Reset Perceptions About Treating Dental Pain

January 2019

Fresh emphasis will be put on reducing opioid Rxs for dental pain.

The latest evidence links opioid Rxs for wisdom tooth extractions in teens and young adults to a higher risk of later opioid use and misuse.

Point to safe and effective non-opioid options for dental pain.

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Table of Contents

Practice More Payers Will Recognize Your Value in Improving Patient Care
Diabetes Compare Cardiovascular Benefits of SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes
MRSA Don't Suggest MRSA Decolonization for Most Outpatients
Antihypertensives Ease Concerns About Cancer Risk With BP Meds
Oral Health Reset Perceptions About Treating Dental Pain
Opioids Don't Routinely Recommend Probuphine for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder
Venous Thromboembolism Guide Appropriate VTE Prophylaxis After Surgery or Hospitalization
Eczema Think of Fucibet as an Alternative to Fucidin H for Infected Eczema
Antiarrhythmics Take Notice When Patients Are on Amiodarone
Medication Errors Prevent Mix-Ups Between Lamotrigine and Labetalol
Supplements Be Ready for Patients to Ask About Eye Supplements for Blue Light