Solomon Poyourow, DDS, MD, MPH[email protected]OpioidsSecond Opinion: Rethinking pain managementWhile dentists are not the primary prescribers of opioid analgesics, it is time to take a closer look at acute pain management and change prescribing behavior, writes oral surgeon Dr. Solomon Poyourow in this Second Opinion column.October 8, 2018Page 1 of 1Top StoriesPatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPatient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happySleep DentistryMouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very well