Editorial Review:

Offering comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, this practical "how to" manual explores and teaches methods that enhance good local anesthesia practices, while alerting readers to specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry today are emphasized, along with the most current advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques.

• Basic concepts for the safe and effective practice of local anesthesia in dentistry are emphasized.
• Recent advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques are presented.
• Clear instructions for administering local anesthetics are accompanied by high-quality photographs and drawings to enhance the reader's understanding.
• Numerous boxes and tables are presented throughout to provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages.
• In-depth discussions are provided on the anesthetic agents used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions.
• Dosage charts, injection techniques, information on duration of action, and contraindications for local anesthetics are included at the end of the book for quick reference.
• Step-by-step procedures and instructions for administering local anesthetics are provided.
• The proper care and handling of equipment are thoroughly covered, along with the problems that may be encountered.
• Information is provided on the requirements for pain control and local anesthesia within various dental specialties that require particular attention.
• Coverage includes electronic dental anesthesia and ultrasonics, as alternatives to the injection of drugs.

• A chapter on Legal Considerations mentions foreseeable complications related to the administration of local anesthetics and discusses the standard of care with regard to appropriate prevention and treatment.
• An all-new, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations and drawings.
• Comprehensive information is provided on Articaine, a highly debated local anesthetic recently approved by the FDA, that is gaining widespread use in the United States.
• Discussions of the armamentarium needed to succeed in local anesthesia delivery have been updated to reflect the latest available drugs and devices.
• Updated instructions for administering the various techniques of intraoral anesthesia are presented in consistent, step-by-step procedures.
• The New 2003 CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines are provided to keep readers up to date on the latest standards of practice.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

detailed and excellent book/dvd:

everything you could ever need to know in an easy to follow format, dvd actually is useful

Good textbook; but not easy to read:

This book is a decent text however it's not an easy read. I had to reread some parts to totally get the concept. It's not the worst textbook I have ever been assigned thought.

Great...:

Free shipping, got it on time, and way cheaper than what I paid at the school bookstore!

Handbook of Local Anesthesia by Stanley F. Malamed:

This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone learning to administer local anesthesia (dental fields)!! The author really knows his stuff!!

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