Professor Emeritus Kathy Bassett shares unique insights into successful local anesthesia, informed by the perspectives of both patients and clinicians. She translates current research in pharmacology, anatomy, and pain management into practical techniques clinicians can use immediately. Her expertise is grounded in more than 45 years of experience in general and specialty dental settings as an expanded-functions dental hygienist, as well as her academic roles as Professor Emeritus of Dental Hygiene at Pierce College and Affiliate Professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. She is a co-author of Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals and numerous articles and textbook chapters. Kathy has presented hundreds of continuing education courses for dental hygienists and dentists locally, nationally, and internationally. As a lifelong learner, Kathy holds advanced training certificates in orofacial myofunctional therapy, dental sleep medicine for dental hygienists, and the Buteyko breathing method.