Digital medical device developed for jaw pain and TMD self-management
Jaw pain shouldn't be a mystery, yet for one in 15 people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), care can be fragmented, confusing, and at times outdated.
Jan 14, 2026
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Jaw Diseases
MeSH tree: C05.500
Nerve block may reduce opioid use in infants undergoing cleft palate surgery
For infants undergoing cleft palate surgery, local anesthetic injection targeting the maxillary nerve of the face may reduce or eliminate the need for opioid medications to control postoperative pain, reports a study in The ...
Dec 14, 2025
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Uncovering the why behind cleft lip and palate with live imaging and gene editing
Every face is unique. Genetics helps to determine our features, but sometimes genes have errors which, in early fetal development, can result in babies with facial differences such as a cleft lip or cleft palate. If not treated, ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Mindfulness may improve the health of women with chronic jaw pain
Living with chronic pain on a daily basis impacts not only the body but also the mind and emotions. This is the reality for thousands of people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the joint responsible ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study
For children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.
Oct 10, 2025
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Can botox be used to alleviate pain in a jaw disorder?
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) limits jaw function and is so painful that it lessens the quality of life. Botulinum toxin—also known as botox—is emerging as an effective treatment option, but there are concerns about ...
Aug 4, 2025
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Hypnosis may help in the management of pain and stress experienced by dental patients
Hypnosis could play a significant role in at least three areas of dental care: managing acute pain during dental procedures, reducing the anxiety associated with visiting the dentist, and alleviating chronic orofacial pain.
May 26, 2025
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Innovative in vivo imaging offers new treatment, hope for sufferers of chronic TMJ-related pain
A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional activity in mouse models of ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Two biomarkers in the brain could transform how chronic pain is understood and managed
In an international effort, researchers at Western, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) uncovered how specific patterns in brain activity can predict an individual's ...
Jan 27, 2025
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Q&A: Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint
In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at the UConn School of Dental Medicine answers the most ...
Nov 21, 2024
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