Opioids: Page 2

10 reasons why dentists do -- and don't -- prescribe opioids
By Hannah Welk, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief
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
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Most ED visits for toothaches result in antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
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
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3 factors that influence dentist opioid prescriptions
By Alex Dagostino
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
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Tramadol-dexketoprofen combo effective for 3rd-molar extraction
By Hannah Welk
A combination of the opioid class drug tramadol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dexketoprofen proved more effective than ibuprofen alone for managing pain after third-molar extraction, according to a report published in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice.
March 28, 2022
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Tramadol-dexketoprofen combo effective for 3rd-molar extraction
By Theresa Pablos
March 23, 2022
NIDCR unveils FOA for dental role in preventing opioid drug misuse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) recently unveiled a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will support interventions and programs to prevent, reduce, or manage opioid drug misuse.
March 3, 2022
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Mouse study findings could lead to safer pain meds
By Sung Han and Shijia Liu
A team of neurobiologists discovered a brain circuit in mice that underlies the connection between pain, anxiety, and breathing. If similar neurons are found in humans, it could pave the way for safer pain-relieving medications -- and potentially reduce opioid overdose deaths.
February 7, 2022
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Dental Dose: TikTok trend with serious side effects
By Theresa Pablos
In this episode of Dental Dose, pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, talks about a viral TikTok trend that led teenagers to take high doses of common over-the-counter medications.
January 13, 2022
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NIH drops long-awaited sequel to surgeon general's report
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research on December 21 released the long-awaited sequel to the U.S. surgeon general's 2000 report on oral health.
December 20, 2021
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Henry Schein agrees to pay $500K to settle opioid case
By Melissa Busch
Henry Schein has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a case in which the wholesale distributor allegedly improperly distributed hundreds of thousands of painkillers to dentists and other doctors despite red flags of drug abuse, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
December 5, 2021
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Researchers seek comment on dental pain management guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA Science & Research Institute, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Pittsburgh are seeking feedback on a draft acute dental pain management guideline.
November 30, 2021
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U.S. overdose deaths top 100K for 1st time
By Melissa Busch
For the first time, the U.S. reported more than 100,000 overdose deaths in 2021, and many were due to opioids, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
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