Dental Pain Control and Local Anesthesia: A 40-Year Journey
INTRODUCTION Local anesthetics (LAs) form the backbone of pain control techniques in dentistry. “Modern” dentistry began with the introduction of.
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CDA Presents Returns in Person and Online
The California Dental Association has scheduled CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry for September 9 through September 11 with attendance available.
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Dental License Suspended After Opioid Allegations and Patient Death
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has suspended the license of Mark C. Austin, DDS. Austin must immediately cease practicing dentistry.
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Stony Brook Evaluates Intramuscular Sedation in Pediatric Procedures
As it is becoming increasingly more common for pediatric patients to require general anesthesia for dental treatment, the Stony Brook School of Dental.
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Texas Inspector General Opens Investigation into Four Medicaid Dental Providers
The Texas Office of Inspector General (OIG) has opened investigations on four Texas Medicaid dental providers and requested dental records from those offices,.
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Five Ways You Can Ease Your Patients’ Dental Phobia
Most people don’t look forward to going to the dentist. It’s entirely normal for patients to feel apprehensive about dental procedures, especially those.
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Improved Oral Hygiene Fights Pneumonia Risks Among Cancer Surgery Patients
A study linking improved oral hygiene to a reduction in postoperative pneumonia in lung and esophageal cancer patients inspired a program to improve.
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Chronic Marijuana Use May Increase Sedation Needs
Cannabis has become a mainstay in 33 states for medical use and 11 states for recreational use. As chronic marijuana use becomes more.
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Video Laryngoscopy Speeds Up Nasotracheal Intubation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
During surgical procedures involving the jaws and oral cavity, anesthesia providers commonly use nasotracheal intubation to secure the patient’s airway. Proper tube placement.
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Partnership Aims to Reduce Pediatric Tooth Decay Among Indigenous Populations
A research project at the University of Manitoba (UM) Rady Faculty of Health Sciences that will strive to reduce the high rate of.
