Feel the Difference: Elevate Patient Comfort with Effective Anesthesia

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Learning Objectives:

• Describe pharmacologic agents and clinical strategies used to reduce injection discomfort, including buffered anesthetics, warming techniques, and topical pre-application.
• Identify appropriate indications and techniques for subgingivally applied topical anesthetics to enhance patient comfort during periodontal debridement procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to select and administer anesthetic techniques tailored to individual patient needs, with an emphasis on reducing anxiety and enhancing comfort during dental hygiene care.

Author Qualifications:

Lory Laughter is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at University of the Pacific., Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She has presented continuing education and scientific sessions nationally and internationally since 2007. Lory has authored several peer-reviewed articles for professional and education journals. She is a co-author of Newman and Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist. In 2022 Lory became a Fellow of the ADEA Leadership Institute. Lory is a California Dental Hygienists’ Association Past President.