Medical History Mysteries: That’s a burn! A chat about topical anesthetics

Jan. 28, 2021
Welcome to the Medical History Mysteries video series with Drs. Tom Viola and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz. They’ll cover complete details involving the beginning of the dental appointment—medical conditions, medications, oral-systemic health, and more.

Drs. Tom Viola and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz introduce a new video series called Medical History Mysteries in which they discuss all of the details pertaining to the beginning of the patient appointment. They will investigate medical conditions, medications, oral-systemic health, medical history, and more to prepare you for your patients’ visits.

In this video, the subject is topical anesthetics. Which are the best ones, what are the best ways to use them, and what considerations should you keep in mind? Watch the video at this link.

Editor’s note: This video first appeared in Through the Loupes newsletter, a publication of the Endeavor Business Media Dental Group. Read more articles at this link and subscribe here.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial codirector of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].