Join us for our hands on splint course for TMD
You might have heard that dentists can construct their own orthotics in a lab. But have you ever wanted to learn how? You’re in luck because Ben-Pat Institute is [...]
TMJ disorder is more than just jaw pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) are commonly associated with pain in the jaw. And, while jaw pain is one of the main symptoms of TMD, it is also important [...]
5 tips to help your patients find jaw pain relief
If your patients suffer from jaw pain, it can be debilitating often affecting their ability to eat and speak. This pain can develop from their sinuses, ears, teeth or [...]
Self-care can help your patients find relief from TMD pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) can cause a lot of problems and discomfort for our patients. While the best care is a diagnosis and corrective oral appliance therapy, there [...]
Here’s what to know about Botox for TMD treatment
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) account for more than 30 disorders that can cause pain and dysfunction in the joint and the muscles that help with jaw movement. Just as there [...]
How to help your patients with TMD pain
While painful, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) refer to a cluster of conditions that are often characterized by pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or its surrounding tissues. The [...]
Women should be aware of their increased risk for TMD
When it comes to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD), women are more likely to develop this jaw pain. That’s right, women are more likely to suffer from TMD than [...]
November is national TMJ awareness month
For the month of November, we are raising awareness for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD). Throughout the month of November for TMJ awareness month, as dentists, we should make [...]
5 jaw exercises to share with your patients with TMJ pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) can be extremely disruptive and painful for our patients. But one way to help our patients find some relief from their TMJ pain is [...]
The psychological status of patients with TMD during pandemic
As we continue to navigate the pandemic, we continue to uncover more information that is important to highlight for our patients. In a recent study, researchers looked at the [...]