Orofacial Pain: Page 16

Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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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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What you need to know about the use of sevoflurane in kids
By Melissa Busch
Clinicians can use 8% sevoflurane to safely induce anesthesia in children despite anecdotal reports that the sweet-smelling anesthetic can cause seizurelike, jerking movements, according to a recent review published in Pediatric Anesthesia.
August 7, 2022
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Is there a better way to treat severe periodontitis?
By Melissa Busch
Combining conventional scaling with an anti-infective drug treatment may improve outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis, according to a commentary published on August 1 in Periodontology 2000.
August 4, 2022
2020 02 07 23 18 9099 Dental Patient Periodontal Exam 400
Legal Case: Are you ready to perform sedation dentistry?
By Dr. Marc Leffler
Dr. E, a general dentist in practice for more than 30 years, took advantage of her state's sedation dentistry laws by attending a weekend course on dental sedation management. Not long after, a patient died in her practice, followed by a demand for settlement. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.
August 3, 2022
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Root canals linked to rare Eagle syndrome
By Melissa Busch
Imaging aided in revealing that the rare Eagle syndrome, which is caused by a calcified stylohyoid ligament, may be linked to dental inflammatory events, specifically root canal treatments, according to a study published on July 26 in the International Dental Journal.
July 28, 2022
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What you need to know about malpractice and TMJ surgeries
By Melissa Busch
About 1% of medical malpractice cases filed against U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons stem from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgeries, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 26, 2022
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10% of COVID-19 survivors may develop craniomandibular disorders
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 1 in 10 survivors of severe COVID-19 may develop craniomandibular disorders within six months following prolonged intubation, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 19, 2022
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Should you prescribe antibiotics to patients with prosthetics?
By Melissa Busch
When it comes to prescribing prophylactic antibiotics to patients with prosthetic joints who are undergoing invasive dental procedures, dentistry and orthopedic surgery remain divided, according to a session at the 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.
July 17, 2022
2021 03 04 00 51 5308 Antibiotics Concept 400
ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices
By Melissa Busch
New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship.
July 14, 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
2021 03 04 00 51 5308 Antibiotics Concept 400
Man cleared for treatment after dentist hypnotizes him
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in New York hypnotized a 51-year-old patient to reduce his high blood pressure, clearing him to undergo scheduled restorative treatment, according to a case report recently published in the International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health.
July 5, 2022
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