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Why Can’t I Get This Patient Numb? — February 11, 2027

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Why Can’t I Get This Patient Numb?

Session dateThursday, February 11, 2027
Start time5:00 PM Pacific (PST)
Continuing education2 CE credits

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Why Can't I Get This Patient Numb? One of the most relatable clinical frustrations for both dentists and hygienists. Why mandibular anesthesia sometimes fails, particularly with symptomatic or inflamed teeth. Troubleshooting incomplete anesthesia and deciding when to change techniques. Alternative approaches to conventional inferior alveolar nerve blocks. How anatomy, injection placement, and individual patient factors influence success.

Format: Prerecorded presentation followed by live Q&A.
AGD subject code: 340

J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd

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J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd

J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd, is a full-time associate professor at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. With 35 years of experience in the dental field, he has spent the last 20 years primarily teaching dental hygiene students in the areas of anatomy, pathology, and local anesthesia. Shane is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, the American Dental Education Association, and a member of the National HPV Roundtable.

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Belmont Business Media is an ADA CERP-recognized provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ada.org/cerp. Belmont Business Media Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 11/1/26 - 12/31/30. Provider ID 317924
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