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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

… Diana Aboytes, RDH, MS … D., and Diana Aboytes RDH, MS I would finally like to
acknowledge my second analyst and wonderful husband and support, Charles Pizanis, MD …

… Diana Aboytes, thank you for reviewing and editing my thesis, for your feedback and
kindness. Cynthia Guillian, thank you for your direction and reassurance through this adventure! …

… First, I would like to sincerely thank the contributors of this book, Diana Aboytes, Margaret
Fehrenbach, Constantine Logothetis, and Christine Nathe, for their hard work, perseverance, …