Analgesics: Page 40

Nasal spray to replace anesthesia injections?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A nasal spray shown to numb the upper jaw is set to be tested in an FDA phase III trial to assess the spray's effectiveness compared to conventional anesthesia injections.

February 16, 2009

Sedated boy becomes YouTube star

By Laird Harrison

"Is this going to be forever?" asks 7-year-old David Alejandro DeVore. It's a good question. David has achieved immortality of a sort, thanks to a video clip of his sedation-induced confusion following oral surgery.

February 9, 2009

Study finds chilling better than topical anesthetic

By Laird Harrison

If you twist your ankle or bump your head, you apply ice to numb the pain. And parents have long frozen their babies' teething rings. So why not try the same approach before an injection?

January 25, 2009

Teen dies after dental visit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Albuquerque teenager on a routine trip to the dentist died after apparently suffering a reaction to a common anesthetic, according to a KRQE News 13 report.

January 18, 2009

Study: Oral bisphosphonate risks higher than reported

By Rabia Mughal

A University of Southern California study found that the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients who have undergone oral bisphosphonate therapy could be higher than originally thought and that even short-term use can leave some patients vulnerable. But the makers of Fosamax argue the study is flawed.

January 1, 2009

FDA approves new drug for moderate to severe pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has approved tapentadol hydrochloride, an immediate-release oral tablet for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain in adults ages 18 years and older, according to an agency press release.

December 15, 2008

Psychotropic meds and the dental patient: Part II

By Kathy Kincade

Do SSRIs and benzodiazepines mix? What about lithium and NSAIDs? Keeping track of the dozens of antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants being prescribed these days -- and their potential interactions with other medications -- can be a challenge for any dental practice. Here are some tips.

December 4, 2008

Nigeria infant drug toll hits 34, antidote flown in

By Reuters Health

ABUJA (Reuters), Dec 3 - Nigeria is flying in doses of antidote for hospitals after the number of infants killed by teething syrup tainted with a poisonous chemical rose to 34, health officials said on Wednesday.

December 2, 2008

Psychotropic meds and the dental patient: Part I

By Kathy Kincade

From antidepressants such as Paxil and Zoloft to anticonvulsants such as lithium, the number of psychotropic drugs being prescribed in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. Keeping track of them and their potential side effects and interactions can be a challenge for any dental practice.

December 2, 2008

Parker purchases Midmark's nitrous oxide line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Parker Hannifin, a manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems has completed the purchase of the Matrx line of nitrous oxide delivery systems from Midmark.

November 4, 2008

Keep your patients safe: How to handle medical emergencies

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

If one of your patients has a life-threatening allergic reaction while in your office, are you prepared? Here are some tips from Stanley Malamed, D.D.S., a leading authority on emergency medicine in the dental office.

October 29, 2008

Managing the oral side effects of cancer treatment

By Rabia Mughal

Dentists can play a key role in helping cancer patients endure the oral side effects of cancer treatments, according to Sol Silverman, D.D.S., M.A., professor of oral medicine at the UCSF School of Dentistry. The goal is to make them as comfortable as possible following radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

October 8, 2008

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