Orofacial Pain: Page 23

NYU Pain Research Center names new director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry's new Pain Research Center has named Rajesh Khanna, PhD, as its director.

January 9, 2022

Forward Science releases oral pain-relief gel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science has released BioStom, a nonopioid oral pain-relief gel that is part of its professional use product line.

December 20, 2021

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

Regular cannabis use may prolong orthodontic treatment

By Melissa Busch

A synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol made of cannabis compounds may diminish orthodontic tooth movement, extending treatment for regular drug users. The animal study was published on December 17 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

December 19, 2021

Computerized anesthesia devices cause less pain, anxiety

By Leah Sherwood

Using computerized anesthesia devices results in less pain and anxiety for adult dental patients compared to traditional anesthesia delivery, according to a review article published online in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

December 13, 2021

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Computerized anesthesia devices cause less pain, anxiety

By Theresa Pablos

December 8, 2021

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

Is cold saline the key to less pain after root canals?

By Melissa Busch

Using a cold saline solution as a final irrigating agent during root canal treatment may reduce patients' postoperative pain, according to a systematic review published on November 28 in the Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice.

December 2, 2021

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

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.

November 23, 2021

Chronic TMDs linked to worse quality of life

By Hannah Welk

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) can have an impact on oral health-related quality of life, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The association was worse for patients with chronic, painful TMDs.

November 17, 2021

Dental Dose: The hidden risk of opioids with acetaminophen

By Theresa Pablos

Acetaminophen is one of the safest drugs in dentistry. Opioids are among the riskiest. Put them together, and you have an effective pain reliever that comes with one side effect you may not think about. Tom Viola, RPh, shares what you need to know in the latest episode of Dental Dose.

November 11, 2021

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