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Assessing the Risk of Drug Interactions

Mar 20, 2020

...estimating a disclosure rate of 30%.17 Further complicating science’s understanding is the variability in the quality and composition of herbal products, as well as the relative lack of research into...

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Alternatives to Antibiotics in Oral Health Care

Jun 3, 2020

...manage pain with over-the-counter medications.1 PAIN MANAGEMENT Systemic agents are often not indicated following dental treatments. For pain control, oral health professionals can recommend a host of over-the-counter (OTC) products...

Oral Systemic

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Sep 16, 2020

...of Health and Human Services (HHS).10 The opioid crisis is a multi-faceted, complex issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable about opioid misuse, OUD, and...

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Effectiveness of Charcoal in Teeth Whitening

Oct 28, 2020

...the word “whitening” is used in most over-the-counter products, whitening means the product removes surface stains. It does not change the inherent color of the teeth; this is called “bleaching.”...

Periodontics

Sensitivity Management After Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Jan 29, 2021

Tooth sensitivity is a common complaint, especially following periodontal debridement, a key component of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Instrumentation during NSPT may inadvertently lead to exposed dentin, open dentinal…

Xerostomia

Addressing Xerostomia in Patients Undergoing Treatment For Head and Neck Cancer

Jul 19, 2021

...risk for oral complications and should be monitored closely by their oral healthcare team. Radiation therapy reduces salivary flow and composition, which may cause teeth to rapidly decay if not...

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Fluoride Treatment Strategies

Sep 20, 2021

...At-Home, Over-the-Counter Fluoride Products All patients, even those at low caries risk, may benefit from over-the-counter (OTC) fluoride toothpaste and community water fluoridation.6 Most OTC dentifrices are between 1,000 ppm...

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CE Sponsored by Colgate: Explore the Options in Take-Home Whitening

Mar 21, 2022

...comparison to the baseline shade, an 8.7 shade improvement. Challenges of the Take-Home Approach One of the most widely used take-home approaches is nightguard vital bleaching, which requires the complete...

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Addressing Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Burning Mouth

May 17, 2022

...due to vascular vasoconstriction and blood pooling in the lower extremities.2,4 This syndrome has come to the attention of the medical community due to recent reporting as a potential autoimmune...

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Prevent Bleaching-Related Tooth Sensitivity

Jan 18, 2023

Tooth sensitivity is the most common side effect of bleaching and may deter some patients from undergoing this cosmetic procedure. Bleaching-related tooth sensitivity is quite different from other causes of...