The administration of local anesthesia as a delegated dental hygiene duty was established in Washington state in 1971. In the 50 years since this precedent, all but four states have adopted this ...

‌Local anesthesia numbs a part of your body so that your doctor can stitch up a wound or take a biopsy without you feeling any pain. Unlike general anesthesia, where you are put to sleep during a ...

Anesthesia is a type of medication that prevents people from feeling pain during or following surgery. There are four main categories of anesthesia: local, regional, general, and sedation. Share on ...

In an online survey, dental hygienists from 26 countries shared their thoughts on their scope of practice. Researchers summarized their competencies and legal position regarding local anesthesia and ...

It's been 10 years since Donita Burchill began her career as a dental hygienist. In those years, the Casselton, N.D., woman has worked at dental clinics in four different states. Until a few months ...