Bruxism vs. Bracing, which might be the larger culprit contributing to TMD-related issues. For those of you who attended the 2025 AAOP conference, you may have had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Daniele Manfredini, DDS, MSc, PhD, Full Professor at the University of...
Women and Estrogen and Prevalence in Temporomandibular Disorders I have a very strong interest in better understanding the potential causes of erosion to the condylar head of the Temporomandibular Joint, either unilateral or bilateral. As we know, this can happen to...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common issue that many people experience. Here are some frequently asked questions about TMJ pain: 1. What is TMJ pain? · TMJ pain refers to discomfort or pain in the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the...
Art of Prevention: The importance of tackling the nail-biting habit! Onychophagia is defined as a chronic habit of biting nails, commonly observed in both children and young adults, and it is classified among nail diseases caused by repeated injuries. During my TMJ...
Physical Therapy and Dentistry On the evening of November 9th, 2021, I had the pleasure of presenting on the topic of Physical Therapy and Dentistry, Perfect Combination to Evaluate and Treat Temporomandibular Disorders, Orofacial Pain, and Craniofacial Pain. Dr....
Quote by Joshua Graham, image Michael Fry Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) present a challenge for health professionals, due to the great complexity of the condition. This complexity is evident in various aspects, including accurate diagnostic methods,...