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October 21, 2025 30 mins

In this episode, Don and Steve separate fact from fiction about meds and oral health.

💊 Could your favorite mouthwash be more “spirited” than you think?
😬 Can a key medication for opioid use disorder quietly sabotage your smile?
🦷 What really happens when you put aspirin on a toothache—relief, or regret? 

Ready to brush up on the facts and drill down to the truth? No need to sugarcoat it, our myth-busting pharmacist duo (and a special dentist guest expert) are here to rinse away the rumors and polish up the evidence!

Claims:

  • Fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes are harmful. 
  • Alcohol-based mouthwashes should be avoided with metronidazole. 
  • Patients need prophylactic antibiotics before most dental visits. 
  • Putting aspirin directly on a tooth can help cure a toothache. 
  • Sublingual or buccal buprenorphine is linked to tooth decay and cavities. 

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:  

  • Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC  
  • Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP 

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Guest:  

  • Jayson Chalmers, DDS 

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CE Information: 

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for subscribers at our platinum level or higher. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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Clinical Resources:  

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