254 - Use and Comfortability with Single Tooth Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract: Purpose: The objectives of this study are 1) to assess how often newer trainees, academics, and experienced pediatric dentists use STA; 2) to assess how comfortable newer trainees, academics, and experienced pediatric dentists are with using STA; and 3) to understand if those with more training and comfortability with STA have higher success in treatments requiring local anesthesia as compared to traditional anesthetic techniques. Methods: This cross-sectional, prospective study consists of a 12 item online survey hosted by SurveyMonkey. It was emailed via the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) listserv to those affiliated with pediatric dentistry. Chi square and logistic regression analysis will be performed. Results: Pending. Conclusions: Pending.