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Lucy Hobbs Project Schedules February Events
The Lucy Hobbs Project invites members of the dental community to three free events...
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New Forms Required for Controlled Substance Prescriptions in California
Dentists in California who prescribe controlled substances now must use prescription forms that include...
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MDA Brochure Educates Patients About Opioid Use
The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) has published a new brochure on pain management and...
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Head and Neck Cancer Patients Face Greater Opioid Addiction Risks
While head and neck cancer patients often receive pain medications during recovery from surgery,...
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Opioids Versus Over the Counter: Pain Relief in Dental Care
According to The Journal of the American Dental Association, a review of oral analgesics...
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ADA Highlights Opioid Policies Designed to Curb Misuse and Abuse
Noting recently published research connecting opioid prescriptions for dental procedures to risks of abuse...
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Grant to Support Chronic Pain Treatment Research
The Department of Defense has awarded Brian Schmidt, DDS, MD, PhD, and Nigel Bunnett,...
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Opioid Prescriptions for Wisdom Tooth Extractions Linked to Long-Term Use
While many people have their wisdom teeth removed when they are teenagers or young...
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CALAOMS Ramps Up Opioid Education Efforts
The California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS) is joining the fight against...
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Class of Drug Linked to Surge in Opioid-Related Deaths
People with chronic pain often are prescribed benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and...