Opioid Prescriptions vs other pain relief Modalities
May 24, 2019 -- The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions? Researchers conducted an international study to find out. Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study of opioid prescriptions by dentists in the U.S. and England over a year. […]
Parents Believe Opioids are More Effective than Alternatives
By Theresa Pablos, DrBicuspid.com associate editor February 7, 2019 -- Parents are well aware of the risks associated with opioids, including addiction and overdose. Yet many still believe opioids are more effective at relieving pain after surgery than alternative medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) surveyed more than a […]
