Maybe I didn't clarify myself on one point--he is NOT using an IV needle in the mouth! I am referring to the syringe needle (28 or 30 gauge) for the local anesthetic. But a needle
I agree with the alternate flora concept. That was actually my first thought and the main basis for my speaking up. Yes, it's the same patient. But a totally different part of the body and a new...
I work for a dentist (The Dr. and I are married) that is licensed for and does IV sedations. With IV cases, the patient is given a small bleb of local at the anticipated IV site to ease discomfort of...