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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
EPA regulation on amalgam waste to be reinstated
By Tony Edwards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will lift its hold on finalized standards to reduce the discharge of mercury and other metals in wastewater from dental practices into municipal sewage treatment plants on June 14, 2017. The rule will go into effect on July 14, 2017, with a compliance date for dental offices of July 14, 2020.
June 12, 2017
2017 02 15 15 55 11 153 Epa Logo 400
Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity
By Theresa Pablos
With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.
June 12, 2017
2017 06 12 15 29 59 286 Laser Red Beams 400
FDA releases new consumer update on braces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new consumer update on orthodontics.
June 11, 2017
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
Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products
By Tony Edwards
June 8, 2017
Ore. school-based program gets $124K grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Oregon program that provides school-based dental care for children has received a $124,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.
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
What motivates you to save your life?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What motivates any of us to save our own lives? Dr. Alvin Danenberg recalls a past patient who came to his office for periodontal treatment but had a much more concerning health issue: This patient had already lost a lung from smoking and continued to smoke. This patient's particular circumstances made Dr. Danenberg ask what it takes to get people to save their own life?
June 6, 2017
2016 08 22 14 15 49 958 Danenberg Alvin 400
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