PinoydentalTMJ DISORDERSTemporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called “TMJ,” are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.…
PinoydentalThe National Academies of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Recommendations on TMD Research and Care “First do no harm”
PinoydentalDisarming a Blood-Clotting Protein Prevents Gum Disease in Mice December 23, 2021 Human and animal study offers insight into treating periodontal disease and other inflammatory disorders Blocking function of a…
PinoydentalSeptember 13, 2022 (NIDCR) Credit: Edward Steager, University of Pennsylvania By Tiffany Chen The concept of a toothbrush—essentially bristles-on-a-stick—hasn’t changed much as a technology since the Babylonians and ancient Egyptians…
PinoydentalDigital disease surveillance: Tracking a pandemic Social media posts and online searches may offer vital clues about the spread of influenza — and now Covid-19. But they also risk errors…
PinoydentalYoung adults using emergency rooms to treat toothaches by Denise-Marie Ordway, The Journalist’s Resource March 11, 2016 Low-income individuals, especially those without medical insurance, often rely on emergency rooms for…
PinoydentalArtificial intelligence aids design of antimicrobial dental adhesive In Brief Aided by artificial intelligence, scientists designed a dental adhesive with bacteria-fighting properties. The findings could lead to longer lasting dental…
PinoydentalClinical clues may foretell chronic temporomandibular disorder In Brief: Researchers found that pain-related clinical measures—but not psychosocial factors such as stress and negative mood—strongly predicted development of persistent temporomandibular disorder…
PinoydentalScientists have developed a bone-healing system in mice that prompts stem cells to regenerate bone at the site of injury. A biodegradable scaffold placed in the damaged area releases nanoparticles…
PinoydentalPortable device detects virus within seconds In Brief: In a preliminary study, University of Florida researchers report the development of a hand-held device that rapidly and reliably detects SARS-CoV-2 in…
