Better Communication Needed to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates
Despite its proven success at preventing cancer, many adolescents still aren’t getting the vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV), according to the University.
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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 onward than acetaminophen plus codeine after wisdom tooth removal,.
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Michigan Bans Flavored Nicotine Vaping Products
Michigan is the first state to ban the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products. On September 4, Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered the state’s.
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Fluoride Linked With Diminished Kidney and Liver Function in Adolescents
Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to researchers with the Mount Sinai Health System,.
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Cigna Notes Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Among Its Dental Providers
Cigna has partnered with dentists to increase awareness of the dangers of opioids, the greater risk of misuse and addiction among teenagers, and.
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Opioid Prescriptions Continue to Be Common for Adolescent Dental Patients
Dental issues remain a significant cause of opioid prescriptions among teens and young adults, according to researchers at the Division of Emergency Medicine.
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Adolescents Offer Suggestions for Improving Oral Healthcare
Dental care is free for everyone under the age of 18 in New Zealand, yet Pasifika adolescents in the nation are less likely.
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Delta Dental Awards $50,000 Grant to UNLV Dental Clinics
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine.
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Family History Linked With Long-Term Opioid Use After Surgery
As the nation continues to wrestle with the opioid epidemic, researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School examined whether long-term opioid use.
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UnitedHealthcare Updates Policies to Reduce Potential Opioid Misuse
Noting that oral health professionals write 12% of all opioid prescriptions, including 45% of all opioid prescriptions for adolescents, UnitedHealthcare is launching oral.
