Parotid abscesses cause rare facial palsy in 2 women
2021-08-03
Parotid gland abscesses caused unusual facial nerve palsy in two patients, according to a case report published on July 30 in the International Journal of
orofacial pain
Survey: 9% of U.S. adults report tooth/jaw pain
2021-08-02
Approximately 9% of adults reported pain in the tooth or jaw in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey. The
Week in Review: Stuck impression material | Anesthesia death | More IADR research
2021-07-30
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Our top story of the week broke down the case of a 71-year-old man who got dental impression material stuck in his
Week in Review: Broken 1.3-cm needle | Masks and dental health | IADR 2021
2021-07-23
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and two injection needles used as reference points assisted in the removal of a broken 1.3-cm suture needle
Adverse events are common in pediatric dental patients
2021-07-22
In a recent study, approximately 90% of U.S. pediatric dentists reported having at least one child experience an adverse event during dental treatment within the
CBD spray may help treat oral ulcers
2021-07-21
Cannabidiol (CBD) oral spray may inhibit inflammation in tongue ulcers, relieve pain, and accelerate the closure of lesions, according to an animal study presented at
GSK to spin off its consumer healthcare division
2021-07-15
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plans to spin off its consumer healthcare division into a separate company, according to a report posted July 15 on Forbes.com. The division
Drug overdose deaths soar 30% during the pandemic
2021-07-13
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. climbed nearly 30% in 2020, according to preliminary data released on July 14 by the U.S. Centers for Disease
NIDCR seeks grant submissions on pain management
2021-06-24
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and other agencies of the National Institutes of Health are seeking grant submissions for developing
Dental Dose: The brief history of cocaine in dentistry
2021-06-17
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
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Kids skip the dentist after general anesthesia procedures
2021-06-14
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Researchers from Scotland found a significant drop in dental care visits after children in the U.K. underwent general anesthesia
Week in Review: AAE on pulp therapy | COVID-19 antibody study | Hidden inflammatory disease
2021-06-04
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) announced its support for vital pulp therapy as a treatment option for adults with fully formed
