New guidelines for pain control part 1: Pediatric dental patients

July 30, 2024

The ADA has released new guidelines on pain management in pediatric patients for simple surgical tooth extractions and symptomatic pulpitis (toothache).

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

Last year, the ADA published new guidelines for pain management in pediatric patients for one or more simple surgical tooth extractions and symptomatic pulpitis (toothache), thus reinforcing our position on how to treat pain effectively and efficiently.

Spoiler alert: There are two very important things that are different in this set of guidelines—no opioids and no dosages for NSAIDs or acetaminophen.

Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we discuss the new (and not-so-new) guidelines for pain control in pediatric dental patients for one or more simple surgical tooth extractions and symptomatic pulpitis.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

About the Author

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.