The Alarming Prevalence of Opioids in Dental Pain Prescriptions: A Need to Educate Dental Students
INTRODUCTION Opioids have been used and prescribed for acute and chronic pain in the United States since the 1800s. Opioids are a class.
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Medications Could Affect Long-Term Oral Health Among Younger Adults
Many younger adult dental patients are taking medications that could affect their long-term oral health, so dental providers should review their medication histories.
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Dental License Suspended After Opioid Allegations and Patient Death
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has suspended the license of Mark C. Austin, DDS. Austin must immediately cease practicing dentistry.
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NYU Oral Cancer Center Translates Scientific Discoveries into Better Treatment
Oral cancer is an ominous diagnosis. Its symptoms are debilitating, and five-year survival after diagnosis is approximately 60%. Improvements in oral cancer treatment.
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Low-Dose Naltrexone Examined for Orofacial Pain Treatment
A low dose of a drug called naltrexone is a good option for patients with orofacial and chronic pain without the risk of.
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The Top 10 News Stories of 2020
Though COVID-19 dominated the headlines, dentistry saw other significant developments in 2020 that will impact the way you practice long after the pandemic.
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Tennessee Dentists Prescribing Fewer Opioids
Far fewer opioid prescriptions were written for TennCare dental patients in 2019 than in 2017, according to the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health.
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Cannabis Users Might Require More Anesthesia During Surgery
Cannabis users might require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, have increased pain afterward, and use higher doses of opioids while in the.
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One in Ten Older Dental Patients Receive Inappropriately Prescribed Opioids
A significant number of older patients who receive opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications, which could be a potentially harmful combination,.
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ADA to Develop Clinical Guidelines for Pain Management
The Food & Drug Administration has awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant to the ADA Science & Research Institute (ADASRI) and the University.
