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Reference Articles

Local Anesthesia
Becker D, Reed K. Essentials of Local Anesthetic Pharmacology. Anes Prog. 2006;53:98-109.

Nitrous Oxide
Becker D, Rosenberg M. Nitrous Oxide and the Inhalation Anesthetics. Anes Prog. 2008; 55:124-131.

Oral Sedation
Donaldson M, et al. Oral Sedation: A Primer on Anxiolysis for the Adult Patient.†Anes Prog. 2007;54:118-129.

Pain Management
Pain Management: Part 1: Managing Acute and Postoperative Dental Pain
Daniel E. Becker, DDS Anesth Prog 57:67-79 2010

Pain Management Part II: Pharmacologic Management of Chronic Orofacial Pain
Steven Ganzberg, DMD, MS Anesth Prog 57:114-119 2010

Pharmacology (General)
Becker D. Drug Therapy in Dental Practice: General Principles Part 1 Pharmacokinetic Considerations. Anes Prog. 2006; 53: 140-146.

Becker D. Drug Therapy in Dental Practice: General Considerations Part 2 Pharmacodynamic Considerations. Anes Prog. 2007; 54:19-24.

Pharmacology (Cardiovascular Drugs)
Becker D. Cardiovascular Drugs: Implications for Dental Practice Part 1 Cardiotonics, Diuretics, and Vasodilators. Anes Prog. 2007; 54: 178-186.

Becker D. Cardiovascular Drugs: Implications for Dental Practice Part 2 Antihyperlipidemics and Antithrombotics. Anes Prog. 2008; 55: 49-56.

Pharmacology (Drug Interactions)
Adverse Drug Interactions Daniel E. Becker, DDS Anesth Prog 58:31-41 2011

Pharmacology (Psychotropic Drugs)
Becker D. Psychotropic Drugs: Implications for Dental Practice. Anes Prog. 2008; 55: 89-99.

Preoperative Medical Evaluation
Becker D., Preoperative Medical Evaluation: Part 1: General Principles and Cardiovascular Considerations

Becker D., Preoperative Medical Evaluation: Part 2: General Principles and Cardiovascular Considerations

Medical Emergencies
Recognition and Management of Complications During Moderate and Deep Sedation Part 1: Respiratory Considerations - Daniel E. Becker, DDS* and Daniel A. Haas, DDS, PhD, FRCD(C)

Recognition and Management of Complications During Moderate and Deep Sedation. Part 2: Cardiovascular Considerations - Daniel E. Becker, DDS* and Daniel A. Haas, DDS, PhD, FRCD(C)

Monitoring
Becker D, Casabiance A. Respiratory Monitoring: Physiological and Technical Considerations. Anes Prog. 2009; 56: 14-21.

Casabianca A, Becker D. Cardiovascular Monitoring: Physiological and Technical Considerations. Anes Prog. 56; 2009: 53-60.

Becker D. Fundamentals of Electrocardiography Interpretation. Anes Prog. 2006; 53: 53-64.

Nausea
Nausea, Vomiting, and Hiccups: A Review of Mechanisms and Treatment
Daniel E. Becker, DDS Anesth Prog 57:150-157 2010

Thermoregulation
Diaz, M, Becker D, Thermoregulation: Physiological and Clinical Considerations during Sedation and General Anesthesia Anesth Prog 57:25-33 2010