Patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may exhibit elevated cortisol levels, suggesting that the stress hormone may help monitor the condition. The study was recently published
In this interview, Dr. Jason Goodchild explores the history, benefits, and practical application of buffering local anesthetics in dentistry. Learn how buffering can improve patient
The U.S. appears to have a shortage of orofacial pain (OFP) providers compared to other types of dental professionals, possibly leading to less effective pain
Anesthesia medication dosage requirements may not need to be changed for regular marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery. The abstract was recently published in
A research team in Norway is attempting to develop a better way to treat burning mouth syndrome by creating a carrier that keeps capsaicin, the
Treatment with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) may reverse the degenerative effects of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), according to a study published in
Though many clinicians reported being concerned about the risk of paresthesia associated with articaine, the use of the anesthetic has expanded among dentists in the
A woman who underwent oral surgical procedures for persistent tooth pain and oral ulcers was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome after clinicians found no medical evidence
Maltreatment that patients experience during childhood can cause psychological deterioration that may lead to the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a research article.
RevBio has received a $2 million grant to fund the preclinical development of a bone graft that will release locally acting nonopioid pain medication. Its
Dentists reported that pediatric pain management practices need to improve, because controlling pain, as well as anxiety or fear, in kids is a problem. The
Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was experiencing pain from a tooth infection, which he suspected was coming from a wisdom tooth, when he competed at