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Local Anesthesia Part 1: Introduction & The Drugs

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This program reviews the development of local anesthetics and the drug formulations that are currently available in dentistry. The effect of fear & anxiety on local anesthetic effectiveness is discussed along with an introduction to sedation — a very important ally in the quest for effective pain control. (1 CE Credit)


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