The ADA has released its Practical Guide to Substance Use Disorders and Safe Prescribing. The guide covers topics such as the following: Drug diversion Understanding
While dentists are prescribing fewer opioids than in past years, the death rate from drug overdose in the U.S. more than doubled from 6 to
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Solace Lifesciences a patent for NuCalm, a technology designed to relieve stress in dental patients. NuCalm involves
In part one of this series, two dental professionals addressed how to help prevent substance abuse through education, ideal pain management prescriptions, and screenings. This
About 1 in 4 people abuse drugs and alcohol, according to a presentation at the recent California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2015 meeting in San
The Foundation for Facial Recovery has officially launched after receiving tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The foundation will provide educational programs and
Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Department of Health have released guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute or chronic head and orofacial
A dose of oral midazolam may be a useful treatment option for children with predental surgery anxiety, according to a recent study in the Journal
Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists
A new study evaluated the safety of succinylcholine alternatives for pediatric patients who require neuromuscular blockade for treatment. With dentists forced to look for alternatives
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Recent research suggests that oral midazolam may help reduce children’s anxiety before comprehensive dental procedures. A study found that
About 1 in 4 patients misuse opioids prescribed for chronic pain, according to a new systematic review. Dentists are in a prime position to help
