New training simulation equipment, new technology, revised sedation guidelines, and a focus on evidence and prevention rather than blame are among the ways dentists, dental
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will require boxed warnings for prescription opioid analgesics, opioid-containing cough products, and benzodiazepines. Nearly 400
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $53 million in funding to help address the prescription opioid epidemic. The funds were
Crosstex has acquired Accutron, a manufacturer of conscious sedation nitrous oxide delivery systems. Crosstex is a subsidiary of Cantel Medical. The company’s portfolio includes water
A U.S. bill that provides resources to battle the ongoing opioid epidemic was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 22. The bill,
A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless
Two presentations from the 2016 Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) annual meeting are now available as continuing education (CE) videos. Topics include opioid misuse and
One out of five adults has shared prescribed opioid medication with another person, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine. Many study participants
California lawmakers have approved a bill to increase oversight of pediatric sedation during dental procedures after a 6-year-old boy died while under general anesthesia for
SAN FRANCISCO – Studies evaluating and comparing various options for pain control and management for endodontic patients were presented at the 2016 American Association of
SAN FRANCISCO – Researchers evaluated and compared various anesthetics for endodontic treatments, and they presented their findings at a session of the 2016 American Association
It was with great interest that I read the March 16 article, “JAMA: Too many opioids prescribed for extractions.” The article examined a March 15,
