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New research focuses on endo pain relief issues

By Tony Edwards

New research on pain control and management for patients was presented on April 11 at the 2019 American Association of Endodontists annual meeting in Montreal. The presentations included research on the use of photodynamic therapy, persistent pain after root end surgery, and the link between depression and postoperative pain.

April 11, 2019

Benco to distribute StellaLife pain management products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Benco Dental has announced a partnership with biotechnology company StellaLife to distribute the company's alternative pain management products.

April 2, 2019

New survey looks at anesthesia trends, safety in 2019

By Theresa Pablos

How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the most severe anesthesia complications are very rare, occurring in less than one person out of thousands of patients.

March 19, 2019

Calif. halts new prescription requirements law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California has temporarily halted a law that requires dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.

March 17, 2019

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: New survey looks at anesthesia trends, safety in 2019

By Theresa Pablos

March 12, 2019

Anesthesiology recognized as dental specialty

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has announced that dental anesthesiology will become the 10th recognized dental specialty.

March 12, 2019

Study finds Botox-A effective in treating TMD

By Tony Edwards

The goal when treating patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is to relieve their symptoms and help them regain jaw movements. An injection of botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) may help when conservative treatments are not successful, according to a new study.

March 11, 2019

FDA commissioner resigns

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scott Gottlieb, MD, has resigned as the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

March 4, 2019

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.

February 27, 2019

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

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

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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