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New product: Septodont launches electronic syringe

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental anesthetics manufacturer Septodont has launched its new Dentapen electronic syringe.

November 19, 2018

Study reports epinephrine safe in heart failure patients

By Tony Edwards

Should epinephrine be used with local anesthesia for dental procedures in adult patients who previously had heart failure? Researchers reported their answer to this question in a poster at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions on November 11.

November 12, 2018

Bupivacaine liposome gets 2019 CDT code

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has created a new Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for Exparel, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension from Pacira Pharmaceuticals.

November 11, 2018

Does laser therapy boost healing after tooth extraction?

By Lori Roniger

Using a laser for wound healing after tooth extraction remains controversial. A new review looked at the evidence and found that laser treatment improved would healing but with some important caveats.

October 29, 2018

Nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may dull pulpitis pain in kids

By Theresa Pablos

A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found that the combination significantly bolstered children's pain relief compared with those who received ibuprofen alone.

October 23, 2018

Ensuring pediatric sedation safety top concern of anesthesiologist

By Tony Edwards

SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to pediatric sedation safety, it is important for dentists and anesthesiologists to work together to ensure that properly trained practitioners are at every procedure, according to Dr. Samuel Wald. He spoke at this week's American Society of Anesthesiologists 2018 annual meeting.

October 17, 2018

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Nitrous oxide & ibuprofen may dull kids' pulpitis pain

By Theresa Pablos

October 16, 2018

Exparel significantly reduces pain after implant surgery

By Theresa Pablos

An injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery. A recent study found that the bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension Exparel significantly reduced pain for patients who underwent full-arch implant placement.

October 11, 2018

Second Opinion: Rethinking pain management

By Solomon Poyourow, DDS, MD, MPH

While dentists are not the primary prescribers of opioid analgesics, it is time to take a closer look at acute pain management and change prescribing behavior, writes oral surgeon Dr. Solomon Poyourow in this Second Opinion column.

October 8, 2018

Second Opinion: Opioids and the dental community

By Jacob Elefant, DDS

Dr. Jacob Elefant opened an addiction treatment facility to help patients overcome their addiction to substances such as methamphetamine and opioids. In this Second Opinion, he spells out what dentists and dentistry need to do to address the opioid epidemic.

September 13, 2018

Propofol developer wins top science award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The developer of propofol has won the 2018 Lasker Award for clinical medical research, one of the most prestigious awards in medicine.

September 12, 2018

CDA Presents 2018: 1st day highlights video

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SAN FRANCISCO - Missed the first day of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting? Now you can catch up as DrBicuspid.com's Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards and Associate Editor Theresa Pablos bring you up to date on our coverage and conference developments.

September 7, 2018

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