The mechanisms of craniofacial pain
A recent journal looked at the mechanisms of craniofacial pain. The researchers worked to highlight peripheral and central adaptations that might promote chronification of pain in craniofacial pain states, [...]
Chronic Pain and Addiction: What are Your Thoughts?
A Huffington Post article discusses the opioid epidemic in the United States. This epidemic continues to increase dramatically with over 2 million Americans struggling with abuse of an opioid [...]
Revisit These 3 Marketing Strategies in 2017
We are already three months into 2017, so where is your marketing plan? Have you begun planning, or is it just sitting by the wayside? When creating your marketing [...]
The Painful Truth About TMD and How to Help
As you already know, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) refer to a cluster of conditions that are often characterized by pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or its surrounding tissues. [...]
TMD Could be Interrupting Our Patients’ Sleep
Approximately one in every four people who regularly visit their dentist has a condition called bruxism, which is an involuntary movement of the jaws when a person is sleeping. [...]
Searching for the Right Continuing Education Courses for Sleep Apnea
I recently read an article in Sleep Review about Dental Schools receiving a failing grade. While this might be accurate, I wouldn’t give the schools a failing grade. What [...]
Let’s Talk About Bruxism
I cringe at the thought of bruxism, or teeth grinding, don’t you? There is a significant need for treatment of bruxism, and even sleep bruxism--don’t worry, we will cover [...]
Infographic: Help Your TMD Patients Eat Better
What does your diet look like? When a patient suffers from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) their diet can play a huge role in their pain. While it is important [...]
Join Dr. Patel and Nierman Practice Management in Las Vegas
Ready to complete more continuing education courses? Come and join us November 11-12th in Las Vegas for the Dental Sleep, TMJ, and Craniofacial Pain Symposium! In this symposium, we [...]
Is CBCT the Way for Identifying Sleep Apnics?
Recently there has been a push for manufacturers to inform dentists that they can find patients that may be at risk for sleep apnea by using the cone beam [...]