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Dexamethasone reduces pain after third-molar extractions

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists and oral surgeons are always looking for better ways to reduce their patients' pain after surgery, and a new study may have a solution. An injection of dexamethasone before surgery significantly reduced postoperative pain for patients who had impacted third molars extracted.

April 26, 2017

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Dexamethasone reduces pain after third-molar extractions

By Tony Edwards

April 19, 2017

Is 4% articaine or 4% lidocaine more effective in third-molar removal?

By Tony Edwards

When patients need to have their impacted third molars extracted, many dentists choose to use either 4% articaine or 4% lidocaine hydrochloride to block their pain. But which is more clinically effective when treating these patients?

April 16, 2017

Is there an ideal dosage of popular sedation drugs?

By Theresa Pablos

Deep sedation may not be needed for third molar extractions and other invasive procedures, according to a new study. After testing various concentrations of midazolam and propofol on 1,000 people, researchers found 3 mg of each drug worked best for the majority of patients.

February 22, 2017

Henry Schein acquires anesthesia supply company

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein announced it has agreed to acquire Southern Anesthesia + Surgical.

February 20, 2017

Products to look for at Chicago Midwinter 2017: Part 2

By Tony Edwards

One highlight of the upcoming 2017 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting will be the vast exhibit hall, where hundreds of companies will showcase their products. To help you make the most of your time on the floor, we bring you the second part of our preview of new and recently introduced products to look for at the meeting.

February 20, 2017

Which dental anesthetic do anxious patients prefer?

By Tony Edwards

When your patient has severe dental anxiety but needs treatment, sometimes an anesthetic is called for. Every practitioner has a preference for which anesthetic to use for these adult patients. But, of sevoflurane or propofol, which do patients prefer?

January 18, 2017

Calif. dental board publishes report on pediatric anesthesia

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Board of California has published its Pediatric Anesthesia Study that examined California's present laws, regulations, and policies on dental sedation of pediatric patients and recommended changes.

January 3, 2017

Week in Review: Electronic claims submissions; top-read articles; and your retirement

By Tony Edwards

December 29, 2016

Top 5 columns from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at some of the most-read columns and practice management articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Columns from Dr. Benjamin Burris, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler, and Dr. Alvin Danenberg feature prominently.

December 29, 2016

Top 5 news stories from 2016

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from 2016, as measured by page views. Popular topics included a lawsuit against three of the dental industry's largest companies, and the continued support for flossing by dental groups after the release of a critical report.

December 29, 2016

Calif. dental board passes strict sedation changes

By Theresa Pablos

Spurred to action by the death last year of a 6-year-old boy under dental anesthesia, the Dental Board of California has proposed strict new recommendations for pediatric sedation and anesthesia. If the rules are passed by California lawmakers, dentists in the state would have to meet new criteria for personnel, education, and permits.

December 11, 2016

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