Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth
2026-02-10
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
orofacial pain
Taking the ache out of talking pain with dental patients
2026-02-10
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
Complications may arise in nearly 40% of TMJ surgeries
2026-02-10
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
These addictions may be tied to TMDs
2026-01-30
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
Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
2026-01-29
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
$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
2026-01-29
Researchers from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have received a $17 million grant to study temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and advance more effective
Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
2026-01-29
Patients from lower-income backgrounds or whose mothers have less formal education may be at a greater risk of experiencing dental pain, according to a study
What you need to know about adolescents with TMD symptoms
2026-01-05
Adolescents with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms may be more likely to experience psychological distress and frequent headaches, according to a study published recently in the
This noninvasive treatment may improve TMJ
2025-12-17
Diathermy, a noninvasive treatment that uses deep heat to relax the muscles and joints, may reduce temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and improve movement, according to
This may help dentin hypersensitivity
2025-12-15
Surgical root coverage (RC) may reduce dentin hypersensitivity (DH), helping lessen pain that occurs when dentin is exposed. This study was recently published in the
Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
2025-12-02
Dental patients who have been clinically diagnosed with insomnia, a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep, may be
Turmeric extract rinse may ease orthodontic patients’ pain
2025-11-13
A mouthwash containing curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, may provide early pain relief for orthodontic patients and shows promise for further exploration, reports a