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Study: Dentists prescribe only 2% of opioids

By Theresa Pablos

The amount of opioids prescribed by all healthcare practitioners in the U.S. has increased over the last 15 years, but the total quantity of opioids prescribed by dentists has declined, according to a new study. As of 2012, dental professionals prescribed only about 2% of the total quantity of opioids.

January 25, 2018

JADA: Capnography beneficial for moderate sedation

By Theresa Pablos

Monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide, or capnography, may be able to prevent severe adverse events in moderately sedated patients, according to a new review published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 11, 2018

Top 5 news stories from fall 2017

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from fall 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the newly issued high blood pressure guidelines, followed by a report on antibiotic use by dentists.

December 21, 2017

Congratulations to DrBicuspid.com's Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

December 13, 2017

Is Botox-A effective for TMD pain relief?

By Tony Edwards

Up to 10% of your adult patients may have pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), including refractory masticatory muscle pain. If conservative therapies are not effective, is botulinum toxin type A (Botox-A) an option?

November 20, 2017

Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Is Botox-A effective for TMD pain relief?

By Tony Edwards

November 13, 2017

Dental Excellence Awards voting ends November 14

By Tony Edwards

Have you joined hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards? If you haven't, do it now as voting ends soon. As multiple categories have very close races, your vote could make the difference.

November 9, 2017

Pa. dentist indicted on 200 counts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A federal grand jury in Pennsylvania has indicted a Pittsburgh dentist on 200 counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, healthcare fraud, using or maintaining a drug-involved premises, and other charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

November 2, 2017

New U.S. bill would remove Medicare prescription rule

By Tony Edwards

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 31 would remove the mandate for dentists to become a Medicare provider for their patient's prescriptions to be reimbursed by Medicare Part D. This bill would theoretically allow older Americans a wider range of dentists to choose from.

November 1, 2017

2 weeks to go in Dental Excellence Award voting

By Tony Edwards

It's your turn to join hundreds of your colleagues in voting for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. With tight races in many of the 10 categories, your vote matters more now than ever.

October 31, 2017

Trump officially declares opioid epidemic an emergency

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, garnering praise from the ADA.

October 25, 2017

Voting continues for Dental Excellence Awards

By Tony Edwards

Already scores of your colleagues have taken the opportunity to vote for the DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Now it's your turn to vote for finalists in 10 categories, including Best New CAD/CAM Product, Best New Preventive/Hygienist Product, and more.

October 19, 2017

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