JOMS Study: Steroid Given During Wisdom Tooth Surgery May Help Patients Rely Less on Opioids

AAOMS-published research links single-dose IV steroid to lower pain in first 24 hours ROSEMONT, Ill., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study in a recent issue of the Journal of Oral and ...
La Grande Observer

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of A Botched Dental Implant Procedure

(BPT) – For anyone facing tooth loss, dental implants offer more than just a cosmetic solution. They can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. However, it’s important to do ...
DrBicuspid

Kid hospitalized for not eating, drinking after dental surgery

A 5-year-old patient with a history of anxiety was hospitalized with a feeding tube after refusing to eat, drink, or even swallow saliva for a week following general anesthesia for dental surgery. The ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Child death after dental procedure — the questions parents should ask their dentist

It’s unclear what role, if any, anesthesia played in the death of a 9-year-old San Diego girl last month. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s preliminary summary report says the child underwent ...