Dental anesthesia procedure — Master Class Webinars

Why Can’t I Get This Patient Numb? — January 15, 2027

By J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd On Nov 1, 2026

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Why Can’t I Get This Patient Numb?

Session dateFriday, January 15, 2027

Start time7:00 AM Pacific (PST)

Continuing education2 CE credits

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Individual registration is $29. This webinar is included with an eligible annual Study Club membership. Members must register for the session they wish to attend.

Course Overview

Why Can’t I Get This Patient Numb? One of the most relatable clinical frustrations for both dentists and hygienists. Why mandibular anesthesia sometimes fails, particularly with symptomatic or inflamed teeth. Troubleshooting incomplete anesthesia and deciding when to change techniques. Alternative approaches to conventional inferior alveolar nerve blocks. How anatomy, injection placement, and individual patient factors influence success.

Format: Prerecorded presentation followed by live Q&A.
AGD subject code: 340

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J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd

J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd, is a full-time associate professor at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. With 35 years of experience in the dental field, he has spent the last 20 years primarily teaching dental hygiene students in the areas of anatomy, pathology, and local anesthesia. Shane is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, the American Dental Education Association, and a member of the National HPV Roundtable.

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11/1/26 - 12/31/30
Provider ID# 317924

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Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.

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Belmont Business Media is an ADA CERP-recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ada.org/cerp. Belmont Business Media Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for AGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026. Provider ID# 317924

Belmont Business Media is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHBBM (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.