Orofacial Pain: Page 15

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: 1 round of laser therapy may reduce 3rd molar surgery pain

By Melissa Busch

September 28, 2022

TMDs tied to depression, somatization

By Alex Dagostino

There is a high prevalence of psychological disorders in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to an article published on September 13 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. The study focused on depression or somatization, a disorder in which symptoms have no identifiable cause.

September 27, 2022

Should CBD be used in pain management?

By Alex Dagostino

Managing patient pain while limiting opioid prescriptions poses challenges for oral healthcare providers, but cannabidiol (CBD) oil might serve as an alternative treatment, according to a commentary published on September 26 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 26, 2022

Which behavioral management technique is best for pediatric patients?

By Alex Dagostino

Treating pediatric patients with dental fear and anxiety can be challenging for clinicians, who must be familiar with multiple techniques to calm and treat patients. Which technique is best? A recent review article that was published on September 22 in the Journal of Dentistry set out to answer that question.

September 26, 2022

Week in Review: Gum disease-inhibiting gel | Coverage for dental implants | A sedative that trumps midazolam

By Melissa Busch

September 23, 2022

A sedative that may top midazolam for outpatient oral surgery

By Melissa Busch

Remimazolam had a higher success rate in sedating patients undergoing outpatient oral surgery compared to midazolam, according to a study published on September 15 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

September 20, 2022

Medication for anxiety, insomnia may help wounds heal

By Alex Dagostino

Diazepam, a medication that is commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety or insomnia, may aid in wound closure following a gingival graft, reports an article published on September 15 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.

September 19, 2022

NC dental board proposes rule changes to improve anesthesia safety

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners approved proposed changes to its rules on anesthesia and sedation following the death of a patient during a routine dental procedure in 2020, according to a report by WECT News in Raleigh.

September 15, 2022

Study finds cool way to reduce postop pain

By Melissa Busch

Using saline irrigation with saline at lower temperatures when removing bone during impacted third-molar surgery may reduce patients' pain and other postoperative complications, according to the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

September 12, 2022

What's the best way to help patients with sleep apnea?

By Melissa Busch

Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea saw greater improvement in their condition when they wore mouthguards set at a mandibular advancement of 50%, according to a study published recently in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

August 29, 2022

Young Innovations, Synapse Dental launch pain eraser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Young Innovations and Synapse Dental are launching a new device called the Dental Pain Eraser.

August 25, 2022

Why patients aren't coming back to the dentist

By Melissa Busch

About two years have gone by since COVID-19-related restrictions were lifted, allowing practices to reopen, yet about 40% of patients continue to postpone appointments, according to a survey released on August 23 from DentalInsurance.com.

August 25, 2022

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