#pain management

Practice Management

Anxiety-Free Dentistry: Transforming Fear into Comfort in the Dental Chair Introduction

Dental anxiety remains one of the biggest barriers to oral healthcare worldwide. Anxiety-free dentistry focuses on communication, patient control, and minimally invasive approaches to transform fear into comfort and improve long-term oral health outcomes.

Endodontics

Single Visit vs Multiple Visit Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment can now be completed in either a single appointment or multiple visits, with both approaches showing comparable success rates when properly executed. Single Visit Approach: Modern technology has made it possible to complete cleaning, disinfecting, and filling the root canal in one session. This offers significant convenience for patients—requiring only one time off work and avoiding temporary fillings. Research confirms that single-visit treatments achieve success rates similar to multiple-visit procedures when appropriate disinfection protocols are followed. This approach works well for most routine cases, including vital teeth and those with chronic conditions. Multiple Visit Approach: The traditional method involves initial canal preparation, placement of antibacterial medication between appointments, and final filling at a subsequent visit. This extended timeframe allows for more thorough disinfection in complex cases, particularly those with severe infections or large lesions. However, it demands greater time commitment and carries risks like temporary filling failure. Clinical Decision-Making: The choice depends on individual case factors. Single visits suit most straightforward cases, while multiple appointments may benefit teeth with acute abscesses, persistent drainage, or complicated anatomy. Patient preference and practitioner expertise also play important roles. Both methods are effective when case selection is appropriate and technique is meticulous, giving practitioners flexibility to choose the best approach for each patient’s unique situation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Practice Management

Home Care Instructions After Dental Implant Placement

The first few weeks after dental implant placement play a crucial role in ensuring proper healing and osseointegration. Patients must follow specific post-surgical instructions related to diet, oral hygiene, activity restriction, and medication use to prevent complications such as infection or implant failure. Adherence to these guidelines promotes comfort, faster recovery, and long-term success of the dental implant.

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Posture, Pain & the Dentist’s Spine: A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way

“You can’t fix a patient’s smile if your spine is suffering.”

Dental Education & Research

Exploring Acupuncture as a Complementary Approach in Dental Treatment

Every few years, dentistry revisits an age-old question: Can ancient healing practices find scientific footing in our operatory? Acupuncture — once stereotyped...

Orofacial Pain & TMD

Headaches and TMD: A Hidden Overlap Dentists Can’t Afford to Miss

Endodontics

Mastering Root Canal Therapy: 10 Strategies for Pain Reduction and Clinical Success

Author: Dr Achla Goel Root canal therapy (RCT) is a crucial yet often feared dental procedure. Despite advancements in technology and technique, patient...

Dental News

Green Lens Glasses: A Simple Solution to Dental Anxiety and Pain

Dental anxiety is a widespread issue that can make oral surgeries particularly daunting for many patients. In a recent study, researchers investigated the...

Endodontics

Evaluating the Impact of Sodium Hypochlorite Concentration on Postoperative Pain in Endodontic Treatment

Endodontic treatment, commonly known as root canal therapy, is a procedure aimed at treating infections within the tooth's pulp. One critical component of this...

Pediatric Dentistry

Safer Pediatric Dental Pain Relief: New Guidelines Promote Nonopioid Solutions

A recent publication by a collaborative team comprising the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, the ADA Science and Research...

Endodontics

MTA: A Breakthrough in Easing Post-Root Canal Pain

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking study that could revolutionize postoperative pain management in root canal procedures. The randomized superiority...

Orofacial Pain & TMD

Platelet-Rich Plasma shows Promising Results in Treating Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis

A recent randomized controlled trial comparing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections with hyaluronic acid (HA) therapy for treating temporomandibular joint...

Dental Education & Research

Patient Anxieties: Dentistry’s Elephant in the Room

A topic that often remains unspoken, yet profoundly affects countless individuals: Dental Anxiety. Patient anxieties related to dentistry are, indeed, the "elep

Digital Dentistry

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dentistry

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dentistry This article is penned down by DentalReach Dental Divas Summit (DRDDS) 3 Speaker Dr Mohini Daultani. If you wish to...

Dental News

When to and Not to Prescribe Opioids : CDC Guidelines at Glance

The CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain (2022 Clinical Practice Guideline) is a clinical tool to help clinicians and patients work...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Pain to pain-free: Journey of local anesthetic delivery systems in dentistry

Abstract No oral surgical procedure can be done without local anesthesia. The main aim of local anesthesia is to ensure that dental procedures cause a minimal...

Dental Education & Research

Postoperative Pain Relief in Dentistry- Part 2

(This article is part 2 of the 2-part series on postoperative pain relief in dentistry) Abstract Pain is one of the main problems in the early postoperative...

Dental Education & Research

Postoperative Pain Relief in Dentistry - Part 1

(This article is part 1 of the 2-part series on postoperative pain relief in dentistry) Abstract Pain is one of the main problems in the early postoperative...

Implant Dentistry

Patient Underwent A Dental Implant Surgery Without Anesthesia.

The patient, Tomas Schröck who underwent a dental implant surgery under self-hypnosis without any anesthesia reported feeling hardly any pain during the entire...

Dental Education & Research

Dental Pain Perception Management – From Neglect to Prevention

- Dr Diksha Tahilramani Batra Versus Dentistry is one of the only medical faculties that has been infamously linked or associated with pain in the patients’...

Dental Education & Research

New hope for treating chronic pain without opioids

According to some estimates, chronic pain affects up to 40% of Americans, and treating it frustrates both clinicians and patients -- a frustration that's often...