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Pain Doesn’t Take a Holiday: Dental Opioids Study Points to Need for Better Prescribing
Pain from dental procedures can be managed without opioids, but a new study shows that many patients having a procedure before a weekend or holiday receive opioids.
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With Half of Adults Over 65 Lacking Dental Insurance, Poll Finds Strong Support for Universal Medicare Dental Benefit
Basic Medicare doesn’t include coverage for dental care, but a vast majority of older adults think it should, and many are skipping oral care due to cost.
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Opioid Prescriptions for Wisdom Teeth Linked to Long-Term Use
Read results from a new study exploring the connection between prescribing opioids to teens for pain relief after wisdom teeth removal and long-term opioid use.
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When CPAP Doesn’t Work: Surgery Offers Relief for Sleep Apnea Patient
Learn about maxillomandibular advancement, a surgery to treat sleep apnea that repositions the jaw and is ideal for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP treatment.