NSAIDs

NSAIDs Outperform Codeine for Post-Surgical Pain Control

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen provide better pain control and have fewer...

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...

Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation...

Formula Improves Naproxen’s Efficacy in Treating TMJ Inflammation

Researchers affiliated with the University of Campinas in Brazil have developed an injectable formula...

Celebrate National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26

October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which encourages people to safely...

Cigna Notes Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Among Its Dental Providers

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

ADA Responds to Study of Excessive Opioid Prescriptions in Dentistry

The ADA says that it is aware of recent research from the University of...

Delaware Campaign Aims to Prevent Opioid Abuse After Dental Procedures

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

UnitedHealthcare Updates Policies to Reduce Potential Opioid Misuse

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

Self-Care Techniques Prove Most Effective in Treating TMD Pain

While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment...