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Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
By
Melissa Busch
Musical performance, including playing keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
October 4, 2024
When it comes to TMD relief, it may be no pain, no gain
By
Ava Barros
Multimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain caused by temporomandibular disorders, according to a review published in the
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
.
October 1, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
By
Karie Neeley Anderson
A new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.
April 26, 2024
Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism
By
Ava Barros
A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the
Daily Mail
.
March 22, 2024
What do I need to know about TMJ?
By
Ann-Marie DePalma
When a dental patient tells you he or she has TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, how do you respond and what do you need to know? Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, shares her advice and knowledge.
March 11, 2024
JawSense, NTU to develop smart headband to combat bruxism
By
Ava Barros
Medical technology startup Jawsense and Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility will collaborate to develop a smart headband capable of detecting and reducing bruxism and temporomandibular disorders.
January 16, 2024
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