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Opioids Versus Over the Counter: Pain Relief in Dental Care

According to The Journal of the American Dental Association, a review of oral analgesics...

ADA Highlights Opioid Policies Designed to Curb Misuse and Abuse

Noting recently published research connecting opioid prescriptions for dental procedures to risks of abuse...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Recommended for Patients at High Risk of Infective Endocarditis

Research at the University of Sheffield has revealed the impact that a change in...

Good Oral Health Improves Blood Pressure Treatment

People who take medication for high blood pressure are more likely to benefit from...

Pain Patients Each Cost the Economy Nearly $4,000 a Year

Patients who have long-term face and mouth pain that isn’t caused by toothache cost...

CALAOMS Ramps Up Opioid Education Efforts

The California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS) is joining the fight against...

Class of Drug Linked to Surge in Opioid-Related Deaths

People with chronic pain often are prescribed benzodiazepines to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and...

Accurate Coding Saves Lives

Opioids including prescription drugs, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016,...

Conference to Spotlight Pain Management Without Opioids

As the opioid crisis continues nationwide, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) will address...

ADA Announces New Opioid Policy

The ADA has announced a new policy on opioids supporting mandates on prescription limits...