New Cochrane Protocols March 2012

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March sees another two protocols registered with the Cochrane Oral Health Group.  The protocols are available on the Cochrane Library Parnell C, Gugnani N, Sherriff A, James P, Beirne PV. Non-fluoride topical remineralising agents containing calcium and/or phosphate for controlling dental caries (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD009732. DOI: [read the full story…]

Are single dose oral medications for post root treatment pain relief effective?

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The pain associated with root canal treatment is a major source of fear for patients. Pre treatment, treatment, and post treatment pain is anticipated, experienced, remembered, and shared by patients. The aim of this trail was to compare the effects of single doses of three oral medications on postoperative pain following instrumentation of root canals [read the full story…]