Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using … [Read more...] about Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
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!
Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola!
Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these … [Read more...] about Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola!
Compounding Companies and Anesthetics, What Do We Need To Know? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Compounding pharmacies are gaining popularity throughout dentistry and healthcare. There are lowered costs, customized medications, and local ties. But should we be trusting them? Tom Viola comes back to the show to tell us a few things we need to keep in mind! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola … [Read more...] about Compounding Companies and Anesthetics, What Do We Need To Know? Ask The Expert 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
Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia? Tom Viola chimes in with his opinion! Be sure to … [Read more...] about Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
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!
