Alerting clinicians when patients die from a drug overdose may decrease high-dose opioid prescriptions and potentially prevent future casualties, according to a clinical trial recently published in
A new tool uses LED lights to numb dental patients without using needles, according to clinical study being conducted by researchers at Griffiths University in
Giving patients ibuprofen plus potassium fluoride prior to in-office bleaching may be effective in reducing tooth sensitivity and pain, according to a study published on
There are very few people who would consider having dental treatment without anesthesia. Preventive services and routine teeth cleanings aside, one of the top reasons
If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it
In the world of dentistry, innovations that improve patient comfort and treatment efficiency are always welcome. One such innovation is poised to make waves in
You are seeing a new patient today in your hygiene chair. She explains that she has been experiencing pain in her jaw when she eats,
A dentist in Florida voluntarily surrendered his dental license for administering general anesthesia to a patient with special needs and a history of seizures without
A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story
Wearing glasses with green lenses for 10 minutes prior to third-molar surgery may reduce the dental anxiety and heart rate of patients, according to a
I still remember the very first day of learning dental anesthesia and injections in dental hygiene school. Do you remember that day as well? Even
Low-level laser therapy, which uses special lights to stimulate cell function, may offer immediate pain relief from burning mouth syndrome, according to a press release