cannabis

When to Consider Cannabis or CBD for Pain Relief Before Surgery

The practice of dentistry is currently evolving at a fast pace. As a physician,...

Chronic Marijuana Use May Increase Sedation Needs

Cannabis has become a mainstay in 33 states for medical use and 11 states...

Cannabis Users Might Require More Anesthesia During Surgery

Cannabis users might require more anesthesia during surgery than non-users, have increased pain afterward,...

Study to Examine Cannabis’ Effect on Oral Health in Indigenous Communities

A multidisciplinary team from the University of Toronto has received a five-year, $1.5 million...

THC Accelerates Head and Neck Cancer Growth

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular...

Hygienists Encouraged to Have the Cannabis Conversation in Canada

With its recent nationwide legalization, people need to think carefully before using cannabis considering...

Medical Marijuana and the Science of Relief

Since the beginning of modern medicine, doctors have struggled to bridge the gap between...

The Growing Debate Over Medical Cannabis

As acclaimed journalist (and celebrated pot-smoker) Hunter S. Thompson wrote in The Rum Diary,...

Dentists May See More Marijuana Users

Recreational marijuana is legal in 8 states and the District of Columbia, while 28...

Drug Use Linked to Poor Oral Health

Dental patients with substance use disorders have more tooth decay and periodontal disease than...