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Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver drugs into teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maryland researchers are developing a less invasive technique to deliver medication directly into teeth. The treatment for pulpitis would use magnetic fields to move medication attached to nanoparticles through a tooth's dentin and into the pulp to treat infections.
July 21, 2014
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Sedation dosage crucial in at-risk patients
By Tony Edwards
A new editorial in Anesthesia Progress by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joel M. Weaver reminds dentists, oral surgeons, and all dental professionals that patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk of death not only during procedural sedation but also at home afterward while asleep.
July 20, 2014
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Conn. dentist has license suspended after patient dies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Connecticut dentist has had his license suspended for not monitoring a sedated patient who died after he allegedly ignored repeated warnings by dental assistants about the patient's falling oxygen levels.
May 15, 2014
NCPDP issues oral liquid medications guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) has issued a patient safety white paper on oral liquid medications dosing.
April 8, 2014
Hawaii girl died from drugs used during dental procedure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 3-year-old Hawaii girl who died following extensive dental procedures had no underlying heart problems and likely died because of the drugs used to sedate her, according to the medical examimer.
March 24, 2014
3-year-old La. boy dies after dental procedure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 3-year-old Louisiana boy has died following a dental procedure earlier this month.
March 23, 2014
St. Renatus gets $5M, completes phase III trials of Kovacaine Mist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
St. Renatus has secured a $5 million investment, and will apply for FDA approval of its Kovacaine Mist anesthetic nasal spray this year, having recently completed phase III clinical trials.
March 19, 2014
NC dental board to change sedation rules
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is planning changes to its rules on sedation following the deaths of two patients.
March 9, 2014
NC court allows negligence case to continue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A North Carolina appeals court has overturned a previous decision in the case of a negligence lawsuit filed after man's death following dental surgery in 2008.
February 18, 2014
Sedation Safety Week to focus on kids, teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The sixth annual Sedation Safety Week, beginning on March 17, will focus on children and teens.
February 11, 2014
Hawaii adopts new guidelines for dental sedation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hawaii dentists are now required to have advanced training in sedation and experience in handling emergencies following the death of a young girl who went into cardiac arrest after oral sedation during an extensive dental procedure.
January 27, 2014
Study aims to increase awareness of weight-loss medication interactions
By Tony Edwards
A new study focusing on the possible interactions between weight-loss medications and the medications dentists use in their practice shows how this information can be used to improve patient safety and build a deeper relationship between patient and dentist.
January 14, 2014
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