Dental Risk Factors: Management Versus Treatment
One of the most important things I aim to do is create clear expectations for my dental patients. Over the
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TMD
Discussing the Topic of Anti-Inflammatory Foods with Patients
Both periodontal disease and TMD are inflammatory disorders. We have lots of dental patients who are suffering from the effects
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Composites & Wear
All restorative materials have wear properties. We need to understand both how they wear and survive in the oral environment
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Tongue Position & Nose Breathing
When we nose breathe, our tongue is elevated against the anterior portion of the palate and held there with gentle
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Your Patients Want to Know: Is Sleep Apnea Causing their Morning Headaches?
You are accustomed to consulting with patients about the association of TMD with craniofacial pain, but the link to sleep
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Splint Therapy: Time Is on Our Side Part 2
Early in my career, I became frustrated with splint therapy. In the clinical area it was working. In theory, it
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Splint Therapy: Time Is on Our Side Part 1
My experience with splint therapy was like most dentist’s prior to developing the skills taught at Pankey. In fact, my
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Treating TMD: Yes or No?
How Studying and Treating TMD Transformed One Dentist’s Practice for the Better When Dr. Michelle Lee embarked on her dental
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