Dr. Lisa ChanPatient CommunicationTriple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chairDr. Lisa Chan and Aubrey Glassberg detail a scenario that plays out often in dental offices nationwide, highlighting a dangerous drug interaction.August 1, 2025Patient CommunicationThyroid disorders affect 1 in 10. Here’s what that means for your dental chair.Thyroid medications are more than just another line on your patient’s med list. They can affect anesthesia tolerance, post-op healing, and more, writes a trio of experts in the field.June 9, 2025Public HealthDouble-edged swords: Navigating quinolones in the modern dental practiceQuinolones represent powerful additions to the dental antimicrobial arsenal, but their use demands judicious consideration of their benefits and risks, writes Dr. Lisa Chan.April 29, 2025Public HealthWhy naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kitKeeping 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, 2024AnesthesiaEpinephrine's risky relationship with beta blockersEpinephrine 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, 2024Public HealthA bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practiceDysgeusia 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, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkMetformin: What dentists need to knowMetformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.August 21, 2024Dental HygieneThe 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasiaCertain 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, 2024TMJ/TMDGrinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxismMedications 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, 2024Cosmetic5 medications that can cause tooth discolorationWhile 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, 2024Page 1 of 1Top StoriesPeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancerResearch recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.Dental HygieneLeveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistrySmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?Office ManagementWant to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us
