DENTAL RESEARCH

Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions

For many, third-molar extractions are often a memorable experience. In some cases, it’s memorable due to the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. Pain management is an essential aspect of dental care, including third molar extractions. The American Dental...

Systematic Review Examines Unfavorable Beliefs about Oral Health and Dental Care During Pregnancy

Health-related misinformation is often associated with a need for more scientific understanding or evidence and professional consensus. If the misinformation is consistently reiterated, especially by health care professionals, the misinformation can be wrongly accepted as truth. Unfortunately, a lot...

Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the Periodontium

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway obstruction, often caused by the collapse of the airway due to anatomical and functional factors. People most predisposed to developing OSA are overweight or...

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