addiction

Patients Prescribed Opioids After Extractions Report Worse Pain

The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be...

Public Toolkit Addresses the Opioid Epidemic in Oral Health

UnitedHealthcare says it has expanded its efforts to help address the connection between dental...

Helpline Provides Mental Health Support to Dentists from Dentists

Amid rising reports of poor mental health among dental professionals and uncertainty about where...

Vaping’s Growing Popularity Sparks Concern

Lately, news reports about electronic cigarettes and vaping are appearing on an almost daily...

Henry Schein to Be Dismissed from Summit County Opioid Litigation

The plaintiff in the opioid litigation involving Summit County, Ohio, presently before the US...

OTC Medication Tops Alternatives for Pain Relief After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication Aleve (naproxen sodium) provides more pain relief from hour three...

Cigna Notes Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Among Its Dental Providers

Cigna has partnered with dentists to increase awareness of the dangers of opioids, the...

Opioid Prescriptions Continue to Be Common for Adolescent Dental Patients

Dental issues remain a significant cause of opioid prescriptions among teens and young adults,...

ADA Wellness Committee Looking for New Members

The ADA Council on Dental practice is seeking nominations to add two representatives from...

Delaware Campaign Aims to Prevent Opioid Abuse After Dental Procedures

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is launching a campaign to increase awareness...