Is an anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) nerve block more effective than an infraorbital nerve block (IONB) in achieving pulpal anesthesia in the anterior maxilla?
Patients face a greater risk of developing bacteremia following dental extractions (BDE) under general anesthesia than local anesthesia, according to a new study by researchers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are safer than opioids for elderly patients, according to a study published in the December 13/27
Milestone Scientific, maker of computerized anesthesia injection systems, reported increased profits for the third quarter of 2010 (end-September 30), the company announced. Net loss for
For dental practitioners who administer propofol (Diprivan) on a regular basis, this past year has been a challenging one. There has been an ongoing shortage
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, long-term bisphosphonate therapy appears to benefit the periodontium, researchers report in a
The South Dakota Board of Dentistry is proposing to amend rules regarding sedation and advertising, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. The proposal would
A handheld device that tests saliva for cannabis or cocaine use has been developed by U.K. scientists, according to a story in the Daily Mail.
Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) lower laryngospasm more than threefold compared to endotracheal tubes (ETT) used for general anesthesia, according to a new systematic review of
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 16 – Patients with advanced head and neck cancer survived just as well on experimental drugs in phase I trials