Orofacial Pain: Page 41

Review compares treatment success of injectable anesthetics
By Tony Edwards
One reason patients cite for avoiding dental treatment is fear of pain during and after a procedure. Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of published studies to see if one injectable anesthetic worked better than others in different clinical situations. Their findings might help guide your clinical practice.
July 16, 2018
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The real cost of inadequate exams
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
An inadequate exam can have repercussions for patients beyond their immediate oral care issue, writes periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg. He relates a phone call he received from a friend with pain in his upper left molar area.
July 10, 2018
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U.S. House overwhelmingly passes opioid reform bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that addresses the ongoing opioid epidemic.
June 21, 2018
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
Which endo file is best for reducing post-op pain?
By Theresa Pablos
Not all endodontic files are equal when it comes to reducing pain after root canal treatment. A new study found that patients reported less pain after being treated by one self-adjusting file.
June 21, 2018
2016 10 04 13 57 40 48 Tooth Pulp Endodontic 400
Managing pain for the adolescent brain
By Theresa Pablos
Fast cars, unprotected sex, and opioid addiction? The brains of adolescents are wired to take risks, and dentists are often the first professionals to prescribe opioids to this population. Learn how one expert recommended treating teenagers and young adults during a recent ADA webinar.
June 17, 2018
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
Dental imaging products remain on U.S tariff list
By Tony Edwards
The dental industry received mixed news in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, as many dental products were taken off the list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them. However, imaging, optical, and anesthetic devices were not spared and remain on the list to have a 25% tariff imposed beginning in July.
June 14, 2018
2018 04 04 17 44 6897 U s China Flags Scissors 400
How much local anesthetic should you use?
By Lori Roniger
What's the maximum recommended dose for lidocaine or mepivacaine? The answer remains unclear as guidelines published by dental organizations, manufacturers, and textbooks vary, so researchers surveyed faculty at U.S. dental schools to learn more about the standards they teach.
June 14, 2018
2017 04 19 11 57 45 189 Injection Syringe 400
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Managing pain for the adolescent brain
By Theresa Pablos
June 10, 2018
Study: U.S. opioid deaths increased 300% from 2001 to 2016
By Tony Edwards
In the latest research to quantify the opioid epidemic in the U.S., researchers found that opioid-related deaths increased by more than 300% over a 15-year period. The researchers also reported that men accounted for two-thirds of all opioid-related deaths in 2016.
June 1, 2018
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
China product tariffs to be announced June 15
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental industry will know on June 15 if key products and materials imported from China will have a 25% tariff imposed by the U.S. government.
May 29, 2018
When a toothache isn't really a toothache
By Theresa Pablos
A patient comes into your practice complaining of a toothache, but what happens when the pain isn't originating where the patient feels it? Two orofacial pain experts shared what the red flags are for pain that isn't dental in nature at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.
May 23, 2018
2018 05 18 17 41 9868 Cda Presents 2018 Anaheim 400
Dental never events: Moving beyond wrong-tooth extraction
By Lori Roniger
Can you identify the "never events" in dentistry -- patient care incidents that safety experts agree should never happen? The concept of these never events is familiar in medicine, but its use in dentistry is more limited. An international team of researchers developed a list of dental never events that goes beyond wrong-tooth extraction.
May 22, 2018
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