Tom Viola, RPh

Dental Hygiene
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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Periodontics
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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Oral-Systemic Link
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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Opioids
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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Restorations
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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Antibiotics
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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Orofacial Pain
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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Orofacial Pain
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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Opioids
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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Antibiotics
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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AAE responds to reports of dentists pulling healthy teeth
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Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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