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Second Opinion: New technology aids TMD treatment
By Martin Gorman, DDS
It's a common scenario for dentists: Patients come to your office complaining of jaw pain. They may also mention that they're getting tension headaches, and they can't get a good night's sleep. As Dr. Martin Gorman writes, it might be temporomandibular disorder (TMD). He looks at the latest technology to help with the diagnosis and treatment.
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Family history is a risk factor for long-term opioid use
By Theresa Pablos
Dentists may want to ask about family members' opioid use before prescribing an opioid to a patient for oral surgery. Adolescents with persistent opioid use were nearly twice as likely to have a family member who also used opioids regularly in a new study, published on February 27.
February 27, 2019
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Can an intranasal NSAID offer relief for endodontic pain?
By Tony Edwards
Which pain reliever do you prescribe for patients experiencing pain from their untreated endodontic symptoms? A new study compared the intranasal form of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ketorolac with a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen to see which is more effective.
February 19, 2019
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Parents believe opioids are more effective than alternatives
By Theresa Pablos
Parents are well aware of the risks associated with opioids, including addiction and overdose. Yet many still believe opioids are more effective at relieving pain after surgery than alternative medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
February 6, 2019
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Regular NSAID use may increase some HNC survival rates
By Tony Edwards
Regular use of aspirin or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) pain medication may increase the survival rates for certain head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, according to a new study. However, researchers caution that there are no specific regimen recommendations at this time.
January 31, 2019
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Liquid medications pose risk for cancer patients' oral health
By Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH
Patients receiving treatment for cancer face many obstacles, including possible damage to their oral health from the sucrose in the liquid medications they take. Dental hygienist Jill Meyer-Lippert shares some practical advice for helping these patients maintain and improve their oral health.
January 29, 2019
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Opioid overdoses eclipse car crashes for accidental deaths
By Theresa Pablos
Americans are more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a motor vehicle crash, according to new data from the National Safety Council. 2017 was the first year that the odds of death from an opioid overdose surpassed car crashes in the organization's analysis.
January 24, 2019
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New app takes bruxism, TMD monitoring on the go
By Theresa Pablos
Researchers have created a mobile application that monitors patients during their daily routine. The prototype may one day help clinicians diagnosis and monitor bruxism, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and other jaw-related disorders outside of the clinic.
January 16, 2019
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New Calif. prescription form requirements take effect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances are now required to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.
January 13, 2019
Vibrations and cold may ease kids' injection pain
By Theresa Pablos
For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts of dentistry. But a bee-shaped distraction device may help ease this pain and anxiety, according to the findings of a new study.
January 1, 2019
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Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Vibrations and cold may ease kids' injection pain
By Theresa Pablos
December 16, 2018
Case report: Anesthesia-free subgingival restoration
By Joshua Weintraub, DDS
Dr. Joshua Weintraub reports on the case of a 67-year-old man found to have recurrent subgingival decay under an old composite restoration on examination. He describes performing a gingivectomy and restoring the tooth using a laser for treatment.
December 10, 2018
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