Did You Just Prescribe a Teenager’s Death?
In my years of practice and teaching residents at one of the busiest residency programs in the country, I have encountered over 20.
Todays Dental News
Todays Dental News
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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Video Educates Patients About Antimicrobial Resistance
To help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and the British Endodontic Society (BES) have produced a.
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Teledentistry Use Will Increase in the Months Ahead
Three in four dentists who are using teledentistry anticipate a steady or increased reliance on the technology over the coming months as they.
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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.
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USC Orofacial Pain Program Receives Significant Endowment
The advanced program in orofacial pain at the University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry has received a significant financial endowment,.
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Patients Prescribed Opioids After Extractions Report Worse Pain
The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, reports the.
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Public Toolkit Addresses the Opioid Epidemic in Oral Health
UnitedHealthcare says it has expanded its efforts to help address the connection between dental care and the opioid epidemic, introducing a public toolkit with.
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ADA Calls Antibiotics Unnecessary for Most Toothaches
The ADA does not recommend antibiotics for toothaches in most cases, according to a new guideline drafted to align with the organization’s antibiotic.
