Pharmacology and Therapeutics

An evidence-based assessment of the clinical guidelines for replanted avulsed teeth. Part II: prescription of systemic antibiotics Hinckfuss SE, Messer LB. Dental Traumatology. 2009;25(2):158-64

Bisphosphonates and atrial fibrillation: systematic review and meta-analysis Loke YK, Jeevanantham V, Singh S. Drug Safety. 2009;32(3):219-28

Dental surgery for patients on anticoagulant therapy with warfarin: a systematic review and meta-analysis Nematullah A, Alabousi A, Blanas N, Douketis JD, Sutherland SE. Journal. 2009;75(1):41

Medication effects on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic literature review Bartzela T, Turp JC, Motschall E, Maltha JC. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. 2009;135(1):16-26

Short versus standard duration antibiotic therapy for acute streptococcal pharyngitis in children Altamimi S, Khalil A, Khalaiwi KA, Milner R, Pusic MV, Al Othman MA. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009;(1):CD004872

Single dose oral paracetamol (acetaminophen) with codeine for postoperative pain in adults Toms L, Derry S, Moore RA, McQuay HJ. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(1):CD001547

Single site meta-analysis of 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip effectiveness and safety over 2 weeks Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Karpinia K, Magnusson I. Journal of Dentistry. 2009;37(5):360-5

Acyclovir for treating primary herpetic gingivostomatitis Nasser M, Fedorowicz Z, Khoshnevisan MH, Shahiri Tabarestani M. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(4):CD006700

Antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Borisenko OV, Kovanen N, Varonen H, Rautakorpi UM, Williams JW Jr, Makela M. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(2):CD000243

Antibiotics for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry Oliver R, Roberts GJ, Hooper L, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(4):CD003813

Clinical efficacy of casein derivatives: a systematic review of the literature Azarpazhooh A, Limeback H. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008;139(7):915-24; quiz 994-5

Corticosteroids reduce postoperative morbidity after third molar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis Markiewicz MR, Brady MF, Ding EL, Dodson TB. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008;66(9):1881-94

Efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine against Enterococcus faecalis--a systematic review Estrela C, Silva JA, de Alencar AH, Leles CR, Decurcio DA. Journal of Applied Oral Science. 2008;16(6):364-8

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Talati M, Coulthard P, Oliver R, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(3):CD004152

Single dose oral paracetamol (acetaminophen) for postoperative pain in adults Toms L, McQuay HJ, Derry S, Moore RA. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(4):CD004602

Use of prophylactic antibiotic therapy in oral surgical procedures: a critical review Guerrero JS. Journal of the California Dental Association. 2008;36(12):943-50

Drug treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review of the literature Chole R, Patil R, Degwekar SS, Bhowate RR. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007;65(1):40-5

Effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in third molar surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials Ren YF, Malmstrom HS. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2007;65(10):1909-21

Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment Clarkson JE, Worthington HV, Eden OB. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD003807

Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment Clarkson JE, Worthington HV, Eden OB. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD001973

Management of burning mouth syndrome: systematic review and management recommendations Patton LL, Siegel MA, Benoliel R, De Laat A. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007;103 Suppl():S39 e1-13

Management of dental patients taking common hemostasis-altering medications Aframian DJ, Lalla RV, Peterson DE. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007;103 Suppl():S45 e1-11

Oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions: diagnostic and therapeutic considerations Al-Hashimi I, Schifter M, Lockhart PB, Wray D, Brennan M, Migliorati CA, Axell T, Bruce AJ, Carpenter W, Eisenberg E, Epstein JB, Holmstrup P, Jontell M, Lozada-Nur F, Nair R, Silverman B, Thongprasom K, Thornhill M, Warnakulasuriya S, van der Waal I. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2007;103 Suppl():S25 e1-12

The effect of different formulations of chlorhexidine in reducing levels of mutans streptococci in the oral cavity: A systematic review of the literature Ribeiro LG, Hashizume LN, Maltz M. J Dent. 2007;35(5):359-70

The evidence base for the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental practice Lockhart PB, Loven B, Brennan MT, Fox PC. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007;138(4):458-74; quiz 534-5, 437

Topical chlorhexidine for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a meta-analysis Chlebicki MP, Safdar N. Crit Care Med. 2007;35(2):595-602

A Cochrane systematic review finds no evidence to support the use of antibiotics for pain relief in irreversible pulpitis Keenan JV, Farman AG, Fedorowicz Z, Newton JT. J Endod. 2006;32(2):87-92

A systematic review of prophylactic antibiotics in the surgical treatment of maxillofacial fractures Andreasen JO, Jensen SS, Schwartz O, Hillerup Y. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2006;64(11):1664-8

