Researchers have created a mobile application that monitors patients during their daily routine. The prototype may one day help clinicians diagnosis and monitor bruxism, temporomandibular
California dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances are now required to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of
For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts of dentistry. But a bee-shaped distraction
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts
What considerations should you have when prescribing opioids for pregnant women? The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center created a new guide to
A questionnaire originally developed for patients with lower back pain may be able to help distinguish between different types of orofacial pain. Researchers found that
Opioid prescriptions by dentists and oral surgeons may lead to a statistically significant increased risk of persistent opioid use and abuse for adolescents and young
A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found
SAN FRANCISCO – When it comes to pediatric sedation safety, it is important for dentists and anesthesiologists to work together to ensure that properly trained
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for
An injectable anesthetic may be able to dull pain after major implant surgery. A recent study found that the bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension Exparel significantly
The overuse of prescription opioids and opiates has become a national crisis. In 2017, there were 2,196 opioid-related overdose deaths in California, according to the