Adding mannitol increases the effectiveness of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block anesthesia, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress (Winter 2011, Vol. 58:4, pp.

The U.S. is facing ongoing shortages of several critical anesthesia medications, which could have potentially serious effects on patient care and safety, according to a

Following a third-molar extraction, pain alleviation is foremost in most patients’ minds. Is there one analgesic that works better than the rest? Two, actually, according

DrFirst has partnered with dental software company DentiMax to use electronic health records to e-prescribe controlled substances. By offering DrFirst’s Rcopia and EPCS Gold services

Milestone Scientific’s chief financial officer (CFO) Joseph D’Agostino will also take on the role of chief operating officer. D’Agostino has helped spearhead a new sales

A decline in international revenue had a negative impact on Milestone Scientific’s second-quarter financials. The company reported revenues of $2.5 million for the second quarter

A syringe modification, which promises reduced pain for dental injections, has won a major innovation award for its creators. The syringe cartridge works by reducing

Pierrel Research USA, a subsidiary of Pierrel SpA, will officially launch its new Orabloc articaine product in the U.S. at the California Dental Association (CDA)

The root cause of local anesthetic-related neurosensory disturbances (NSDs) in dentistry has been unclear. But now a group of Danish researchers say it is neurotoxicity

Milestone Scientific reported revenues of $9.75 million for 2010 (end-December 31, 2010), up 14% from $8.55 million in the previous year. Sales in the U.S.