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An unexpected high blood-pressure reading should be repeated after rest with correct technique. Symptoms, cardiovascular history, procedure urgency and invasiveness determine whether care proceeds,…
Editorial prescribing perspective: Use Dental Antibiotic Stewardship: A Clinical Guide https://dentalreach.today/dental-antibiotic-stewardship-a-clinical-guide/ When a medicine is indicated, hepatic…
Editorial safety pathway: For chairside preparedness, review Management Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice : A Comprehensive Approach…
Editorial bleeding perspective: For invasive procedures, continue with Anticoagulants and Dental Extractions: Bleeding-Risk Guide…
Editorial medication perspective: For a common risk modifier, read Xerostomia: A Neglected Burden in Oral Health https://dentalreach.today/xerostomia-a-neglected-burden-in-oral-health/…
Necessary preventive, diagnostic, restorative and emergency dental care can generally be provided during pregnancy. Use justified imaging, pregnancy-aware positioning, indication-specific medicines…
Erosive tooth wear is often multifactorial. Distribution and surface form should be interpreted with dietary acid, reflux or vomiting, saliva, brushing timing and tooth-to-tooth wear. Longitudinal…
Editorial differential-diagnosis perspective: For non-dental pain mechanisms, review Neurologists and the Dental Connection: Understanding Orofacial Pain…
Editorial planning pathway: Use The Importance of Dental Treatment Planning: A Comprehensive Guide https://dentalreach.today/the-importance-of-dental-treatment-planning-a-comprehensive-guide/ to…
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,…
Editorial lesion-management perspective: For deep lesions, continue with Deep Caries Management: Is Complete Caries Removal Actually Required?…
Editorial biological perspective: Review The ‘zero bone loss’ concept in implant dentistry https://dentalreach.today/the-zero-bone-loss-concept-in-implant-dentistry/ Implant position, tissue…