Dental Podcast Episodes
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Guest: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 6/1/26 |
In this episode, we go back to the fundamentals. We explore why the inferior alveolar nerve block fails so often, what’s really happening anatomically when patients aren’t getting numb, and how a deeper understanding of these patterns can help clinicians improve both consistency and patient comfort in everyday practice. We’ll also take a closer look at anesthetic selection—specifically the advantages of articaine over lidocaine—and discuss the clinical situations where articaine can make a meaningful difference, and why many clinicians consider it an essential part of their anesthetic armamentarium. Joining us today is Dr. David Isen. He practices in Toronto, Canada, where his anesthesia-based practice focuses on patients who require all levels of sedation, general anesthesia, and advanced local anesthetic techniques—often individuals with special medical needs, dental phobia, or unique challenges with anesthesia.
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Guest: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 2/17/25 |
In this episode we'll discuss the evolution of pain control in dentistry. Learning about the history of pain control gives us a better perspective on what we're doing today to make our patients comfortable in our operatory. We will delve into modern day local anesthetics and the use of mild to moderate sedation in the dental setting. We will also look at what's coming down the road in the area of dental local anesthesia. Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who maintains a private practice in Toronto Canada, running a sleep - for - dentistry clinic. Dr. Isen has presented almost 500 lectures across North America and around the world on topics related to local anesthesia and medical emergencies. He has acted as a consultant for dental companies regarding product development and has peer-reviewed papers for dental journals.
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Guest: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/26/24 |
How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can be associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors? What can we do to minimize the risk and manage the emergency situation? Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a dental clinic in Toronto, Canada, Sleep For Dentistry. He has given over 400 presentations around the world on topics related to the management of medical emergencies in healthcare settings, local anesthesia for dentistry and the use of sedation in dentistry.
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Guest: Dr. David Isen
CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 10/13/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be focusing on new techniques and research in local anesthesia and how articaine can help you get your patients comfortably numb faster and more efficiently. Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a private practice in Toronto called Sleep For Dentistry, which treats patients with anesthetic and medical challenges. Dr. Isen is a published author and past consultant for dental and pharmaceutical companies.




















