a rapidly aging population—is fueling unprecedented demand for local anesthetics in dental procedures. The World Health ...

Local anesthesia refers to using a drug called an anesthetic to temporarily numb a small area of your body. Your doctor might use a local anesthetic before doing a minor procedure, such as a skin ...