Friday October 21, 2011 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Advanced Local Anaesthesia: A Review & What's New
Dr. David Isen
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 Co-sponsored by Septodont and the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society |
Course Outline
Over the past century, local anaesthetics and their delivery systems have evolved and improved significantly. Despite these advances however, our ability to obtain profound anaesthesia 100% of the time is elusive, especially in the mandible. These situations can create painful dental visits for our patients creating anxiety for not only them but for the operator as well. This can result in cancelled appointments or the need to rebook a session due to incomplete anaesthesia.
This seminar will explore the reasons and remedies for incomplete local anaesthesia. A discussion of the anatomical and pharmacological reasons for incomplete anaesthesia will be presented. Techniques beyond the standard inferior alveolar nerve block and standard needle and syringe infiltration will also be evaluated. The focus of this lecture will be on research, products and devices that have been introduced over the past 10 years. Some specific topics to be explored include, a local anaesthetic reversal agent, a new anaesthetic specifically for scaling, articaine; and new research related to vasoconstrictor use.
Biography
Dr. David Isen's dental clinic is an anaesthesia-based practice in Toronto focusing on patients with special needs and dental phobia. David is a past president of the Ontario Dental Society of Anaesthesiolgy and lectures for the University of Western Ontario’s CE program and the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry teaching a local anaesthesia elective to fourth year students. David has given presentations throughout North America and internationally. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, The International College of Dentists and The Pierre Fauchard Academy.
David is the author of numerous articles and peer reviews papers for two scientific journals. As well, he has acted as a consultant for a variety of dental and pharmaceutical companies. David, his wife and their three boys live in Toronto and lead busy lives revolving around family, sports and fun.