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Could leaning back in the dental chair lead to stroke symptoms?
By Melissa Busch
Two patients experienced strokelike symptoms after hyperextending their necks during dental treatment, according to a case report recently published online in the Neurologist.
February 8, 2022
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Case report: Obstructive sleep apnea treated with oral appliance
By Dr. Mark Murphy
Dr. Mark Murphy describes the case of a 43-year-old woman previously diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea. After struggling with other methods, the woman experienced positive results with an oral appliance.
February 8, 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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What you need to know about the nocebo effect
By Melissa Busch
The nocebo effect is real and can cause worsening dental symptoms and other adverse events, according to a review published on January 18 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. In dentistry and other medical fields, the effect can lead to poor treatment outcomes.
January 24, 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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FDA warns that buprenorphine causes dental problems
By Melissa Busch
The use of transmucosal buprenorphine, a drug prescribed to treat opioid use disorder and pain, may cause dental problems, according to a warning issued January 12 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
January 12, 2022
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Computerized anesthesia devices cause less pain, anxiety
By Theresa Pablos
December 8, 2021
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