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 [email protected] @brittnee.thibault [email protected]