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
Oral Health
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.
PPI Use and Periodontal Disease: What’s the Link?
“The data indicate that more conservative periodontal therapy might initially be considered for IBD patients with advanced periodontal disease for whom PPI are prescribed as a component of their IBD treatment,” the authors concluded.
No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Perioperative opioid fills linked to risk of return visit for constipation but not pain, dehydration or hemorrhage
Otezla Approved to Treat Oral Ulcers Associated With Behçet’s Disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Otezla (apremilast; Celgene) for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s disease. The approval was based on data from the placebo controlled, double blind phase 3 RELIEF study which evaluated the efficacy and safety of apremilast in patients with Behçet’s disease and active…
Most Antibiotics Prescribed Before Dental Procedures Unnecessary
Greater than 80% of antibiotics prescribed for infection prophylaxis prior to dental visits were found to be unnecessary, according to a recent retrospective cohort study.
