Tom Viola, RPh

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New asthma indication for triple-ingredient inhaler may increase complications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the supplemental new drug application for Trelegy Ellipta for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients ages 18 years and older. This new indication is important because the ingredients have dental implications and adverse effects that may be additive and synergistic. Tom Viola, RPh, explains more in this article.

October 5, 2020

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Study shows link between periodontal disease and increased risk of colorectal cancer

A recent study published in Cancer Prevention Research indicates that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Previous studies have pointed to associations between periodontal disease and other types of cancer. Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down the information.

September 14, 2020

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Study finds vaping leads to increased COVID-19 risk among teens, young adults

A recent study found that vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults. The study, led by researchers at Stanford University, showed that young people who vaped were five times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than those who didn't vape.

August 24, 2020

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FDA update: Naloxone and opioid labeling changes

Tom Viola, RPh, explains why dentists may want to know about naloxone and why it is being discussed currently by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in connection with opioid use disorder.

July 27, 2020

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A connection between proton pump inhibitors, COVID-19, and dental implants?

Tom Viola, RPh, discusses why there appears to be a connection between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the odds of testing positive for COVID-19. He then joins Kevin Henry, DrBicuspid.com's editor in chief, for a short podcast on the link between PPIs and dental implants.

July 20, 2020

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What to know about antibiotics and the risk of cardiovascular death

The relative safety of azithromycin was first questioned following a study published in 2012, which reported an association between azithromycin use and sudden cardiac death. Now Tom Viola, RPh, discusses why the drug is once again making headlines.

July 8, 2020

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What every dentist and team member should know about these 2 drugs

A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning regarding gabapentin and pregabalin recently caught the eye of Tom Viola, RPh. Now, he has some advice to share with DrBicuspid.com readers on why the warning is something they should understand and heed.

June 30, 2020

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Combination ibuprofen + acetaminophen effective for dental pain management

Recent studies have consistently demonstrated that a combination analgesic containing acetaminophen and ibuprofen was more effective in treating dental pain than the ingredients were when administered alone. Dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses these findings and some of the background behind them.

March 15, 2020

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The over-the-counter opioid epidemic?

Most of the attention about the opioid epidemic focuses on the abuse of prescription drugs, but pharmacist Tom Viola notes that over-the-counter products also can contribute to the issue. He details how a popular treatment for diarrhea may contribute to opioid abuse and also influence how you treat certain patients.

February 7, 2018

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Prophylaxis against overprescribing

The prophylactic use of antibiotics for preventing prosthetic joint replacement infection remains one of the most contested issues in dentistry. Pharmacist Tom Viola walks you through the clinical practice recommendations.

November 13, 2017

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Troubled dental manager indicted

A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.

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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers

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Troubled dental manager indicted

By Melissa Busch

A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.

December 20, 2024

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The keys to identifying the right dental technology and KPIs

A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.

December 20, 2024

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When you know better, do better: A journey of lifelong learning and growth for dental managers

By Lora Graetzer

Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.

December 20, 2024

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Improving your schedule raises your production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.

December 20, 2024

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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.

December 19, 2024

5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025

By Eric Giesecke

Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.

December 19, 2024

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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025

Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.

December 19, 2024

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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite

Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.

December 18, 2024

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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO

In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.

December 18, 2024

3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids

A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner

Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?

A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

December 18, 2024

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