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NSAIDs Outperform Codeine for Post-Surgical Pain Control

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen provide better pain control and have fewer adverse effects than codeine, a commonly prescribed opioid, when.

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Patients With Dental Anxiety Take More Painkillers After Tooth Extractions

Patients who experience greater levels of anxiety during dental visits display greater needs to take painkillers after tooth extractions, according to researchers at.

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ER Patients Commonly Receive Opioid and Antibiotic Prescriptions for Dental Issues

More than 50% of patients who visit the emergency department for a dental-related condition filled a prescription for antibiotics, while 40% filled a.

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More Than Half of Dental Opioid Prescriptions Exceed CDC Guidelines

About half of the opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines,.

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Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation to establish opioid-free pain management guidelines for the vast.

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ADA Calls Antibiotics Unnecessary for Most Toothaches

The ADA does not recommend antibiotics for toothaches in most cases, according to a new guideline drafted to align with the organization’s antibiotic.

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Celebrate National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26

October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which encourages people to safely dispose of their unused prescription medications while raising year-round.

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Large-Scale Study to Explore Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen as Opioid Alternatives

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) an $11.7 million grant to study.

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Variety of Strategies Used in Treating Orthodontic Pain

Pain often is a part of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, though it varies by patient and is influenced by age, gender, previous.

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Variety of Strategies Used in Treating Orthodontic Pain

Pain often is a part of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, though it varies by patient and is influenced by age, gender, previous.

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