“For routine restorative needs, I haven't given a block in 2 months, what a pleasure! This has applied to crowns, root canals and routine restorative dentistry”

“C-CLAD causes less pain on injection, why wouldn’t you use it? It’s just that simple.”

“With STA I get very good blocks with good onset, or better than I ever did with the syringe.”

“…minimizing disruptive behavior [caused by stress and fear] in the pediatric patient” is a major benefit because “they don’t even know they’re getting an injection.”

“With STA, what you are going to get is quick profound anesthesia on the mandible. It lets me go straight to work without waiting 10 or 15 minutes, to see if I got profound anesthesia.”

“The advantage of the STA as a pediatric dentist that treats children and disabled adults is that the patient receives local anesthesia quickly, painlessly, and I don't have to worry about the patient going home and biting their lip or tongue due to the numb feeling.”

“I absolutely love the STA device from Milestone. It shortens my treatment time allowing me to see more patients and increase productivity for each patient. Best of all, pain management for the patient is phenomenal. Some patients don't even realize that I just anesthetized them. I virtually eliminated lower blocks for my restorative and endodontic procedures.

It's good for the practice and even better for the patient. You would be insane not to use this technology. True practice builder!”

“We dentists are often over promised by dental manufactures about products or equipment that sometimes fail to live up to expectations. I am pleased to report that my STA local anesthetic delivery system has exceeded mine! I can anesthetize any tooth in the mouth for any operative procedure I need to perform.[ yes lower second molars ] This is accomplished by simply holding a handle containing a small needle against the neck of the tooth. Upon completion of the application of the anesthetic, you can pick up the handpiece and go to work. No waiting; a great time saver. The placement of the anesthetic is completely painless, the tooth is totally anesthetized [ no more missed mandibular injections ] and you can go to work immediately. But the greatest benefit is realized by our patients. My patients leave the office without a numb tongue, cheek or lip and since I did not give them an injection, there are not puncture wounds to create post operative discomfort. The comments that they will shower upon you and your staff about how terrific this system is will "make your day" over and over again. This system is the BEST internal marketing program ever! ”

“The STA system has literally changed my life! I would say there have only been a handful of dental tools that have greatly impacted the way I practice dentistry, and the STA system is one of them. The STA system has impacted my practice in the following ways:

1. It has decreased my stress in trying to achieve a lower mandibular block every time.

2. By achieving anesthesia so quickly, I am able to see more patients on a daily basis and my overall production has increased.

3. My patients are impressed with this "state of the art" technology and even happier with the comfort of the injection. They are quick to tell their friends and family which has sky-rocketed my patient referrals.

4. Many of my patients who work would never schedule a procedure in the middle of the day because of profound and lasting anesthesia. With the STA system, patients are now willing to come in at any time, knowing they will be able to communicate effectively at their job. This has also been a huge benefit in keeping our schedule filled during those mid-morning and mid-afternoon hours.

As with most dentists, I spend the majority of my time in my office. To have a tool like the STA system to have such a dramatic impact on my daily life has been incredible! I highly recommend incorporating the STA system into your practice!”

“I am Dr. Lawrence Lizzack and my son Dr. Jason Lizzack are general dentists. We have been using the STA- Single Tooth Anesthetic machine since November 2008. It has essentially eliminated the need for mandibular blocks and most palatal injections. I no longer stress when I know the last patient of the day needs a restoration on a mandibular molar. The injection itself is nearly painless. There is a definite learning period and I feel I’m still learning. There have been rare occasions when it would not work; but the block might not have worked either. We have done fillings, extractions and root canal therapies using the STA machine. We will likely have to get a second machine as we practice together and often need it at the same time. Jason and I highly recommend the STA machine and would find it very difficult practicing without it now.”

“Since introducing the STA into my practice. new patient referrals have skyrocketed. My patients benefit, and so does my bottom-line. I will never go back to the techniques I used before.”

“Most patients appreciate not having to deal with prolonged numbness, especially if the patient interacts with the public at their place of work or is required to do an oral presentation following treatment.

Instead of separate appointments for routine restorative treatment to avoid anesthetizing opposite sides of the mouth in the same visit, the patient is able to have individual teeth numbed up that are located contra-laterally to each other and combine what was formerly a required two-visit treatment plan into a single visit. This saves the patient’s time and transportation cost (gas!) and saves the practice the overhead of an additional visit’s setup.

For a badly abscessed tooth with soft and hard tissue involvement, in addition to a regular block to anesthetize the region, being able to switch to a PDA and ultimately intrapulpal routes with the same syringe-needle setup, helps manage a “hot” tooth quickly and comfortably.

For patients having local intraoral anesthetic for the first time, like children and younger adults, the apparatus is perceived less threatening and more modern.”

