What do you use for...local anesthesia?

Many dentists tend to stick to the method for anesthesia they learned in dental school. Dr. Glazer is here to discuss "ouchless injections" and other techniques and products you can use to improve patient experience.
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March 30, 2021

Welcome to our weekly installment of “What do you use for ...” videos.

Most patients dread the discomfort of the injection associated with administering a local anesthetic at their dental appointment. Most dentists are still using the same methods they learned in dental school. Dr. Glazer has mastered the art of the "ouchless injection" and is here to discuss his technique and product recommendations.

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

About the Author

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

Pamela Maragliano, DMD

Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano 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 owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD

Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD

Howard Glazer, DDS, FAGD, is a columnist for Dental Economics. He is a key opinion leader in dental products and maintains a general practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dr. Glazer is a fellow and past president of the Academy of General Dentistry. He lectures frequently on the subjects of dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry, and patient management.

Updated May 19, 2020

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