Table of Contents

Part I: Drugs
1.  Neurophysiology
2.  Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics
3.  Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors
4.  Clinical Action of Specific Agents

Part II: The Armamentarium
5.  The Syringe
6.  The Needle
7.  The Cartridge
8.  Additional Armamentarium
9.  Preparation of the Armamentarium

Part III: Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry
10.  Physical and Psychological Evaluation
11.  Basic Injection Technique
12.  Anatomical Considerations
13.  Techniques of Maxillary Anesthesia
14.  Techniques of Mandibular Anesthesia
15.  Supplemental Injection Techniques
16.  Local Anesthetic Considerations in Dental Specialties

Part IV: Complications, Legal Considerations, Questions, and The Future
17.  Local Complications
18.  Systemic Complications
19. Problems in Achieving Pain Control
20. Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia
21. Future Trends in Pain Control
22. Frequently Asked Questions
23. Legal Considerations

About the Author

Dr. Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist, graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry in 1969. He completed his residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in the Bronx, New York before serving for 2 years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He is now an Emeritus Professor of Dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry U.S.C. in Los Angeles where he joined the staff in 1973 and retired from full-time teaching in 2013. Dr. Malamed has authored more than 160 scientific papers, 17 chapters in various medical and dental journals and textbooks and has authored 3 textbooks and 2 interactive DVDs in the areas of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local and general anesthesia and sedation.