Local anesthesia is most often administered in the hygienist's chair when treating active periodontal disease. Every dental professional is aware of the prevalence of gum disease. We treat it daily and treat it well. But properly charting it seems to still be throwing many of us for a loop. ...

North Carolina became the 46th state to certify hygienists to administer local anesthesia. In the US, hygienists administering local anesthesia is the norm not the exception. But it is new to us, and warrants discussion of best practices.   However, is dental hygiene...