December 11, 2018 Originally Published: Managed Healthcare Connect – https://bit.ly/2Gmgscr By: Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – The epinephrine in emergency allergy shots like the EpiPen can deteriorate when exposed to heat, so they shouldn’t be left in the car on a hot day, researchers warn. “We work with hundreds of patients with histories of …
By: Theresa Pablos, associate editor, DrBicuspid.com The guidelines for evaluating and treating high blood pressure have been updated for the first time in more than a decade. The new recommendations lower the threshold for hypertension and eliminate the prehypertension category. For dentists, the changes could mean referring more patients to physicians for hypertension. It’s also …
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THE ROLE OF SUGAR IN DENTAL HEALTH What and how we choose to eat and drink, as well as toothbrushing and flossing and many other factors influence the risk of developing dental caries (tooth decay). Understanding, preventing and managing tooth decay requires addressing all the contributing factors together. Our teeth are undeniably important. Adults usually …
The Holidays are Here — Interesting [and timely] Article on Sugar and Dental Health Read More »
Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. (National Institute on Drug Abuse) Management of acute odontogenic pain is accomplished through a clinical approach that successfully incorporates both opioid and non-opioid analgesics. However, moderate to severe dental pain often occurs well after office hours and away from our immediate supervision. Thus, it …
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