A systematic review on the effects of the chlorhexidine chip when used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Cosyn J, Wyn I. J Periodontol. 2006;77(2):257-64

An exposure-based risk assessment approach to confirm the safety of hydrogen peroxide for use in home tooth bleaching Mahony C, Felter SP, McMillan DA. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2006;44(2):75-82

Effect of oral decontamination with chlorhexidine on the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia: a meta-analysis Pineda LA, Saliba RG, El Solh AA. Crit Care. 2006;10(1):R35

Hemostatic mouthwashes in anticoagulated patients undergoing dental extraction Patatanian E, Fugate SE. Ann Pharmacother. 2006;40(12):2205-10

The management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth Mavrogiannis M, Ellis JS, Thomason JM, Seymour RA. J Clin Periodontol. 2006;33(6):434-9

A systematic review on the effects of subgingival chlorhexidine gel administration in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Cosyn J, Sabzevar MM. J Periodontol. 2005;76(11):1805-13

Acupuncture in xerostomia--a systematic review Jedel E. J Oral Rehabil. 2005;32(6):392-6

Antibiotic use for irreversible pulpitis Keenan JV, Farman AG, Fedorowicz Z, Newton JT. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(2):CD004969

Effect of bisphosphonates on periprosthetic bone mineral density after total joint arthroplasty. A meta-analysis Bhandari M, Bajammal S, Guyatt GH, Griffith L, Busse JW, Schunemann H, Einhorn TA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005;87(2):293-301

Higher dosages of azithromycin are more effective in treatment of group A streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis Casey JR, Pichichero ME. Clin Infect Dis. 2005;40(12):1748-55

Host response modulation in the management of periodontal diseases Salvi GE, Lang NP. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():108-29

Impact of local adjuncts to scaling and root planing in periodontal disease therapy: a systematic review Bonito AJ, Lux L, Lohr KN. J Periodontol. 2005;76(8):1227-36

Interventions for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome Zakrzewska JM, Forssell H, Glenny AM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(1):CD002779

Metaanalysis of short course antibiotic treatment for group a streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis Casey JR, Pichichero ME. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2005;24(10):909-17

Prevention of alveolar osteitis with chlorhexidine: a meta-analytic review Caso A, Hung LK, Beirne OR. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2005;99(2):155-9

Reducing the risk of deep wound infection in primary joint arthroplasty with antibiotic bone cement Block JE, Stubbs HA. Orthopedics. 2005;28(11):1334-45

Antibiotic prophylaxis in dialysis patients undergoing invasive dental treatment Tong DC, Walker RJ. Nephrology (Carlton). 2004;9(3):167-70

Antimicrobial treatment of peri-implant diseases Heitz-Mayfield LJ, Lang NP. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2004;19 Suppl():128-39

COX-2 selective inhibitors: a literature review of analgesic efficacy and safety in oral-maxillofacial surgery Cicconetti A, Bartoli A, Ripari F, Ripari A. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2004;97(2):139-46

Iodine supplementation for preventing iodine deficiency disorders in children Angermayr L, Clar C. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(2):CD003819

Meta-analysis of local metronidazole in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Pavia M, Nobile CG, Bianco A, Angelillo IF. J Periodontol. 2004;75(6):830-8

Penicillins for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry Oliver R, Roberts GJ, Hooper L. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(2):CD003813

Relative efficacy of oral analgesics after third molar extraction Barden J, Edwards JE, McQuay HJ, Wiffen PJ, Moore RA. Br Dent J. 2004;197(7):407-11; discussion 397

Systemic antibiotics in the management of chronic periodontitis Preshaw PM. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2004;12(2):63-9

The effectiveness of a toothpaste containing triclosan and polyvinyl-methyl ether maleic acid copolymer in improving plaque control and gingival health: a systematic review Davies RM, Ellwood RP, Davies GM. J Clin Periodontol. 2004;31(12):1029-33

A systematic review for evidence of efficacy of anticholinergic drugs to treat drooling Jongerius PH, van Tiel P, van Limbeek J, Gabreels FJ, Rotteveel JJ. Arch Dis Child. 2003;88(10):911-4

Antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with joint prostheses - still a dilemma for dental practitioners Seymour RA, Whitworth JM, Martin M. Br Dent J. 2003;194(12):649-53

Efficacy of chemical root surface modifiers in the treatment of periodontal disease. A systematic review Mariotti A. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):205-26

Growth and amelogenin-like factors in periodontal wound healing. A systematic review Giannobile WV, Somerman MJ. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):193-204

Local anti-infective therapy: pharmacological agents. A systematic review Hanes PJ, Purvis JP. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):79-98

Meta-analysis of local tetracycline in treating chronic periodontitis Pavia M, Nobile CG, Angelillo IF. J Periodontol. 2003;74(6):916-32

Pharmacologic interventions in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, atypical facial pain, and burning mouth syndrome. A qualitative systematic review List T, Axelsson S, Leijon G. J Orofac Pain. 2003;17(4):301-10

Systemic anti-infective periodontal therapy. A systematic review Haffajee AD, Socransky SS, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):115-81

Therapeutic use of hyperbaric oxygen for irradiated dental implant patients: a systematic review Coulthard P, Esposito M, Worthington HV, Jokstad A. J Dent Educ. 2003;67(1):64-8

A systematic review of cardiovascular effects of epinephrine on hypertensive dental patients Bader JD, Bonito AJ, Shugars DA. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2002;93(6):647-53

A systematic review of the effect of anti-infective therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis Klinge B, Gustafsson A, Berglundh T. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():213-25; discussion 232-3

A systematic review of the management of oral candidiasis associated with HIV/AIDS Albougy HA, Naidoo S. SADJ. 2002;57(11):457-66

A systematic review on the effect of systemic antimicrobials as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in periodontitis patients Herrera D, Sanz M, Jepsen S, Needleman I, Roldan S. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():136-59; discussion 160-2

Bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma Djulbegovic B, Wheatley K, Ross J, Clark O, Bos G, Goldschmidt H, Cremer F, Alsina M, Glasmacher A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(3):CD003188

Contemporary views on dry socket (alveolar osteitis): a clinical appraisal of standardization, aetiopathogenesis and management: a critical review Blum IR. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2002;31(3):309-17

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: hyperbaric oxygen therapy for irradiated patients who require dental implants Coulthard P, Esposito M, Worthington HV, Jokstad A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(3):CD003603

Periodontal therapy using local delivery of antimicrobial agents Niederman R, Abdelshehid G, Goodson JM. Dent Clin North Am. 2002;46(4):665-77, viii

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C: a systematic review Chander G, Sulkowski MS, Jenckes MW, Torbenson MS, Herlong HF, Bass EB, Gebo KA. Hepatology. 2002;36(5 Suppl 1):S135-44

Treatment of xerostomia: a systematic review of therapeutic trials Brennan MT, Shariff G, Lockhart PB, Fox PC. Dent Clin North Am. 2002;46(4):847-56

A systematic review of the effectiveness of antifungal drugs for the prevention and treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis in HIV-positive patients Patton LL, Bonito AJ, Shugars DA. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2001;92(2):170-9

Implementing practice guidelines for appropriate antimicrobial usage: a systematic review Gross PA, Pujat D. Med Care. 2001;39(8 Suppl 2):II55-69

Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the comparative efficacy and safety of azithromycin against other antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections Ioannidis JP, Contopoulos-Ioannidis DG, Chew P, Lau J. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2001;48(5):677-89

Systematic review and meta-analysis of antibiotic therapy for bone and joint infections Stengel D, Bauwens K, Sehouli J, Ekkernkamp A, Porzsolt F. Lancet Infect Dis. 2001;1(3):175-88

Water fluoridation, osteoporosis, fractures--recent developments Demos LL, Kazda H, Cicuttini FM, Sinclair MI, Fairley CK. Aust Dent J. 2001;46(2):80-7; quiz 143

A review of perioperative corticosteroid use in dentoalveolar surgery Alexander RE, Throndson RR. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2000;90(4):406-15

Effect of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy on dental outcomes: systematic review of the literature and pharmacoeconomic analysis Allen IE, Monroe M, Connelly J, Cintron R, Ross SD. Manag Care Interface. 2000;13(4):93-9

Interventions for treating oral lichen planus Chan ES, Thornhill M, Zakrzewska J. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD001168

The efficacy of non-opioid analgesics for postoperative dental pain: a meta-analysis Ahmad N, Grad HA, Haas DA, Aronson KJ, Jokovic A, Locker D. SAAD Dig. 2000;17(1):20

Topical medications for orofacial neuropathic pain: a review Padilla M, Clark GT, Merrill RL. J Am Dent Assoc. 2000;131(2):184-95

"Risk periods" associated with the development of dental fluorosis in maxillary permanent central incisors: a meta-analysis Bardsen A. Acta Odontol Scand. 1999;57(5):247-56

The role of vitamin D in corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis: a meta-analytic approach Amin S, LaValley MP, Simms RW, Felson DT. Arthritis Rheum. 1999;42(8):1740-51

Should bisphosphonates be part of the standard therapy of patients with multiple myeloma or bone metastases from other cancers? An evidence-based review Bloomfield DJ. J Clin Oncol. 1998;16(3):1218-25

Prophylactic use of antibiotics for procedures after total joint replacement Deacon JM, Pagliaro AJ, Zelicof SB, Horowitz HW. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1996;78(11):1755-70