pain

Aid Helps Stroke Victims Communicate in the Dental Chair

Stroke victims face significant physical challenges. For example, loss of dexterity can make it...

Antibiotics May Do More Harm Than Good

The next time you intend to give your patient an antibiotic for a toothache...

Back Pain Affects Three Out of Four Dentists

Dentists suffer from disproportionate degrees of musculoskeletal disorders (MDSs), often to the point where...

Pain Levels Before and After Root Canals Are Related

Patients and dentists alike expect pain after root canal procedures. The level of that...

Gel Could Regrow Enamel and Eliminate Pain

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry are...

Study Uncovers Implant Failure Risk Factors

Implants can be effective in restoring aesthetics and preserving oral health. But early failures...

Pro Soccer Players Show Poor Oral Health

Professional soccer players may have tremendous athletic talents. But their oral health tends to...

Necessity of Antibiotics After Implants Questioned

Antibiotics are prescribed after implant procedures to prevent implant failure and postoperative complications. Yet...

Back Pain Affects 70% of Dentists

For many dentists, pain is part of the job. In fact, 70% of the...

ICS and Lidocaine Compared in Preventing Pediatric Pain

Many kids are afraid of the dentist, often because of all of those needles....