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In the light of recent warnings on the hazards of aspirin administration to children, a survey amongst the parents of 361 randomly selected child dental out-patients, aged 11.99 years and under, was undertaken to determine their analgesic of choice for the relief of dental pain. A significant number of parents are continuing to administer aspirin to children under 12 years of age, contrary to medical advice. The choice of a suitable alternative analgesic is discussed
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Holmes, A., Davidson, L. Reye's syndrome and analgesic choice in dentistry. Br Dent J 167, 345–346 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807031
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807031