Orofacial Pain

One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
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Dentalhitec launches anesthesia system in the U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The QuickSleeper5 is designed to provide immediate, precise numbness.
October 1, 2025
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Is there an association between TMDs and diet?
By Ava Barros
A new study links poor diet and nutrition to an increased risk of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
September 30, 2025
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‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
By Melissa Busch
The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
September 29, 2025
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Managing clear aligner therapy in TMD, bruxism patients
By Ava Barros
A study reports that as clear aligners gain popularity, clinicians should develop care plans that incorporate strategies for treatment and managing TMDs and bruxism.
September 29, 2025
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Onpharma Company rolls out Onset EZ buffering pen
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Onset EZ buffering pen delivers 30 buffering doses without extra packaging or sharps disposal and can be used up to 30 days after opening.
September 23, 2025
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What you need to know about buccal infiltration with articaine
By Ava Barros
Articaine via buccal infiltration alone may be less effective and more painful than lidocaine with standard infiltration for molar extractions, per a JADA study.
September 23, 2025
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Biofeedback may help treat TMDs
By Ava Barros
Biofeedback may help effectively manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and improve patients’ well-being, reports a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.
September 11, 2025
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Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.
August 26, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
By Ava Barros
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
August 20, 2025
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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
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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
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