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 ...

The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, several laws will begin to go into effect, or they'll expand, in the state of ...

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 ...

Greater roles for hygienists at issue 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 ...

‌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 ...

Around 10 to 30 percent of people have anxiety and concerns about pain with dental procedures. Anxiety can delay getting treatment and that can make the problem worse. Anesthetics have been around for ...