Beyond the Block: Improving Anaesthetic Success Rates
Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm AEST
CPD: 1 CPD
FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Presented by: Dr. Greg Mahoney
Greg graduated from the University of Queensland in 1978. In 1980, he opened his private practice in Manly Queensland which he has continued to this day. In 1997, he completed his Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (USyd) in conscious sedation with the ASDA prize for the highest pass. In 2001, he completed his Masters of Science in Dentistry (USyd) and 2010 his PhD in Oral Public Health (UQ). 2011 saw Greg awarded fellowships with the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Greg lectures nationally and internationally on nitrous oxide sedation, local anaesthetic and medical emergencies.
Session Overview
Achieving profound and predictable local anaesthesia can sometimes be one of the most challenging aspects of clinical dentistry. This practical webinar will explore common causes of anaesthetic failure and provide clinicians with simple, evidence-based strategies to improve success rates in everyday practice.
Through practical discussion and clinical insights, participants will review anatomical considerations, injection techniques, difficult-to-numb cases, and approaches for improving patient comfort and treatment efficiency. The session will also discuss troubleshooting strategies and practical modifications that can help clinicians achieve more reliable outcomes across a range of procedures.
Designed for general dental practitioners, this webinar aims to provide practical solutions that can be immediately implemented in daily clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand common causes of anaesthetic failure
- Improve local anaesthetic predictability in practice
- Discuss practical solutions for difficult-to-numb cases
- Improve patient comfort and clinical efficiency
- Apply troubleshooting techniques in everyday dentistry