Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, about the differences between general and local anesthesia.

The anesthesia expert, Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, talks about what you need to know when providing local anesthesia to your patients.

Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, provides an inside look at the evolution of anesthesia in dentistry and dental hygiene.

In this second installment of a continuing series on anesthesia, Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, discusses the importance of vasoconstrictors in your anesthesia arsenal.

Strategies for treating patients with anxiety disorders.

In the first installment of a continuing series on anesthesia, Stanley F. Malamed, DDS, shares his expertise on using amide local anesthetic agents.

John A. Yagiela, DDS, PhD, shares his expertise on the use of topical anesthetics.

Providing effective anesthesia is dependent on understanding the drug, the dosage, and the patient in conjunction with clinical skill.

Topical anesthesia is an important part of pain management and new uses offer more options for dental hygienists.

The AMSA injection can provide anesthesia with fewer injections and less pain.