Low-Dose Naltrexone Examined for Orofacial Pain Treatment
2021-02-17
A low dose of a drug called naltrexone is a good option for patients with orofacial and chronic pain without the risk of addiction, according
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Dental Students Face Greater Rates of Depression
2020-07-27
Dental students in California experience depressive symptoms at a rate similar to those of medical students and higher than the general population, according to a
Mindfulness Training Proves Effective Against Migraines
2020-04-24
Mindfulness is an effective treatment for episodic migraines, according to researchers at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and the Johns Hopkins School
Gene Changes After Trigeminal Nerve Injury Shed Light on Chronic Pain
2019-11-19
People with trigeminal neuralgia face agonizing pain that can be hard to treat in routine activities like eating, washing their faces, or brushing their teeth.
NIH Grant to Support Development of Opioid Alternative Strategies
2019-10-08
Associate professor David Seminowicz, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) Department of Neural and Pain Sciences has received a $1.4 million,
Sj?gren’s Survey Reveals Deep Impact on Both Health and Lifestyle
2017-04-05
More than 4 million Americans suffer from Sj?gren’s syndrome, 90% of whom are women. Yet the disease leads to more than the discomfort of a
Chronic Pain Treatment Proves Difficult for Some Implant Patients
2016-06-22
Though rare, chronic pain after dental implant surgery not only is possible, but it also can compromise the quality of life among those who suffer