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yet for one in 15 people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), care can be fragmented, confusing, and at times outdated.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 Craniomandibular Disorders
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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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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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A self-help guide for chronic orofacial pain including temporomandibular disorder
Patients suffering from chronic pain in the face, mouth or jaw can now download a self-help guide proven to benefit them in managing their condition.
Sep 19, 2024
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'A bottomless pit': How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt
Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, ...
Jul 17, 2024
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'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"
Apr 17, 2024
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