526 Pediatric Medical Emergencies & Anesthesia: Prepared, Not Panicked

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, hosts Jessica Atkinson and David Torres sit down with Brittnee Thibault and Lindsay Richmond—two hygienists who graduated with no pediatric local anesthetic practice in school and went on to become confident clinicians providing local anesthesia for children. Brittnee and Lindsay share how they developed pediatric anesthesia skills after graduation, building confidence through preparation, mentorship, and real-world experience. They discuss behavior management, anesthesia techniques, and parent-provider communication—highlighting how being prepared allows clinicians to stay calm rather than panicked when treating pediatric patients. What We Cover Transitioning from no pediatric local anesthetic practice in school to confidently anesthetizing children Pediatric behavior management strategies that support successful anesthesia Practical anesthesia techniques and considerations for pediatric patients Managing children and their parents during appointments Parent-provider communication that builds trust and reduces anxiety Resources: Social Media Handles: @Lindsay.richmond16 LindsayRichmond.rdh@gmail.com @brittnee.thibault Brittneethibaultrdh@gmail.com

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526 Pediatric Medical Emergencies & Anesthesia: Prepared, Not Panicked is an episode from A Tale of Two Hygienists with Michelle and Andrew by Andrew Johnston.

This episode is 35:50 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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