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Third of Irish dental patients would choose sedation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A third of dental patients in Ireland would consider sedation for procedures such as fillings and extractions, because of their fear of going to the dentist, according to a news report published in the Digital Journal.
October 30, 2019
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U.S. residents use opioids more than immigrants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. residents are more than five times as likely to use prescription opioids than immigrants, according to a study published October 25 in JAMA Network Open.
October 30, 2019
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Provider type affects Medicaid opioid prescription rates
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may be writing fewer opioid prescriptions for Medicaid patients, but recipients are still likely to get the drugs if emergency room practitioners or others treat their dental problems, according to a study in October issue of thethe Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 30, 2019
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What you and your patients need to know about benzocaine
By Kevin Henry
Benzocaine has been in the news lately, and dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses the dangers that can be triggered by the anesthetic and also what dental professionals need to know and should be telling their patients about its usage.
October 30, 2019
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Teens' sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes
By Melissa Busch
Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time with potential health problems, including obesity, caries, and diabetes, according to a new study published October 22 in PLOS One.
October 30, 2019
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Is a root canal scarier than spiders?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How much do you fear a root canal? A majority of adults are more afraid of this procedure than spiders, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.
October 29, 2019
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Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A patient's oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology Online Journal.
October 29, 2019
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Receptionist sentenced for forging opioid prescriptions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former receptionist for a Harrisburg, PA, dentist has been sentenced to federal prison for forging opioid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 29, 2019
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Third of kids in Britain don't brush at bedtime
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Approximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don't brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national survey.
October 28, 2019
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Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease in HPV prevalence among those who previously received the HPV vaccine, according to a study published online October 25 in JAMA Network Open.
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Anticancer agent shows promise for treating perio disease
By Theresa Pablos
A natural plant compound with anticancer properties may one day help treat periodontal disease, according to a study published on October 26 in BMC Oral Health. The authors explored the ways the compound, known as luteolin, could boost oral health.
October 28, 2019
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Dentist arrested for trying to entice minor into illegal meetup
By Melissa Busch
A Connecticut dentist has been arrested on charges of trying to entice someone he met on the internet who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl into having sex, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 28, 2019
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