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Oral surgeons change opioid-prescribing habits

By Melissa Busch

Though U.S. oral and maxillofacial surgeons decreased overall opioid prescribing by 20% between 2016 and 2019, they wrote more prescriptions for codeine and tramadol, according to a brief communication published on October 9 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

October 10, 2022

1 round of laser therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery pain

By Melissa Busch

Administering an extraoral low-level diode laser for one session of irradiation following wisdom tooth surgery may decrease patient pain, according to the results of a clinical trial recently published in BMC Oral Health.

October 3, 2022

Are dentists overdiagnosing burning mouth sensation?

By Alex Dagostino

Patients with burning mouth sensation are frequently seen in dental clinics, yet dentists may be overdiagnosing the condition, according to a study of more than 500 patients that was published on September 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

October 2, 2022

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

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