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CMS delays Medicare enrollment rule to 2019

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists may get a temporary reprieve from a U.S. government program designed to get a handle on the country's opiate crisis. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it has delayed by two years the date by which dentists must be enrolled with the government to be able to prescribe powerful Part D drugs such as opiates.

November 8, 2016

NJ dental association creates new opioid guidelines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) has created new guidelines to help its members safely prescribe and dose opioid medications for acute dental pain.

November 6, 2016

Alberta dental association revises sedation policy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in the Canadian province of Alberta are no longer allowed to administer deep sedation or general anesthesia to patients while performing dental treatments, according to a revised policy set by the Alberta Dental Association and College.

November 6, 2016

The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Over the last month, companies have introduced a nasal anesthetic, a scanner, a handpiece, toothpastes, loupes, and more. Here's a look at the latest new products recently launched from St. Renatus, Brasseler USA, 3M, and others.

November 6, 2016

Should procedures requiring sedation be combined for kids?

By Tony Edwards

Combining dental and medical procedures for children is both safe and cost-effective when appropriate, according to a study presented at the recent 2016 Anesthesiology annual meeting. The Ohio researchers noted that limiting sedation exposure in children is preferable to reduce the risk of anesthesia-related complications.

November 1, 2016

Nasal spray anesthetic now available for preorder

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

St. Renatus has announced that the company's nasal anesthetic for dentistry, Kovanaze, is now available for preorder.

October 23, 2016

Do emergency departments overprescribe antibiotics?

By Theresa Pablos

A new review found that antibiotics don't help some types of dental pain commonly seen in emergency departments. The study authors urged professionals to consider antibiotics' risks and benefits before prescribing them.

October 17, 2016

Week in Review: 100M opioids unused? Plus, end-of-the-year office prep and perio research

By Tony Edwards

October 6, 2016

Study: 100M opioids unused annually after oral surgery

By Donna Domino

More than half of opioids prescribed to patients after dental extractions are not taken after surgery, a new study has found. The surplus is troubling given the ongoing opioid epidemic and evidence showing that people who abuse opioids often use leftover pills prescribed for friends or family, University of Pennsylvania researchers said.

October 6, 2016

Pain: Is it dental or something else?

By Donna Domino

Many patients go to the dentist seeking relief from pain. While most dental problems are readily identifiable, many aren't so obvious. An orofacial pain expert discussed the different types of oral pain and the appropriate treatments in a presentation at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference.

September 27, 2016

Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco

By Tony Edwards

The California Dental Association's CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. DrBicuspid.com was there, bringing you exclusive coverage on topics that affect your practice.

September 26, 2016

Hawaii dentist indicted on 37 counts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kailua, HI, dentist has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 37 counts, including manslaughter, based on patient incidents from 2013 and 2016.

September 11, 2016

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