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Management of pre- and postoperative dental and surgical pain during the opioid crisis

Dr. Diana Bronstein discusses protocols to reduce patient dependence on opioids for pain management Introduction and background The opioid crisis is a well-documented and reported current event which deserves attention and consideration when practicing daily patient care. With over 9.5 million Americans abusing prescription opioids in 2020 and over 2.7 million with an opioid use […]

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Dental infections, part 2 — prophylaxis: help avoid antimicrobial resistance

Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, and Jessica Price continue their discussion of concepts surrounding antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry Introduction Use of antimicrobials in the field of dentistry is not limited to treating active dental infections. Many dentists prescribe antibiotics as a onetime dose prior to performing procedures. In fact, in the United States, general and specialty

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Communicating periodontal issues across dental implant platforms

Drs. Stuart Segelnick and Mea A. Weinberg review typical challenges and management at the dental implant-abutment connection Introduction Dental implants have a record of long-term success with a cumulative survival rate of about 96% up to 10 years post-loading.1,2 It is important to realize the various factors that can influence implant survival or failure. A

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Dental infections: help avoid antimicrobial resistance — part 1

Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, and Jessica Price start their discussion on the judicious use of antibiotics in the dental practice Introduction Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical advances since their first introduction in the late 1920s. Alexander Fleming’s breakthrough discovery of penicillin paved the way for a domain of medicine that has enabled once

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Robotic-assisted dental implant placement technology: overview, implementation, and case report

Dr. Bruce Smoler discusses the clinical benefits of robotic-assisted implant surgery Abstract Background/Purpose This article aims to highlight the evolution of robotic haptic dental implant technology — the advances, implementation, and review of a case study. Results Robotic-guided implant placement can effectively help save significant patient treatment time while offering high precision with predictable outcomes.

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Managing controlled substances in dental practice: prescribing and record keeping

Tyler Dougherty, PharmD; Michael O’Neil, PharmD; and Nikki Sowards, PharmD; review key considerations when prescribing and storing controlled substances Introduction Prescription medication misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), and diversion continue to remain problematic across the United States. Dental practitioners are often targeted by patients since they are a potential source of potent prescription opioids. Additionally,

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Ultra-narrow diameter implants for the treatment of mandibular anterior external resorption

Dr. Paul Mozer discusses guided implant surgery with narrow diameter implants Successful implant surgery is in large measure reliant upon the accurate position of the implant and its prosthetic components.1,2 The overloading of the implant body or its prosthetics have been considered by several studies that specifically addressed the concerns that arise from poor implant

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Practical considerations for utilizing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) — a primer

Nikki Sowards, PharmD; Michael O’Neil, PharmD;  and Tyler Dougherty, PharmD; discuss how prescription drug monitoring programs play an important role in monitoring controlled substances Introduction Although not first-line therapy, prescription opioids play an important role in the management of acute dental pain. However, all medications carry risks, which in the case of opioids can lead

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