Orofacial Pain: Page 60

New foundation helps those with TMJ, facial palsy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Foundation for Facial Recovery has officially launched after receiving tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service. The foundation will provide educational programs and conduct research to help those with facial palsy and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions.

July 7, 2015

Minn. teen dies after third-molar surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 17-year-old girl in Eden Prairie, MN, died on June 15 after an apparent cardiac arrest while being sedated to have her third molars removed on June 9.

June 16, 2015

Pa. releases opioid guidelines for dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pennsylvania's Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Department of Health have released guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute or chronic head and orofacial pain.

June 15, 2015

Study: Midazolam eases children's predental surgery anxiety

By Theresa Pablos

A dose of oral midazolam may be a useful treatment option for children with predental surgery anxiety, according to a recent study. Researchers found the drug helped children ease their parental separation anxiety and comply with an anesthetic mask.

June 10, 2015

Study: Intranasal midazolam is effective for kids

By Theresa Pablos

Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists administered the drug through the nasal cavity, children were sedated faster and had less drowsiness after dental procedures.

June 7, 2015

Study evaluates alternative pediatric neuromuscular blocker

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study evaluated the safety of succinylcholine alternatives for pediatric patients who require neuromuscular blockade for treatment.

June 3, 2015