Orofacial Pain: Page 71

Buccal injection may be best for third-molar extractions
By Rob Goszkowski
A maxillary third-molar extraction is often accompanied by a palatal anesthetic injection -- a painful experience for the patient. Can that step be skipped in favor of a single buccal injection of 2% lidocaine with epinephrine? Yes, according to the findings of a new study in Anesthesia Progress.
September 26, 2013
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ADA offers digital drug reference guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is offering a digital drug reference guide, ADA/PDR Dental Therapeutics Online.
September 25, 2013
Researchers explore new way to treat central sleep apnea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A small implant being studied for the treatment of central sleep apnea is showing significant promise, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
September 24, 2013
Eliminating white-spot lesions: Try resin infiltration
By Rob Goszkowski
White-spot lesions that appear while patients are wearing orthodontic appliances are common and difficult to treat. Remineralizing agents and bleaching may have minimal impact, but a new study has found better results with resin infiltration.
September 23, 2013
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Poll: Few adults seek 2nd opinion for dental work
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A majority of Americans won't hesitate to get a second opinion for vehicle repairs, yet only 19% said they sought a second opinion for a medical condition, 17% for a medical procedure, and just 6% for dental work, according to an online poll conducted on behalf of Align Technology.
September 22, 2013
FDA to regulate certain mobile medical apps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications.
September 22, 2013
Propofol research may lead to safer anesthetics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research on propofol, the most commonly used anesthetic drug, may help scientists design new versions of the drug that reduce the risks involved in surgery and improve patient safety, according to a new study in Nature Chemical Biology.
September 22, 2013
Judge orders $1.3M in Medicaid funds returned to dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Texas judge has ordered the state to return $1.3 million that was withheld from Harlingen Family Dentistry based on unfounded allegations of fraud on orthodontic Medicaid billings.
September 22, 2013
Study: VELscope an imaging aid for BRONJ surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The VELscope is well-known as a noninvasive fluorescence device used by dental professionals to identify tissue abnormalities in the oral cavity. Now a new study has found that the VELscope may also be a useful aid in the surgical treatment of osteonecrosis of the jaw induced by bisphosphonates (BRONJ).
September 18, 2013
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AACD urges dental checkups for seniors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is urging seniors to seek a proper dental examination every six months and has compiled a short list of common concerns that seniors express about their smile.
September 16, 2013
Prilocaine increases methemoglobin in children
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The use of prilocaine in pediatric patients can increase the levels of methemoglobin in those patients, putting them at risk of associated problems that can include headache, dizziness, and seizures.
September 16, 2013
Dental board questions Ark. orthodontist about prophies
By Rob Goszkowski
An orthodontist summoned before the Arkansas State Board of Examiners last week is defending his offering of prophylaxes at one of his practices, saying it is within the realm of his specialty and not a violation of the state's Dental Practice Act.
September 15, 2013
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