“Milestone’s STA System is by far the best asset to our practice. The ease of administering anesthesia to the single tooth has cut the trauma out of the dental experience for our patients.”

“Like most dentist, I thought I needed a high pressure mechanical advantage to obtain decent PDL anesthesia, even though it was unpredictable..Also somewhat painful to the patient. All this and more is solved by the STA... Only a perio probe motion with a controlled flow of anesthetic in the correct spot is all that's required... Profound anesthesia... No more missed blocks and pain... Our patients have been blown away by it...”

“I wanted to let you know how the STA has changed my practice. Our patients are absolutely AMAZED as to how we deliver anesthetic! We hear on a regular basis, "What was that? Did you just numb my tooth?" As a matter of fact, this morning, a "Veteran Dental Patient" said to me, "Hey Doc...I have to give credit where credit is due...that I even have patients ask if the specialists I refer to use it as well.

It's nice to see children, who have never experienced dental anesthesia, leave their visit never having to experience the "anxiety" associated with "Syringe-Type" delivery methods. It's stress free for the patients AND the Team!

The STA is also very accurate as well as less threatening. Anesthetic is delivered and almost immediately we can begin treatment! We as well as the patients appreciate the ability to maximize their visits by doing several quadrants of dentistry at a time. With the Periodontal Ligament feature, we can work on both sides of the lower arch without losing complete feeling of the entire lower arch. As soon as I put the Wand down, I can pick up the hand-piece and start preparing the crown!

We have many patients referring to our practice purely for the the STA experience! I would never go back to the "old school" way of delivering anesthetic. Not when there is a less threatening more accurate method of delivery available. I can't say enough of about it!

“Every day I am amazed at the overwhelming number of positive comments we receive about STA. "Finally" they say, " a shot that doesn't hurt!" STA is not only the my new favorite piece of equipment, it is the single most consistent and effective marketing tool I have even utilized!”

“I wanted to let you know how the STA has changed my practice. Our patients are absolutely AMAZED as to how we deliver anesthetic! We hear on a regular basis, "What was that? Did you just numb my tooth?" As a matter of fact, this morning, a "Veteran Dental Patient" said to me, "Hey Doc...I have to give credit where credit is due...that I even have patients ask if the specialists I refer to use it as well.

It's nice to see children, who have never experienced dental anesthesia, leave their visit never having to experience the "anxiety" associated with "Syringe-Type" delivery methods. It's stress free for the patients AND the Team!

The STA is also very accurate as well as less threatening. Anesthetic is delivered and almost immediately we can begin treatment! We as well as the patients appreciate the ability to maximize their visits by doing several quadrants of dentistry at a time. With the Periodontal Ligament feature, we can work on both sides of the lower arch without losing complete feeling of the entire lower arch. As soon as I put the Wand down, I can pick up the hand-piece and start preparing the crown!

We have many patients referring to our practice purely for the the STA experience! I would never go back to the "old school" way of delivering anesthetic. Not when there is a less threatening more accurate method of delivery available. I can't say enough of about it!”

“I have been using the milestone "wand" for the past 12 years. My patients have appreciated the comfortable injections from a device that doesn't look like a syringe. I have recently upgraded to the new STA and have been extremely happy with the new advances. Although I have used "the wand" for all local anesthesia, I never had such predictability with single tooth injections as I now have. The PDL monitor and the cruise control are fantastic additions. I would recommend this device to anyone who values their patient's comfort, and would like a predictable approach to single tooth anesthesia.

“The STA device is a wonderful addition to my armamentarium for several reasons. Not only am I able to anesthetize just one or two mandibular teeth with little to no discomfort for the patient; which both my patient's and I are thankful for, but with the visual display and audible alerts I am able to do so accurately and safely. The device as a whole has helped greatly with marketing, specifically to anxious patients who are fearful of injections.”

“The STA is a valuable tool that every dentist will benefit from having.

“Imagine going to a dentist and having no fear. Imagine being a dentist and truthfully saying to your patient that this process will be painless. The STA system makes that happen. Since I started using the system both me and my patients' stress levels has dropped dramatically. When I inform them that there will be no more traditional syringes used in my practice they seem a bit skeptical, yet once I use the system on them they are totally convinced. In the first week using the system I have done an extraction, a root canal procedure and many fillings each using only the STA system. Each procedure was completed without pain and the patient left without any observable numbness, totally comfortable. This system is the future of dentistry, no one will want to practice without this system. ”

“The STA instrument has lived up to all the claims I had read prior to purchasing the unit. With very few exceptions, I have been able to deliver profound single tooth anesthesia in a variety of clinical situations. Feedback from my patients has been positive. I would recommend it to any dentist looking to reduce anxiety and discomfort for their patients.”

