New Data: OTC Pain Relievers More Effective than Opioids for Dental Pain

New Data: OTC Pain Relievers More Effective than Opioids for Dental Pain

We’ve shared research showing that certain over-the-counter pain medications can be as effective as opioid medications for acute pain before. Now a study conducted by the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School offers new data indicating the same is true for dental pain. Researchers found that ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, either alone or in combination with acetaminophen, are actually more effective than opioids for many patients when it comes …

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Dental Urgent Care Chain Wants a Bigger Bite of the Big Apple

Dental Urgent Care Chain Wants a Bigger Bite of the Big Apple

Dental365, a chain of dental urgent care clinics affiliated with CityMD in and around New York City, has gone on a holiday shopping spree and plans to open five recently acquired locations early in 2018. Like traditional, physician-based urgent care, Dental365’s model is based on greater convenience on a walk-in basis, with many locations open 7 days a week, often with evening hours. The company says it sees an average of 1,400 new patients monthly …

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