Augmented Reality Lets Clinicians “See” Their Patients’ Pain
Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan.
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Protocol Addresses Jaw Deformities Caused by Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
A proposed protocol emphasizes collaboration between healthcare disciplines to treat patients with jaw deformities caused by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a serious form.
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Oral Healthcare Improves Substance Abuse Treatment
People who struggle with substance use disorder also often struggle with poor oral health, which can lead to damaged interpersonal skills, poor nutrition,.
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A Short Case Study: Complex Anatomy and Limited Access
A 45-year-old Asian male came in with pain in the lower left side of his mouth. I was able to isolate the pain.
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Research Uncovers Microbiome’s Role in Oral Mucositis
Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine say they are a step closer to understanding the root causes of oral.
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UCI Now Developing Bioengineered TMJ Implants
Noting that synthetic materials and other approaches have proved ineffective, researchers at the University of California Irvine (UCI) are developing biological temporomandibular joint.
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Medical Marijuana and the Science of Relief
Since the beginning of modern medicine, doctors have struggled to bridge the gap between treatments that eliminate pain and treatments that that assist.
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Head and Face Pain Tied to the Brain’s Emotional Pathways
Tooth pain as well as pain in the eyes and ears tends to be more disruptive and emotionally draining than pain elsewhere in.
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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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When Dentists Should Prescribe Opioids—and When They Shouldn’t
Every day, 90 people die in the United States from an overdose that involves an opioid. At least 2 million people suffer from.
