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NSAIDs Outperform Codeine for Post-Surgical Pain Control
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen provide better pain control and have fewer...
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ER Patients Commonly Receive Opioid and Antibiotic Prescriptions for Dental Issues
More than 50% of patients who visit the emergency department for a dental-related condition...
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Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation...
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Formula Improves Naproxen’s Efficacy in Treating TMJ Inflammation
Researchers affiliated with the University of Campinas in Brazil have developed an injectable formula...
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Celebrate National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26
October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which encourages people to safely...
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Cigna Notes Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Among Its Dental Providers
Cigna has partnered with dentists to increase awareness of the dangers of opioids, the...
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ADA Responds to Study of Excessive Opioid Prescriptions in Dentistry
The ADA says that it is aware of recent research from the University of...
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Delaware Campaign Aims to Prevent Opioid Abuse After Dental Procedures
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is launching a campaign to increase awareness...
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UnitedHealthcare Updates Policies to Reduce Potential Opioid Misuse
Noting that oral health professionals write 12% of all opioid prescriptions, including 45% of...
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Self-Care Techniques Prove Most Effective in Treating TMD Pain
While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment...