Sedative-induced sexual fantasies a risk in dentistry

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An intersting article titled “The Impact of Sedative Hypnotic Drugs on Hallucinated Sexual Assault or Sexual Fantasies Involving Health Professionals: A Systematic Review” appears in the 2023 edition of the Journal of clinical pharmacology written by M. White and M. White. The article seeks to conduct a review on the issue of hallucinated sexual assaults caused by drugs used in denstry like midazolam while dental procedures are peformed on patients. This topic has been covered before on this site see for example the post Hallucinations While Taking Anesthesia: Implications for Sexual Assault. In the article discussion is made of how real sexault assaults have occured in the medical setting. An example is made of a 21 year old college woman who was given 10mg of diazepam intravenously while having a procedure performed and her doctor innappropriate touched her. Examples of … Read more

Pseudoaneurysm after wisdom teeth extraction

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An interesting article titled “Pseudoaneurysm following “routine” third molar extraction: a case report and review of the literature” appears in the March 2022 edition of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases written by J. J. Heifetz-Li and S. Abdelsamie (vol. 8, no. 1,100249). The article presents a case of unusual bleeding following wisdom teeth surgery in a healthy 17 year-old. In the article discussion is made of a 17 year old teenage woman who has her complete bony impacted wisdom teeth extracted at an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery outpatient clinic. She had no known signficant past medical history. The removal of her wisdom teeth was considered to be a routine extraction that involved a distal “hockey stick” incision, to raise the full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap to get to the crowns. The teeth were removed without damaging any nerves nearby and no excessive … Read more

3 Small Things That Can Make A Big Difference in Oral Health

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Keeping your mouth healthy is crucial for your general well-being as well as for having a beautiful smile. Although brushing and flossing are common knowledge, there are a few more simple yet effective habits that can have a big influence on your dental health. You may improve the efficiency of your oral care and support long-term dental health by making some little changes to your regular regimen. These three little factors can significantly affect your dental health. Incorporate a Mouth Rinse into Your Routine An easy yet powerful addition to your dental hygiene routine that may significantly enhance your oral health is using a mouth rinse. Mouth rinses assist in strengthening your teeth, reducing bacteria, and freshening your breath by getting into places that flossing and brushing can miss. Mouthwashes that include fluoride, which helps to remineralizer dentin and prevent … Read more

Most Cost Effective Way to Treat Persistent Trigeminal Neuropathy

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An interesting article titled “Is Surgical Repair With Nerve Allograft More Cost-Effective Than Non-Surgical Management for Persistent Trigeminal Neuropathy? Initial Assessment With Q1 Markov Model,” written by Benjamin Palla and et. al. appears in the Journal of Oral an Maxillofacial Surgery published online February 17, 2023. The article explores if surgical repair with allogeneic nerve graft a more cost-effectivetreatment option than no surgery. The article explores patients who suffer from trigeminal nerve injuries and how in some patients that show no signs of improvement after 3 months they are considered to have persistent trigeminal neuropathy (PTN). This condition can result as a complication of wisdom teeth removal. This condition can affect aspects of daily life including tooth brushing, flossing, talking, eating, drinking, chewing, smiling, kissing, and sleeping. A total of 36% of patients with trigeminal neuropathy have depression and many … Read more

High Amount of Suicide Ideation Among Australian Dental Professionals

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An interesting article titled “Factors associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts by Australian dental practitioners,” appears in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology published on February 22, 2023, and written by Matthew S. Hopcraft and et. al. The article seeks to investigate factors in Australian dental practitioners and their association with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Previously on this site it has been discussed how medical and dental students, dentists, and medical doctors have an increased risk of suicide, see for example the posts Medical School Student Costs in the U.S. are Affecting Mental Health, Designing a Predoctoral Dental Curriculum To Help With Therapy Issues such as Stress Management and Suicide Prevention, and Medical Students Are At Risk For Suicide. In the article the authors mention how health practitioners have higher rates of suicidal ideation and death by suicide and … Read more