Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Public Health
Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit
Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
November 6, 2024
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Anesthesia
Epinephrine's risky relationship with beta blockers
Epinephrine plays a critical role in pain management, but it must be used with caution in people with certain medical conditions and who are taking certain medications, including beta blockers.
October 10, 2024
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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice
Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.
September 11, 2024
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Metformin: What dentists need to know
Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.
August 21, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
The 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasia
Certain medications, commonly referred to as the "three C's," are known to induce gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Here is what you and your dental patients need to know.
August 7, 2024
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Grinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxism
Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
June 13, 2024
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Cosmetic
5 medications that can cause tooth discoloration
While every dental patient may be in search of whiter teeth, certain medications may be keeping them from obtaining that goal. Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan provide some tips on medications that can cause tooth discoloration.
June 5, 2024
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