The Anatomy of Local Anesthesia: Where Should I Put It? Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 3/3/26 Expiration Date: 3/3/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

The anatomy of the maxilla and the mandible can affect the efficacy of local anesthetics and their ease of delivery. As well, variations in nerve distribution of both the maxillary and mandibular nerves can make local anesthetic success unpredictable and ineffective. This CE webinar will discuss both nerve and bone anatomy and how they can change the efficacy and ease of delivery of a local anesthetic. A review of the maxillary nerve, the mandibular nerve, the mandible and the maxilla will be discussed. Various injection techniques and local anesthetic products will be reviewed considering this nerve and bone anatomy.

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The History of Pain Control in Dentistry Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 2/7/25 Expiration Date: 2/7/28 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

For thousands of years, humans have attempted various ways to decrease pain. This CE webinar will discuss the history of pain control in dentistry. Using what the land provided, (tree resins by Babylonians 4000 years ago) to the use of inhalational gases in the 18th century, all the way to today’s current amide local anesthetics, will be presented. Also, the most modern and latest devices and anesthetics available, will be discussed.

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Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 5/27/24 Expiration Date: 5/27/27 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Local anesthetics are very safe drugs. However, they do sometimes, rarely, exhibit side effects. Practitioners inject thousands of dental cartridges every year and usually do not think about those potential issues. When they occur, we may be unprepared and unaware of what to do. This CE webinar will discuss the side effects and potential emergency situations that are associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors. As well, ways to mitigate these situations will be presented. Specifically, local anesthetic allergy, toxicity and cardiovascular emergencies will be explored.

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Local Anesthesia: New Devices, Drugs, Research, and Techniques Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 11/16/21 Expiration Date: 11/16/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

Like all aspects of medicine, the discipline of local anesthesia is ever evolving. Knowledge of this, allows the practitioner to use a local anesthetic in the safest, most efficient, and effective way. This CE webinar will discuss products, drugs and techniques more recently introduced into dentistry. As well, current research in this field will be presented.

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The Anatomy of Local Anesthetic Injections Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 9/10/19 Expiration Date: 9/10/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss both nerve and bone anatomy and how they can change the efficacy and ease of delivery of a local anesthetic. A review of the maxillary nerve, the mandibular nerve, the mandible and the maxilla will be discussed. Certain injection techniques and local anesthetic products will be reviewed in light of this nerve and bone anatomy.

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Local Anesthetic Related Emergencies In The Dental Office Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 11/15/17 Expiration Date: 11/15/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will focus on emergencies in the dental office that are related to the administration of local anesthetics.

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Epinephrine in Dentistry: Clinical and Safety Considerations Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 11/17/16 Expiration Date: 11/17/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the role that epinephrine plays in dentistry. Briefly, we will discuss how and why epinephrine should be stocked in dental offices to help manage certain medical emergencies. This webinar will also discuss why epinephrine is added to local anesthetic solutions and what the clinical advantages and disadvantages are when using epinephrine-containing solutions. Finally, we will discuss the maximum doses of epinephrine for healthy and cardiovascular compromised patients as well as drug interactions that clinicians should be aware of.

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What’s New In Local Anesthesia Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 3/8/16 Expiration Date: 3/8/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will discuss what is new in the field of local anesthesia. The latest research, new delivery systems and new local anesthetic drugs will be discussed. Upon completion of this CE webinar, the listener will be able to understand what the state-of-the-art is with local anesthesia for dentistry and be able to incorporate these tools, drugs and the latest science into their practice.

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Mandibular Blocks: Reasons For Failure and Methods For Success Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A. Release Date: 6/26/14 Expiration Date: 6/26/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the reasons and solutions for incomplete local anaesthesia. Some of the topics to be reviewed include the Gow-Gates Block; articaine; intraosseous and PDL injections.

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Local Anesthesia: Reasons for Failure and Remedies for Success Presenter: Dr. David Isen CE Supporter: Septodont Release Date: 11/8/11 Expiration Date: 11/8/29 CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study) View Full Description »

This CE webinar will explore the reasons for incomplete local anesthesia. A discussion regarding anatomy, pharmacology and patient factors and to how they relate to deficient anesthesia will be presented. Methods to achieve as close to 100% success as possible will be highlighted.

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Episode 773: Why Inferior Alveolar Nerve Blocks Fail: Common Causes and Clinical Fixes View All Episodes from: Pierrel Pharma Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pierrel S.p.A. CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. David Isen Release Date: 6/1/26

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Episode 642: Pain Control: Past, Present and Future View All Episodes from: Pierrel Pharma Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pierrel S.p.A. CE Credits: 0.5 Presenter: Dr. David Isen Release Date: 2/17/25

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Episode 595: Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies View All Episodes from: Pierrel Pharma Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pierrel S.p.A. CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. David Isen Release Date: 8/26/24

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Episode 336: Articaine: A Fascinating Local Anesthetic View All Episodes from: Pierrel Pharma Dental Podcast Series

Series: Pierrel S.p.A. CE Credits: 0.25 Presenter: Dr. David Isen Release Date: 10/13/21

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Mild, Moderate Sedation Sponsor: Viva Learning Presenter: Dr. David Isen Released: 4/30/26 Play Clinical Tip

Dr. David Isen discusses what he uses as sedation for patients, mild to moderate.

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