RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Lederman, Lynne T1 Advanced Block Techniques and New Anesthetics Can Improve Dental Practice JF MD Conference Express YR 2014 FD SAGE Publications VO 14 IS 38 SP 17 OP 18 DO 10.1177/155989771438007 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/38/17.abstract AB It is important for dentists to enhance their techniques for nerve blocks and understand recent developments in dental anesthetics to retain patients, improve pain control and patient satisfaction, and minimize treatment complications and chair time. This article reviews local anesthesia techniques and pharmacology.