Confidence in Dentistry’s Safety During the Pandemic Remains Mixed
Attitudes about returning to the dentist during the pandemic continue to vary, according to the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC). According to.
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Emergency Room Visits for Dental Problems Cost $2 Billion a Year
Patients who go to the emergency room to treat preventable dental conditions cost taxpayers, hospitals, and the government about $2 billion a year,.
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Pain Predicts Oral Cancer’s Likelihood of Spreading
Oral cancer is more likely to spread in patients experiencing high levels of pain, according to researchers at the New York University (NYU).
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Alpha Waves Play Role in Pain Susceptibility
A particularly prevalent pattern of brain activity known as alpha waves strongly relates to the body’s susceptibility or resilience to pain, according to.
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Americans Don’t Know When They’ve Been Prescribed an Opioid
Most Americans don’t recognize if they are prescribed an opioid, according to a survey of more than a thousand adults by healthcare technology.
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Organized Dentistry Disagrees With WHO COVID-19 Recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to recommend the delay of routine dental procedures. The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) the ADA, and.
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WHO Continues Recommendations for Restricting Non-Essential Dental Care
In its latest recommendations, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises that routine non-essential oral healthcare such as checkups, cleanings, preventive care, and aesthetics.
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Most Patients Would Pay More for Less Painful Anesthetic Procedures
More than seven out of 10 patients said they would pay extra if their dentist used a faster, less painful local anesthetic, according.
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A Short Case Study: Tooth No. 30—Cyst or Granuloma?
I hope you’re doing well and being safe during this unprecedented time. I wanted to share a very interesting case with you.
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A Short Case Study: Is It Odontogenic Pain in the Upper Right Quadrant?
A patient came in with severe pain in the upper right quadrant. She had gone to urgent care, which gave her antibiotics because.
