Dental School Investigating Infection Rates in Prosthetic Limbs
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry professor Conrado Aparicio, PhD, is leading a research team focused on reducing infection rates for patients with.
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ADA Recognizes Orofacial Pain as Dentistry’s Twelfth Specialty
The ADA has officially recognized orofacial pain (OFP) as the dental profession’s twelfth specialty. On March 31, 2020, the National Commission on Recognition.
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Common Language Describes Orofacial Pain for Dentists and Doctors Alike
For the first time, an international collaboration of researchers has succeeded in creating a complete overview of all pain conditions in the face, mouth,.
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Researchers Identify Symptoms That May Indicate Potential for Chronic TMD
Pain-related clinical measures can be used to strongly predict the development of persistent temporomandibular disorder (TMD), but not psychosocial factors such as stress.
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Alternative Bisphosphonate Treatment Prevents Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Researchers in California report a breakthrough to prevent damage to the jaw, a side effect suffered by some people undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Botox Relieves Muscle Pain in the Jaw
Botox therapy can provide significant relief with only a mild risk for negative effects to patients with stubborn pain in the muscles involved.
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Fever in Early Pregnancy Causes Facial Birth Defects
For decades, researchers have known that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk of facial deformities such as cleft lip.
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Fever in Early Pregnancy Causes Facial Birth Defects
For decades, researchers have known that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk of facial deformities such as cleft lip.
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Magnesium Replaces Titanium in Implants Without Complications
Surgical fixation procedures such as jaw implants use titanium. But since the body can’t absorb titanium over time, it can cause infection, fistulization,.
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Adolescents with Bruxism May Be Victims of Bullying
Today’s public schools are required by law to have anti-bullying policies in place, while faculties are trained to watch out for signs of.
