Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by … [Read more...] about Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other? Tom Viola answers this fast fact! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com … [Read more...] about Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
There are lots of considerations for which anesthetic you should use and 3% plain is commonly used in dentistry. Mostly we think it should be used in cases of short acting, but then we have to consider that multiple cartridges could lead to toxicity... so when should we use it? Tom Viola explains in … [Read more...] about When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com Our partners on this episode Aquoral … [Read more...] about Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be … [Read more...] about Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Is Epinephrine Safe? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Patient safety is our first priority and so we would never want to do anything to put them in harms way. So when it comes to choosing to use epinephrine, how do we evaluate the pros and the cons? Listen to this episode with Tom Viola to find … [Read more...] about Is Epinephrine Safe? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
What is the deal with dental boards being so scared of dental hygienists giving local anesthesia? We brought on pharmacology expert, Tom Viola and dental board member, Misty Mattingly to discuss the risks and rewards for writing this into state legislation. In this episode, we discuss: … [Read more...] about 405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
