adolescents

Better Communication Needed to Improve HPV Vaccination Rates

Despite its proven success at preventing cancer, many adolescents still aren’t getting the vaccine...

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...

Michigan Bans Flavored Nicotine Vaping Products

Michigan is the first state to ban the sale of flavored nicotine vaping products....

Fluoride Linked With Diminished Kidney and Liver Function in Adolescents

Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents,...

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,...

Adolescents Offer Suggestions for Improving Oral Healthcare

Dental care is free for everyone under the age of 18 in New Zealand,...

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...

Family History Linked With Long-Term Opioid Use After Surgery

As the nation continues to wrestle with the opioid epidemic, researchers at the University...

UnitedHealthcare Updates Policies to Reduce Potential Opioid Misuse

Noting that oral health professionals write 12% of all opioid prescriptions, including 45% of...