Beyond the Block: Innovative Trends in Local Anesthesia (Online, 27 October 2026)
About this event
This webinar explores the rapidly evolving field of local anesthesia in dentistry, moving well beyond traditional pain management approaches to examine contemporary innovations shaping clinical practice. The program is designed for dentists and dental hygienists seeking to expand their knowledge of emerging techniques, technologies, and evidence-based strategies that enhance patient comfort and treatment outcomes.
Participants will investigate advances in anesthetic formulations and delivery systems, including novel injectable agents recently entering the dental market. The course examines buffering strategies that improve anesthetic efficacy and discusses natural ingredients and non-pharmacologic approaches for managing both intraoperative and postoperative discomfort. A significant portion of the program focuses on emerging pain-control modalities, including novel "dental pain eraser" technologies and evolving applications of botulinum toxin for managing masseter pain, clenching, and related conditions.
The curriculum integrates the full patient pain experience, spanning from injection technique through recovery and beyond. Instructor Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, an award-winning clinical dental hygienist, educator, and international speaker, delivers content grounded in current research and practical clinical application. Her teaching approach emphasizes empowering dental professionals to elevate their practice through evidence-based innovation.
Learning outcomes include exploring emerging trends in local anesthesia with focus on novel agents and delivery techniques, evaluating innovative pain management approaches that incorporate contemporary technologies and natural ingredients, and identifying strategies to integrate contemporary pain-management protocols into clinical practice to improve patient comfort, anesthetic predictability, and overall treatment experience.
The program provides one hour of self-study continuing education credit and is accredited through the Academy of General Dentistry. This webinar is made possible through support from Septodont, a leader in anesthetic solutions for dentistry.
Additional Information
1 Self-Study CE Credit through AGD PACE. Dental Learning LLC is an approved AGD PACE Provider and California State Dental Board Provider of dental continuing education. Lecturers are required to deliver content without commercial bias and substantiate claims with research-supported data.
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Why Attend
This webinar offers dental professionals a comprehensive overview of innovations that extend well beyond foundational anesthesia knowledge taught in traditional dental education. Participants gain exposure to emerging injectable agents, buffering strategies, and delivery techniques that can immediately improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
The program uniquely addresses both intraoperative and postoperative pain management, incorporating natural ingredients and novel technologies not typically covered in standard curricula. Instructor Katrina Sanders-Stewart brings real-world clinical experience as a practicing dental hygienist alongside her recognition as an award-winning educator, ensuring content reflects current chairside applications.
The one hour of AGD-accredited CE credit satisfies professional development requirements while equipping attendees with concrete strategies to enhance treatment predictability, reduce patient anxiety, and differentiate their practice through advanced pain management protocols.