A San Diego man who went into cardiac arrest during routine third-molar extractions was given a combination of anesthetics that might have led to his

Patient fear of the needle is a regular obstacle for dental professionals. Now St. Renatus, a Colorado start-up, is navigating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Stroke patients do not need to discontinue taking blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin prior to undergoing dental procedures, according to a new guideline

Giving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for noncardiac surgery doesn’t increase the rate of complications and death, and might even decrease the risk

Abuse of propofol is a “rapidly progressive form of substance dependence” that is being more commonly seen among healthcare professionals, according to a study to

Combining mannitol with lidocaine significantly increases the effectiveness of an inferior alveolar nerve block, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress (Spring 2013, Vol.

Are redheaded women really more likely to have an inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block fail than others? Or is this a modern medical myth regarding

Milestone Scientific’s financial results for the third quarter of 2012 (end-September 30) revealed significant increases in domestic instrument and handpiece sales by 60.8% and 53.4%,

Aseptico has been named exclusive distributor of Milestone Scientific’s Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) system. The companies also announced a joint marketing initiative targeting dental publications

Could rousing sedated patients one day be as easy as shining a light in their eyes? German researchers have found a way to add a

The CBS medical talk show “The Doctors” will feature the DentalVibe oral injection system on November 9. The segment will feature an on-air oral injection