Anesthesia: Page 52

Milestone CEO steps down
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Milestone Scientific announced that Joe Martin, CEO and director of the company, has left to pursue new career opportunities.
March 18, 2009
Novalar launches first anesthesia reversal agent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Novalar Pharmaceuticals used the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting to officially unveil OraVerse, the first local anesthesia reversal agent that accelerates the return to normal sensation and function for dental patients who undergo soft-tissue anesthesia.
March 9, 2009
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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