Alternative Pain Therapies: Page 2

Should CBD be used in pain management?

By Alex Dagostino

Managing patient pain while limiting opioid prescriptions poses challenges for oral healthcare providers, but cannabidiol (CBD) oil might serve as an alternative treatment, according to a commentary published on September 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 26, 2022

Week in Review: Big considerations for pediatric patients | Dealing with no-shows | Achieving accurate restorations

By Theresa Pablos

June 30, 2022

Music and aromatherapy can help anxious pediatric patients

By Alex Dagostino

Music therapy combined with aromatherapy can effectively manage fear of dental care and associated anxiety in school-aged children, according to a study published on June 30 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.

June 30, 2022

Can hypnosis relieve acute dental pain?

By Alex Dagostino

Can hypnosis be an alternative to medication for relieving acute dental pain? Although there are only a few dozen studies on the topic, the evidence is promising that hypnosis can help relieve dental pain, according to a systematic review published June 16 in the Journal of Dentistry.

June 19, 2022

Regular cannabis use may prolong orthodontic treatment

By Melissa Busch

A synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol made of cannabis compounds may diminish orthodontic tooth movement, extending treatment for regular drug users. The animal study was published on December 17 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

December 19, 2021

You're not dreaming: Hypnosis works as an anesthetic

By Melissa Busch

Hypnosis is a safe, effective, and inexpensive technique that could be used in place of anesthesia during dental procedures, according to a clinical report published on July 28 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 5, 2021

CBD spray may help treat oral ulcers

By Will Morton

Cannabidiol (CBD) oral spray may inhibit inflammation in tongue ulcers, relieve pain, and accelerate the closure of lesions, according to an animal study presented at the virtual 2021 meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. The finding may help advance efforts to develop new therapeutic strategies for oral ulcers.

July 21, 2021

Dental Dose: The risky combination of vaping and cannabis

By Theresa Pablos

Cannabis on its own can cause oral and overall health problems. But add in an electronic cigarette dispenser, and those issues can be compounded, according to Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose.

May 20, 2021

What you need to know about cannabis

By Theresa Pablos

When it comes to cannabis in the dental office, there are more questions than answers. Pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss what we know -- and don't know -- about the controversial green plant.

March 8, 2021

SprinJene adds cannabinoid toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Natural oral care company SprinJene's hemp-derived cannabidiol toothpaste is set to become available for online sale on December 7.

December 2, 2020

Week in Review: Cannabis and your patients | Disposable gown issues | Prehistoric shark teeth

By Kevin Henry

November 20, 2020

Podcast: How cannabis affects your patients and their dental treatment

By Kevin Henry

With more and more states legalizing medicinal and/or recreational marijuana, Tom Viola, RPh, thinks now is a great time to discuss cannabis and pain control in the dental practice. You may think you know how cannabis affects your dental patients, but Viola has some new information that could surprise you.

November 19, 2020

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