Dr. Lisa ChanPublic HealthA bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practiceDysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.September 11, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkMetformin: What dentists need to knowMetformin, a commonly prescribed drug, can have a big impact on your dental patients. Here are the special considerations you need to know.August 21, 2024Dental HygieneThe 3 C medications causing gingival hyperplasiaCertain medications, commonly referred to as the "three C's," are known to induce gingival hyperplasia, an overgrowth of the gums. Here is what you and your dental patients need to know.August 7, 2024TMJ/TMDGrinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxismMedications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.June 13, 2024Cosmetic5 medications that can cause tooth discolorationWhile every dental patient may be in search of whiter teeth, certain medications may be keeping them from obtaining that goal. Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan provide some tips on medications that can cause tooth discoloration.June 5, 2024Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesWoman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentencedA woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.Infection ControlNew tool may eliminate droplets from scalers and drillsAnalgesics6 in 10 patients take dental problems into their own handsImmune SystemGot canker sores? It may be what you're eatingSponsor ContentTime to Get Ready for the Year-End Rush