Background Swimming is known worldwide as one of the healthiest, low-impact forms of
exercise that promotes a strong body, heart, and mind. However, several studies have …

Purpose: The posterior superior alveolar (PSA) block is one of many techniques used to
provide profound anesthesia for invasive dental procedures. This technique has a long history, …

Background: The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate perceptions of local
anesthesia learners and to identify practices that would aid in increasing and improving clinical …

INTRODUCTION reviewed medical documents, interviews, and attestations that the American
Dental Association officially proclaimed Dr. Wells the discoverer or “father of anesthesia.” 2…

An important component of the local anesthesia armamentarium is topical anesthetic. Topical
implies that the anesthetic will be applied to a body surface such as the skin or mucous …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the oral health of a population in rural N icaragua.
Methods A total of 241 individuals were recruited from areas around S an B las and S anta A …

Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to assess whether practicing with a cotton-tipped
applicator as compared to a new training device had an effect on the anxiety levels of …

… First of all, I am very grateful to my parents, Lety Aboytes and Santos Rodriguez, and my
sister, Ana Sofìa Rodríguez, who always supported me in this endeavour from very far away in …

Back and better than ever, Darby and Walsh’s Dental Hygiene: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition
offers everything you need to succeed in your coursework, at certification, and in clinical …

In order to learn more about the presence of bovine anaplasmosis in northern Veracruz sate,
Mexico, paired blood and serum samples from 368 cattle were subjected to polymerase …