“The STA System has been well-received by my patients due to its refined design and minimal invasiveness. The STA is particularly effective in mandibular posterior applications and I would unhesitatingly recommend the instrument to any dentist wanting to improve his or her anesthetic toolkit. ”

“I have used the Wand hand piece and the STA System for about the last three years. While the cost is higher for the Wand injection piece, patients tend to react with less distress; many times, they have no idea that I am using a device with a needle. Parents have also been surprised that the hand piece is simply made of plastic. Moreover, many parents have expressed appreciation that my practice has been willing to “go the extra mile" by investing in advanced technologies to provide the best, most comfortable dental care for their kids, without then turning around and charging them extra fees. From a patient relationship point of view, it is a winning system.”

“The STA system is absolutely awesome! I've been using it in my practice for eight months and I could never go back to giving conventional blocks again. It is one of those disruptive technologies, like digital radiography, that are so much better than their predecessors. Let's put it this way ...if I need a local anesthetic for treatment I'll search out an STA dentist!”

“I have been using the STA.. it is awesome! I was able to anesthetize a patient that I have NEVER been able to get numb for 10 years. The mandibular block never worked. I ordered a set of those bonded needles as well, but unfortunately, they were lost in transit and I never received them, so I will need to order more. I tell everyone about the STA.”

“Imagine being asked, " Doctor, did you actually use a needle?". The STA
makes my day. Everyday.”

“Today a “not so unusual” thing happened. I say that because most times I see letters about the unusual. I guess we docs need some excitement now that sex, drugs, and rock & roll are out of the question. I bought the old Wand delivery system back in October of 1999 and started using it immediately. If I remember correctly there was no learning curve at all, and I became a Magician with my magic Wand…almost instantaneously. Today I was reminded how miraculous these little anesthetic delivery systems are. The patient had his eyes open while I delivered the mandibular block, but when I was finished he asked me what that was. I can only quote his surprise. I thought you were measuring something, not giving me a SHOT!”. Truth is, most of the time, a patient has to try to feel the injection. I must admit I take as much credit as I can for painless anesthesia, but I know it’s the machine. Oh, I hardly ever miss a mandibular block and I have no idea where my dental syringe is, and who cares!!”

“I have been using the STA System for the past year and am extremely confident in its efficacy. In my professional opinion, there are many advantages to using this injection technology and it has become the delivery system of choice for most mandibular restorations in my practice.

I have practiced in a small community for 28 years and this innovative instrument has been very beneficial to both my patients and me.

The STA System has permitted me to deliver anesthesia to a lower tooth and begin working immediately. This time-saving method has all but eliminated the non-productive 10 to 15 minutes per patient delay I previously experienced awaiting profound anesthesia from the mandibular block. I have removed erupted third molars, gained endodontic access and prepared teeth for all-porcelain crowns with the STA.

There is only a minor learning curve, and once comfortable with the hand piece, one will find great success with limited potential for an iatrogenic event. On vary rare occasions, some patients have noted some discomfort in the area of the injection, but these occurrences have not discouraged me from utilizing the STA System for most lower procedures as the overwhelming number of patients experience little to no discomfort.

Please feel free to share my office telephone number with doctors interested in discussing my personal and professional perspective and experience with the STA System.”

“This is the second generation of STA I've owned... my first was in 2000. I've purchased two units and it is absolutely one of the "win-win" investments I've made in my career. Children have "shots" without ever knowing what's happened to them. Adults marvel at the single-tooth-anesthesia in the mandible. My employees won't consider work done on them without it! All the "buzz" is positive”

“The STA has revolutionized my practice as efficiency and production are up due to instantaneous profound anesthesia. The injections are stress-free and simple for me, and completely comfortable for the patient. The patients can't believe they are anesthetized so effortlessly and they spread the word quickly!”

“Last year at a BDM at the Brownstone, we received a presentation by Mitch Rieders or MAR Enterprises which distribute the STA (Single Tooth Anesthesia) Unit. I didn't pay as much attention to it as many of you all because I don't sell it, but I remembered that it sounded and looked pretty neat. Recently, I have needed an onlay to be placed (on my lower) and my doctor COULD NOT get me numb with 3 carpules of septocaine. She tried twice on 2 separate visits where I wasted my time and her time!. I never thought I would get my temp out and my onlay set. I remembered Mitch and asked him to come into Manhattan to do a demo at my doctor's office. I told him maybe she'd buy it if it worked.

Well as I type an hour after getting back not only do I have my onlay set, but not a single bit of numbness left. I felt absolutely NOTHING when my dentist was using this device and she was able to drill without me feeling a thing!!!

I wanted to send this out to the team to let you know how great this device is. I'm not being paid or given anything under the table, and I can't even sell this device, I just think it's amazing and wanted to alert you all to a success story. For a few thousand bucks, this is 100% DEFINITELY worth the investment for a doctor. ”