Wash. dentist charged after patient death in 2018
2019-10-08
A Washington dentist has been charged with unprofessional conduct tied to the death of a patient in January 2018. Ellis Burke Jardine, DMD, allegedly failed
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Cold, buzzing device succeeds at masking injection pain
2019-10-07
A cold and buzzing bee-shaped device has once again proved to reduce children’s injection pain in a new study. The device, known as Buzzy, significantly
Va. dentist sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions
2019-10-02
A Virginia dentist has been sentenced for an illegal opioid prescription writing scheme, according to a news report posted on October 2 by 13News Now
The facts about dental cavitations
2019-10-01
“Cavitation” is a term that is used to describe a dental problem in the jawbone. The general definition of a cavitation is an empty space
Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
2019-09-26
Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having a skilled staff, according to a
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Special needs patients require unique anesthetic approaches
2019-09-24
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Safe, successful dental treatments in special needs patients depend on choosing the right anesthetic methods and equipment and having
4 tips to prevent medication errors
2019-09-03
Medication errors and adverse events are not uncommon, and they seem to be happening with increasing frequency. Experts outlined four ways dentists can help prevent
Tramadol linked to low blood sugar in new study
2019-09-02
Tramadol is one of the most used opioid analgesics, but new research suggests it may have a severe side effect — hypoglycemia. Patients who used
Tooth, jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache
2019-08-28
Tooth or jaw pain may be symptoms of a headache, according to new research from the journal Neurology. Up to 10% of people with headaches
ASA survey respondents think marijuana safer than opioids
2019-08-25
A majority of U.S. adult survey respondents who expressed interest in using marijuana or cannabinoids for pain relief believe these products are safer or have
Email reminders may minimize daytime clenching, grinding
2019-08-25
If you want patients to stop grinding their teeth, maybe you should email them. A new study found that patients who received regular email reminders
Preventing medicine-related osteonecrosis takes a team
2019-08-22
Collaboration among dental professionals and pharmacists can help prevent medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a rare condition that typically occurs following tooth extractions, according
