This review presents data from the literature focusing on opioids’ action on the central and peripheral nervous systems and subsequent influence on local anesthetics. AGD Subject Code: 340 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this…

In addition to the conventional Halsted inferior alveolar nerve block and two well-known alternatives, this discussion will examine key features of other mandibular block techniques and short needle approaches. AGD Subject Code: 340…

Dental teams can help decrease opioid misuse through risk assessment, patient education, and treatment referrals. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe how the COVID-19…

Using buffered articaine offers several clinical advantages in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the properties and pharmacokinetics that make…

Clinicians should consider nonopioid analgesics when managing adolescent postoperative pain — especially given these patients’ risk for inappropriate substance use. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

The risks associated with opioids can be greater than the benefits, so dentists should consider alternative strategies during minimal or moderate sedation. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able…

This hybrid agent offers distinct benefits over other local anesthetic drugs. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Discuss articaine’s hybrid ester and amide formulation, and this…

The conventional block, Vazirani-Akinosi block, and the Gow-Gates block can all be utilized to provide profound anesthesia in the mandible. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to:…

This analysis of research into opioid prescribing in dentistry leads to evidence-based recommendations for reducing or eliminating opioid use in dental pain management. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant…

An overview of this ancient technique and the most common oral conditions that can be treated with acupuncture therapy. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the basic…