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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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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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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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Formula Improves Naproxen’s Efficacy in Treating TMJ Inflammation

Researchers affiliated with the University of Campinas in Brazil have developed an injectable formula to enhance the efficacy and prolong the duration of.

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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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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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ADA Responds to Study of Excessive Opioid Prescriptions in Dentistry

The ADA says that it is aware of recent research from the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Sheffield noting.

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Delaware Campaign Aims to Prevent Opioid Abuse After Dental Procedures

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is launching a campaign to increase awareness among dental providers about the addictive nature of opioid.

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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.

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Self-Care Techniques Prove Most Effective in Treating TMD Pain

While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment for facial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), patients rate.

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