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Mich. sues 4 opioid distributors under drug dealer act
By Wayne Forrest
Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Cardinal Health, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen Drug, and Walgreens, alleging the four major opioid distributors are liable under the state's Drug Dealer Liability Act.
December 17, 2019
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: 9 ways patients benefit from low-level laser therapy
By Kevin Henry
December 17, 2019
Pitt commits to opioid-free pain management
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) School of Dental Medicine has established opioid-free pain management guidelines for most procedures performed at its clinics. It is the first educational institution in the U.S. to take such action, according to the school.
November 20, 2019
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Can hypnosis reduce opioid use? Maybe
By Theresa Pablos
Can hypnosis and other mind-body therapies reduce the number of opioids needed to treat pain after dental surgery? Maybe, according to the findings of a systematic review recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
November 18, 2019
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CDA journal explores fluoride, pediatric pain, more
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association touches on several topics, including the history of water fluoridation in the state and pediatric pain.
October 31, 2019
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Third of Irish dental patients would choose sedation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A third of dental patients in Ireland would consider sedation for procedures such as fillings and extractions, because of their fear of going to the dentist, according to a news report published in the Digital Journal.
October 30, 2019
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U.S. residents use opioids more than immigrants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. residents are more than five times as likely to use prescription opioids than immigrants, according to a study published October 25 in JAMA Network Open.
October 30, 2019
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Provider type affects Medicaid opioid prescription rates
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may be writing fewer opioid prescriptions for Medicaid patients, but recipients are still likely to get the drugs if emergency room practitioners or others treat their dental problems, according to a study in October issue of thethe Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 30, 2019
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What you and your patients need to know about benzocaine
By Kevin Henry
Benzocaine has been in the news lately, and dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses the dangers that can be triggered by the anesthetic and also what dental professionals need to know and should be telling their patients about its usage.
October 30, 2019
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Receptionist sentenced for forging opioid prescriptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former receptionist for a Harrisburg, PA, dentist has been sentenced to federal prison for forging opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 29, 2019
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New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches
By Melissa Busch
Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions.
October 24, 2019
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ADA supports drug take-back event
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is taking an active role in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26. The goal of the event is to safely dispose of unused prescription medications and raise awareness and action to the U.S. opioid public health crisis.
October 23, 2019
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