Posts Tagged ‘painkillers’
The American Dental Association reveals policy changes to wage war on opioid epidemic
The American Dental Association has joined the war against opioid addiction. The body, which represents dental professionals, has revealed a series of new policies, which will be introduced to try and prevent opioid addiction. In a move to try and prevent patients from abusing drugs used to treat dental issues, the ADA has launched stringent […]
Avon Lake dentist sentenced to three years in jail
A dentist from Avon Lake, Ohio, has been sentenced to three years in jail after he was found guilty of conspiring to distribute addictive painkillers. Michael Wai Jing Kwong was sentenced along with dental assistant, Jakob Kelly and Jason Thompson. Kwong worked at several practices in the Cleveland area. Between 2008 and 2010, the three […]
TI claims drug habit started after dental surgery
American rapper, TI has talked openly about his drug problem for the first time. TI, from Atlanta, said he became hooked on prescription drugs after undergoing dental surgery earlier this year. The rapper had a series of procedures and was prescribed painkilling drugs, Oxycontin and hydrocodone. In an interview with Vibe magazine, the music star […]
Carlisle dental patient left with chronic pain
A dental patient from Carlisle has been left with persistent facial pain following a procedure to fit a dental bridge. Andrew Plant, from Scotland Road, Stanwix, has been suffering from chronic facial pain since he had the bridge fitted three years ago. He now gets through the day by taking strong painkillers, which ease the […]
