Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

Gabapentin in Dental Care: Off-Label Use, Risks, and Drug Interactions

Gabapentin is widely prescribed off-label and can affect dental treatment through sedation, substance misuse risk, and additive drug effects.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 19, 2026 · 5 min read

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Dermal Fillers Can Mimic Dental Infection After Dental Procedures

Dermal fillers may trigger biofilm inflammation that resembles odontogenic infection, complicating diagnosis and prompting careful cosmetic history review.

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Synthetic gas station drugs raise dental sedation safety concerns

Tianeptine, kratom, and synthetic cannabinoids can complicate dental sedation and medical histories, making substance screening essential.

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Dental office managers need leadership training beyond management skills

Dental leaders must pair KPIs with culture, structure, and implementation skills as private practices and DSOs demand stronger…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·Dentistry.co.uk

UEA dental school funding pressure rises as alumni donation appeal begins

University of East Anglia is seeking alumni donations to help fund equipment for its new dental school after…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·Off the Cusp

Dental Tax Planning Webinar Targets Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation

A dental webinar will outline how Section 179 and bonus depreciation can help practices time equipment purchases and…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Microflex Ultraform Gloves Aim to Improve Fit and Precision in Dentistry

Microflex Ultraform UF-524 gloves use half sizes and ergonomic design to improve fit, tactile control, and comfort during…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

ZerofloX flock-free micro applicator targets cleaner adhesive placement

ZerofloX is a flock-free micro applicator designed for precise, contamination-free adhesive placement with less waste and easier access.

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

BURST Expanding Floss claims deeper plaque removal in dental care

BURST Expanding Floss is marketed as a saliva-activated floss that removes more plaque than unwaxed floss and uses…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

BONE-TITE aims to support osseointegration in implant and graft patients

BONE-TITE is an over-the-counter supplement for implant and graft patients, combining bone-support nutrients intended to aid osseointegration and…

Oct 19, 2026

Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

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