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
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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
Week in Review: Proposed anesthesia requirements | Ortho spending climbs | Perfect celebrity smiles
2021-05-28
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Delegates of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) may adopt new rules for in-office anesthesia to ensure patient safety.
Dental Dose: The risky combination of vaping and cannabis
2021-05-20
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
Treating dental pain with opioids triples patient overdose risk
2021-05-02
Overdose risk is nearly three times higher for patients who fill opioid prescriptions after undergoing dental procedures, according to a study published on April 29
Week in Review: Cache of hidden teeth | Pandemic recovery | Bupivacaine facts
2021-04-30
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The top story of the week is about a cache of donated baby teeth hidden away in an old ammunition bunker at
TMD linked to exposure to violence in children
2021-04-28
Adolescents who report temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and jaw dysfunction are more often exposed to violence, according to a study published recently in the Journal
Emergency dental visits rose 30% during COVID-19 pandemic
2021-04-05
The number of patients who visited emergency clinics in China for dental problems increased by approximately one-third during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared
ADA: Delta Dental is minimizing dentist anesthesiologists
2021-04-05
Delta Dental’s apparent ongoing refusal to credential dentist anesthesiologists has minimized the specialists’ standing and unfairly kept their reimbursement levels below those of other anesthesiology-providing