Orofacial Pain

Clinical tip: Perfecting the painless palatal injection
By Kevin Henry
Here is another valuable clinical tip that can help every dental practice and dentist, courtesy of Dr. Darin O'Bryan and CDOCS.
September 5, 2024
Dr. Darin O'Bryan
Occurrence of orofacial pain may be on the rise
By Melissa Busch
The incidence of orofacial pain appears to have risen since the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients reporting spikes in facial and oral mucosal pain before and after infection, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
August 16, 2024
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Penn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cells
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to a press release dated July 18 from the university.
August 3, 2024
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CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
By Ava Barros
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
July 30, 2024
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Severe tooth pain leads to rare cancer discovery
By Kevin Henry
A veteran of the U.S. Army was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer after experiencing what he described as unbearable tooth pain.
July 27, 2024
Cancer Cell
The real cause of jaw pain imitating TMD revealed
By Ava Barros
A man was treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed to ease his jaw pain, according to a case report published in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
July 27, 2024
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Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
By Melissa Busch
A man is suing the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming that it is dangerous and left him with pain and permanent injuries.
July 27, 2024
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These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD
By Melissa Busch
Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.
July 16, 2024
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Grinding to a halt: 3 common medications that cause bruxism
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Medications play a critical role in treating a plethora of health conditions, but they aren't without their drawbacks. Those side effects can include the potential to cause bruxism, offers Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
June 13, 2024
Teresa Mendoza, PharmD.
This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain
By Melissa Busch
This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.
June 12, 2024
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Tired of waiting for anesthesia to wear off? This may help
By Melissa Busch
There may be a new way to reverse soft-tissue anesthesia faster in pediatric dental patients, according to a study.
June 6, 2024
Local Anesthetic Girl
Feeling pain at the dentist? It may be your implant
By Melissa Busch
Implant material may play a role in the pain intensity patients experience during dental checkups.
June 4, 2024
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