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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Multifaceted approach needed for safer sedation
By Tony Edwards
New training simulation equipment, new technology, revised sedation guidelines, and a focus on evidence and prevention rather than blame are among the ways dentists, dental organizations, and dental boards could work to decrease the likelihood of patient sedation deaths, according to ADA spokesperson Dr. Joel Weaver.
September 8, 2016
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Video from CDA Presents 2016: State of the art with local anesthesia
SAN FRANCISCO - DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video from the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference. In this video, dental hygienist Katherine Soal speaks about local anesthesia.
September 7, 2016
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Update: NJ dentist suspended after bacterial infections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Jersey oral surgeon linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis has had his practice suspended, according to an Associated Press report.
September 1, 2016
FDA requires boxed warnings on opioids, benzodiazepine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will require boxed warnings for prescription opioid analgesics, opioid-containing cough products, and benzodiazepines.
August 31, 2016
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