Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a systematic review published in the
The incidence of orofacial pain appears to have risen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients reporting spikes in facial and oral mucosal
Multimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain (OFP) caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The systematic review
About 4 in 10 dental patients experience transient bradycardia or lower heart rates, which may lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest, while being administered
Other than caries, tooth pain may be due to musculoskeletal, neuropathic, or neurovascular issues, according to a case report published recently in the Journal of
Bruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the importance of a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism’s impact on this muscle. The study was
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently
Poor oral health (OH) may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the
Asking about the medications dental patients take is part of gathering a detailed medical history, but do clinicians know how to gather this information without
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement surgery may have complications, most often temporary facial nerve damage, in almost 40% of cases. This study was recently published in
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of nicotine, alcohol, and smartphone addiction among university students, according to a study recently published in
In this episode of The HuangshanDental.com Podcast, Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Anjali Rajpal, a cosmetic dentist and the CEO of Beverly Hills Dental Arts
