The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) recently unveiled a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will support interventions and programs to prevent, reduce,
Achieving complete anesthesia of a patient’s tooth that needs treatment when everything else in the mouth seems numb is the most common difficulty clinicians face,
Children with dental anxiety may experience benefits such as improved mood and less self-reported pain by using a simple breathing technique during treatment, according to
You’re startled by a threatening sound, and your breath quickens. You smash your elbow and pant in pain. Why does your breathing rate increase dramatically
The nocebo effect is real and can cause worsening dental symptoms and other adverse events, according to a review published on January 18 in the
Dental Dose is a twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and
The use of transmucosal buprenorphine, a drug prescribed to treat opioid use disorder and pain, may cause dental problems, according to a warning issued January
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry’s new Pain Research Center has named Rajesh Khanna, PhD, as its director. Before joining NYU, Khanna was
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) on December 21 released the long-awaited sequel to
A synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) made of cannabis compounds may diminish orthodontic tooth movement, extending treatment for regular drug users. The animal study was published on
Using computerized anesthesia devices results in less pain and anxiety for adult dental patients compared to traditional anesthesia delivery, according to a review article published
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Are computerized anesthesia devices the future of dentistry? These smart systems can provide dentists with crucial feedback during anesthesia