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30 discussions in Dental Pharmacology & Safety
DentalReach Clinical Contributor: Shared decision-making should explain meaningful benefit, uncertainty, alternatives, maintenance and the likely result of postponing treatment without promotional…
DentalReach Practice Perspective: A recent clinical trial has provided valuable insights into the effects of clonidine and epinephrine as vasoconstrictors in local anesthesia for patients. Clinical…
DentalReach Evidence Review: World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C,. The…
DentalReach Practice Perspective: The human body is prone to various diseases and disorders. The relationship between our body and diseases goes hand in hand, having various processes. Application…
DentalReach Critical Appraisal: Inferior alveolar and lingual nerve blocks are routine in dental practice—but what actually changes in speech when anesthesia sets in? Read the whole story.…
DentalReach Academic Editor: Hepatitis B is a DNA virus with double-stranded, which is a species of genus orthohepadnavirus and a member of family viruses known as Hepadnavirus. The. Application…
DentalReach Academic Editor: Explore Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, a predatory bacterium studied for its ability to attack other bacteria and its potential relevance to antimicrobial resistance. The…
For most pulpal pain and localised periapical conditions in an otherwise healthy adult, definitive dental treatment and source control take priority over systemic antibiotics. Fever, malaise,…
A practical bur-management system should separate instruments by procedure and material, record reuse limits where applicable, support validated cleaning and sterilisation, and allow chairside…
Which interaction checks do you build into every prescription? Consider anticoagulants, NSAIDs, macrolides, azoles, CNS depressants and medically complex patients.
Question: Is there a universal fallow time after every aerosol-generating dental procedure? Answer: No single interval fits every operatory. Use current local guidance and a documented risk…
Question: Can a chlorine dioxide mouthwash be recommended to prevent or treat COVID-19? Answer: No. Adequate clinical evidence and authorisation do not support that claim. A labelled dental rinse…