Tyler Dougherty, PharmD; Michael O’Neil, PharmD; and Nikki Sowards, PharmD; review key considerations when prescribing and storing controlled substances Introduction Prescription medication misuse, substance use disorder (SUD), and diversion continue to remain problematic across the United States. Dental practitioners are often targeted by patients since they are a potential source of potent prescription opioids. Additionally, […]

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Dr. John Pasicznyk discusses implants and how CBCT can help endodontists with treatment planning Implant dentistry is a rapidly growing aspect of the profession as more clinicians start to provide implant therapy as a routine aspect of treatment. This creates an atmosphere where patients are aware of implants as a treatment option and may even

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Nikki Sowards, PharmD; Michael O’Neil, PharmD;  and Tyler Dougherty, PharmD; discuss how prescription drug monitoring programs play an important role in monitoring controlled substances Introduction Although not first-line therapy, prescription opioids play an important role in the management of acute dental pain. However, all medications carry risks, which in the case of opioids can lead

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Dr. Andrew R. Steidley offers insights into the history, uses, and benefits of the dental operating microscope (DOM) Over approximately the past 30 years, the dental operating microscope (DOM) has made a revolutionary impact on the field of endodontics. While the first clinician to experiment with the DOM was Bowles in 1907, earlier forms of

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Ali Oromchian, JD, LLM, offers suggestions to find out about your potential new hires without legal concerns When you’re in the position of leading a company or charged with hiring a team to run a practice, you want to make sure you’re hiring the best possible candidates. However, when your business is a dental practice,

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Dr. Bruce H. Seidberg discusses legal obligations of dentists for record keeping Introduction Dentists have both a professional and a legal obligation to maintain clinically relevant, accurate dental records of their patients. These records not only are essential for the continuity of treatment and evidence in the case of a dispute or litigation, but also

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