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Ring in the New Year With a New Patient Medical History

Knowledge of pharmacology has never been more essential to dental patient care. As an...

Dental Offices Need Medical Emergency Preparedness Standards

Dental offices need standards for medical emergency preparedness (MEP). Recent deaths in dental offices...

Topiramate Dosages Increase Risk of Cleft Lip and Palate

Taking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may...

Osteocytes Play Key Role in Orthodontic Tooth Movement

During orthodontic tooth movement, osteoclastic bone resorption is essential for alveolar bone remodeling. The...

Dentists Make Few Errors Compared to Their Medical Colleagues

While most Americans have positive experiences with the healthcare system, 21% of adults have...

Anti-Nausea Drug Could Treat Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea can lead increased risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood...

Course to Explore the Opioid Epidemic and Dentistry

Opioid abuse continues to spread, with more than 15,000 deaths from overdoses of prescription...

Beta Blockers and Heartburn Meds Can Help or Hurt Dental Implants

Each year, about 500,000 patients in North America get dental implants. Yet researchers at...

Kentucky Gets $2 Million for HIV/AIDS Oral Healthcare

Underserved residents of Kentucky who have HIV or AIDS will continue to have access...

CDC Issues New Opioid Rx Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new recommendations for prescribing...