Analgesics

Oral surgeons change opioid-prescribing habits
Though U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons decreased overall opioid prescribing by 20% between 2016 and 2019, they wrote more prescriptions for codeine and tramadol, according to a brief communication published on October 9 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
October 10, 2022
2019 08 08 23 49 6889 Rx Prescription Meds 400
NSAIDs or acetaminophen: Which med is best for orthodontic pain?
Over-the-counter analgesics can effectively treat orthodontic pain, according to a review published on August 11 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. The analysis found no significant differences in pain relief between common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen.
August 15, 2022
2022 08 16 14 24 1843 Pills Acetaminophen 400
Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
From witnessing a family member struggle with substance abuse to performing a procedure on a Friday, dentists have a variety of personal and professional reasons for their opioid prescription habits. A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association highlighted 10 major factors that influence dentists' prescription decisions.
August 9, 2022
2018 11 30 22 33 4595 Pills Bottle2 400
Is there a better way to treat severe periodontitis?
Combining conventional scaling with an anti-infective drug treatment may improve outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis, according to a commentary published on August 1 in Periodontology 2000.
August 4, 2022
2020 02 07 23 18 9099 Dental Patient Periodontal Exam 400
ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices
New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.
July 14, 2022
2019 08 08 23 49 6889 Rx Prescription Meds 400
Most ED visits for toothaches result in antibiotics
Most adults and children who visit the emergency department (ED) for toothaches leave with prescriptions for antibiotics, according to a retrospective study published July 6 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine
July 7, 2022
2021 03 04 00 51 5308 Antibiotics Concept 400
Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.
July 5, 2022
2021 03 29 16 59 0962 Blood Pressure 400
3 factors that influence dentist opioid prescriptions
A prescription for antibiotics, the use of sedation, and even whether a dental student was involved in the procedure are just some of the factors that influence whether a prescription for opioids was given after a tooth extraction, reports a study published on June 9 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 22, 2022
2018 11 30 22 33 4595 Pills Bottle2 400
Can hypnosis relieve acute dental pain?
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
2021 08 05 23 31 2800 Man Hypnosis 400
Dental Dose: Don't be married to benzocaine
In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, shares why dental professionals should consider topical anesthetics beyond benzocaine.
April 28, 2022
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Dentist misrepresented herself as a patient to get oxycodone
A New York dentist has admitted to misrepresenting herself as one of her patients to fraudulently obtain oxycodone for her own use, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.
April 18, 2022
2018 11 30 22 33 4595 Pills Bottle2 400
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