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Top 5 news stories from spring 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from spring 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the ADA creating a new licensing exam, followed by our list of the 10 largest dental service/support organizations in the U.S.
June 27, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.
June 20, 2017
Can early-life family income influence lifelong dental pain?
By Lori Roniger
Lower socioeconomic status is known to negatively affect various health outcomes, but scant information is available on its relationship to dental pain. To learn more, researchers of a new study investigated the effects of family income early in life and parental education on dental pain in adulthood.
June 18, 2017
2016 09 27 16 12 55 970 Woman Pain2 400
Second Opinion: Outpatient detoxification for opioid-addicted patients
By Vikram Tarugu, MD
While steps are needed to reduce the number of prescribed opioids in the U.S., what about those patients who may already be addicted and at risk? In this Second Opinion, Vikram Tarugu, MD, details a detoxification program that may be appropriate for your patients and your community.
June 14, 2017
2017 06 14 12 20 15 593 Tarugu Vikram 400
Which instruments are best for reducing post-endo pain?
By Lori Roniger
Do rotary or reciprocating instruments produce less pain for patients after endodontic treatment? The results of previous research have not produced a clear winner. Therefore, the authors of a new study performed a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials to provide a definitive answer.
June 13, 2017
2017 01 25 17 32 55 822 Endodontics Root Canal 400
Legal Cases: Claimed nerve injury and trismus after mandibular block
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A patient returns to your office just days after you performed a mandibular block. You refer the patient to an oral surgeon, then don't hear from the patient again. Until three months later and you are being served. In their latest Legal Cases series, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document how they handled this case for their client and what you can do to try to prevent it from happening.
June 11, 2017
2016 08 15 14 01 32 982 Law Books 400
FDA asks drug firm to stop selling opioid analgesic Opana ER
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals stop selling the reformulated version of its opioid analgesic Opana ER due to the risk for abuse.
June 8, 2017
Spring 2017 new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com
By Tony Edwards
During spring 2017, new products ranging from a topical anesthetic gel to dentures and scalers were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from Vita North America, Komet USA, Premier Dental Products, and other companies.
June 8, 2017
2017 06 08 16 27 19 19 Brasseler Implant Pro 5 400
Are nonnarcotic analgesics effective for post-op endo pain?
By Lori Roniger
Some patients and dental practitioners favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but studies on their effectiveness for this indication have been conflicting. However, a new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options.
June 7, 2017
2017 06 01 10 11 03 764 Pills Acetaminophen 400
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Are nonnarcotic analgesics effective for post-op endo pain?
By Tony Edwards
May 31, 2017
Opioid painkillers more common in low-income households
By Theresa Pablos
Household income may determine whether a patient uses an opioid or nonopioid analgesic for dental pain, a new study has found. Participants from households making less than $15,000 per year were nearly twice as likely to take opioids than those from the highest income bracket.
May 25, 2017
2016 10 06 15 22 02 163 Bottle Pills 400
Endo retreatment pain similar with reciprocating, rotary systems
By Lori Roniger
When endodontic retreatment is needed, is using a reciprocating or rotary instrumentation system a better option? Research has produced conflicting results, depending upon the factors studied. To learn more, a new randomized clinical trial examined how the use of these instruments for retreatment affects postoperative pain.
May 21, 2017
2017 01 25 17 32 55 822 Endodontics Root Canal 400
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