Orofacial Pain

This antibiotic paste may resolve periapical inflammation

By Ava Barros

A modified triple antibiotic paste containing this ingredient may more effectively treat periapical inflammation versus traditional minocycline pastes, according to an International Dental Journal study.

July 24, 2025

Innovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxiety

By Dr. Ankur Gupta

Dr. Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education relates his transformational experience using Paperplane Therapeutics' virtual reality glasses in patients with severe dental anxiety to experience fear-free care while achieving beautiful aesthetic results.

July 1, 2025

Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?

By Melissa Busch

Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.

June 30, 2025

A new online tool may be key to managing dental anxiety

By Ava Barros

A recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.

June 26, 2025

Confessions of a TMJ-confused dentist

By Dr. Ankur Gupta

Patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain no longer have to endure the wait for a night guard, writes Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education, who reviews the Kettenbach QuickSplint.

June 24, 2025

These factors may predict sleep bruxism in TMD patients

By Ava Barros

In patients with temporomandibular disorder, three factors may be linked with an increased risk of sleep bruxism, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

June 11, 2025

This tool may prevent oral diseases in real time

By Ava Barros

A new smartphone application may help dentists monitor bite force in real time, offering feedback to improve diagnosis and treatment.

May 15, 2025

Complications may arise in nearly 40% of TMJ surgeries

By Ava Barros

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 the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.

May 5, 2025

Taking the ache out of talking pain with dental patients

By Melissa Busch

Dental leaders discuss how to discuss touchy pain management topics with patients.

May 2, 2025

Antidepressants plus these therapies may help TMD

By Ava Barros

Combining antidepressants with certain treatments may help relieve pain and improve function in patients with a chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD), according to a review recently published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

April 17, 2025

Is this hindering burning mouth syndrome treatment?

By Melissa Busch

Frequently, patients with burning mouth syndrome may have symptoms of being obsessive compulsive and show traits of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which can complicate treatment.

April 17, 2025

Poor oral health may hurt more than teeth

By Ava Barros

Poor oral health may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Pain Research.

April 17, 2025

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