Prophylactic Antibiotics Not Needed Before Invasive Dental Procedures
No evidence of temporal association seen between invasive dental procedure and late prosthetic joint infection
Oral Health
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 103
This week news of a new treatment for insomnia; The FDA comment on magnesium hypertension claims; Transmucosal buprenorphine linked to dental decay; Researchers assess changes in menstrual cycles in relation to COVID vaccines; And experts have their say on the best diets for 2022.
USPSTF Urges Docs to Help Prevent Tooth Decay in Young Children
Primary care clinicians should apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of all children younger than 5 years of age to prevent dental caries
ASA: Standing Oral Acetaminophen Before Tonsillectomy Cuts IV Usage
Additional benefits include reducing variability and significant cost savings
USPSTF Advises Applying Fluoride Dental Varnish for Young Children
Fluoride supplementation recommended for children 6 months and older if water supply does not contain enough fluoride
Dry Mouth Spray Recalled Due to Possible Microbial Contamination
The recall applies to products bearing an expiration date from 11/2021 through 5/2022.
Possible Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Oral Rinse
Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse is indicated for the treatment of gingivitis.
Most Users Report Cannabidiol Use for Treatment of Diagnosable Conditions
Psychiatric, orthopedic, and sleep issues most commonly cited in a Reddit forum
Dentists’ Rx for Opioids Pose Danger for Drug Interactions
In older adults, interactions with meds for depression, anxiety increase risk for ED visits, hospitalizations.
