Clinicians should be well versed in the appropriate methodology, equipment, and drug selection when administering local anesthesia to children.

Computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery provides benefits to both patients and clinicians.

Clinicians should be aware of current Food and Drug Administration-approved recommendations when determining the appropriate dose for individual patients.

A brief update on important safety considerations when using local anesthesia.

The use of benzocaine in infants and children can raise the risk of methemoglobinemia—a dangerous and sometimes fatal condition.

While the rise in tooth decay among preschoolers has increased the use of general anesthesia during restorative care, the financial and societal costs are great.

Follow these strategies to improve the safety of administering local anesthetic injections.

Effective psychological pain and anxiety management techniques can help patients who are averse to needles and injections receive the dental treatment they need.

Reap the benefits of computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with noted expert Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, about overcoming obstacles in mandibular anesthesia.