Local Anesthesia: Myths and Truths Explained with Dr. Jason Goodchild (In-Person)

Despite being one of the most common procedures in dentistry, local anesthesia remains surrounded by persistent myths and outdated beliefs. This dynamic, evidence-based course dispels common misconceptions while providing practical, literature-supported updates every clinician should know. From buffering and warming local anesthetic solutions to enhance patient experience, to the latest on articaine safety, participants will explore what’s fact, fiction, or somewhere in between.

Using an entertaining, multimedia format that blends case examples, current research, and real-world clinical tips, this session will help dental professionals refine their understanding of anesthetic pharmacology, improve technique, and elevate patient comfort and safety. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a new graduate, this course will sharpen your local anesthesia knowledge and clinical confidence for today’s dental practice.

Lecture Outcomes / Agenda:
– Identify and challenge common myths and misconceptions associated with dental local anesthesia.
– Explain the pharmacologic principles and clinical evidence underlying current anesthetic agents, buffering systems, and delivery techniques.
– Apply literature-supported strategies to enhance local anesthesia success rates while minimizing patient discomfort and adverse effects.
– Integrate updated knowledge to make informed, safer, and more effective anesthetic choices in daily clinical practice.

Speaker: Dr. Jason H. Goodchild, DMD. Printed CE certificate provided at end of lecture. Refunds available up to two weeks prior to event.