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The management of fear and anxiety has
been a integral part of the practice of dentistry for many years. The first
demonstration of anaesthesia was in 1844 by Dr. Horace Wells, a dentist who under went a
dental extraction performed by an associate, using nitrous oxide for pain control.
Soon afterward, Dr. William T. G. Morton, a dentist, used ether vapor when performing a
surgical extraction on a patient. These were the first of many members of the dental
profession who pioneered the research and development of anesthetic techniques for the
management of pain and anxiety. Today a vast array of equipment and medication are
available to safely and comfortably deal with patient apprehension during dental
treatment.
Types of Anaesthesia |
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