What's the maximum recommended dose for lidocaine or mepivacaine during dental procedures? The answer remains unclear as guidelines published by dental organizations differ from those of manufacturers ...

The advancement of dental local anaesthesia techniques has significantly improved pain management and patient comfort in clinical practice. Innovations such as needle‐free injections, ...

There are very few people who would consider having dental treatment without anesthesia. Preventive services and routine teeth cleanings aside, one of the top reasons why people avoid dental care is ...

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2010 — Modern dentistry has eliminated much of the "ouch!" from getting a shot of local anesthetic. Now a new discovery may replace the needle used to give local anesthetic in the ...

Here’s what you need to know: 1. Kovanaze was approved by the FDA in June 2016. 2. Unlike standard dental anesthetic, which is administered through needle injection, Kovanaze is administered through a ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A big, scary needle is not a welcome sight at the dentist's office, and it can cause a lot of stress at later visits. "The metal syringe does cause them a little bit of anxiety," ...