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Ibuprofen & Nitrous Oxide May Dull Pulpitis Pain in Kids

By: Theresa Pablos, associate editor, DrBicuspid.com 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 that the combination significantly bolstered children’s pain relief compared with those who received ibuprofen alone. Pain management for irreversible pulpitis in children’s permanent teeth […]

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Top 10 Drugs Associated with Overdose Deaths

By: Deborah Brauser, Medscape Pharmacists  Deaths from drug overdose in the United States increased by 54% from 2011 to 2016 — with opioids, benzodiazepines (benzos), and stimulants the most commonly used drug classes involved, a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), shows. The report

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The Link Between Periodontal Conditions and Alzheimer’s Disease

By: Dimensions of Dental Hygiene (Editors) New research from the University of Illinois at Chicago indicates periodontal conditions may be an initiating factor in Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, published in PLOS One, suggest long-term exposure to periodontal pathogens causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice. Reporting in the paper, “Chronic Oral Application of

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Meet the Bee Who’s Helping Kids Feel More Comfortable at the Dentist

By: Theresa Pablos, associate editor, DrBicuspid.com 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 device may help ease this pain and anxiety, according to the findings of a new study. Buzzy has a vibrating base and cold wings.

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Are nonnarcotic analgesics effective for post-op endo pain?

By: Lori Roniger, DrBicuspid.com Associate Editor Some patients and dental practitioners favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but studies on their effectiveness for this indication have been conflicting. However, a new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options. Researchers analyzed high-quality, placebo-controlled

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What heat could be doing to your EpiPen

December 11, 2018    Originally Published: Managed Healthcare Connect – 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 anaphylaxis,

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What the new blood pressure guidelines mean for dentists (and hygienists)

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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