The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have updated their sedation guidelines for the first time in three years.
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their sedation guidelines for the first
As a periodontist, I used to prescribe narcotic medication for patients who required it for periodontal surgery. I never had the personal experience of being
The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions?
The ongoing opioid epidemic has responsible dental practitioners seeking effective means of pain relief for their patients. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are an option many
Can cold therapy help patients after third-molar surgery? The results of a recent scientific review are mixed. While cold may be helpful for managing swelling,
A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud
Benco Dental has announced a partnership with biotechnology company StellaLife to distribute the company’s alternative pain management products. The StellaLife oral healthcare product line includes
How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the
California has temporarily halted a law that requires dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by
The U.S. National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has announced that dental anesthesiology will become the 10th recognized dental specialty. The
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral
