Orofacial Pain

Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A DenTek survey shows that game-related stress lingers for many fans well after the final whistle.
October 1, 2026
Three male football fans watch a game on a couch. They are surprised expressions on their faces. Nearby are bottles of beer, popcorn, and chips.
How much ibuprofen is too much? Tom Viola on dentistry's most common pain medication question.
By Kevin Henry
Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down a new combo pain reliever's dosing and addresses dentistry's ongoing "how much is too much" debate.
September 24, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
By Melissa Busch
There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.
September 17, 2026
A man in a blue T-shirt holds his jaw in pain.
CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
By Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
Close-up of gold oil dripping from a dropper tip into an amber glass bottle.
FDA approves first OTC acetaminophen-naproxen combo pill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new nonprescription tablet, cleared for toothache and other minor pain, gives dental patients a fixed-dose, opioid-free option for at-home relief.
August 19, 2026
A hand stamps 'approved' on a white document.
Dentists may be a major part of the problem in this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists may be an overlooked gateway to a major global crisis.
August 19, 2026
Prescription medication bottles with white caps are shown with scattered pills on a white background.
Dental lasers: A clinician Q&A on pain, anxiety, and the patient experience
By Kevin Henry
Most patients remember the rest of the day after a dental visit, not the procedure. One clinician is changing that with lasers.
August 4, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Yooson Kim, founder and CEO of Morgantown Family Dentistry.
Spinal pain may be a sign of this dental problem in adulthood
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals a possible connection between spinal pain and dental problems.
July 30, 2026
3D anatomical illustration of the human spine and nervous system highlighted in gold against a translucent blue body.
PBMT may speed up dental anesthesia recovery in kids
By Melissa Busch
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with a diode laser may speed the recovery of soft tissue following local anesthesia in children.
July 30, 2026
A red LED light fixture is shown with multiple illuminated diodes casting a warm glow on a dark surface.
Taking birth control pills may be a real pain for your mouth
By Melissa Busch
Oral contraceptives may be linked to jaw pain, more so in teens, according to a new study.
July 29, 2026
A blurred image of a woman holds a pack of oral contraceptives.
Septodont launches Flavalta, the 1st lidocaine formula with flavoring agents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Flavalta, the first lidocaine formula with flavoring agents, marks a significant innovation for Septodont.
July 28, 2026
A dental anesthetic syringe rests on top of several vials.
Has one of the biggest issues with lidocaine just been solved?
By Kevin Henry
Lidocaine has had one complaint since 1948. Septodont spent eight years solving it. Dr. Jason Goodchild tested the result.
July 23, 2026
Screenshot of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast with Dr. Jason Goodchild, left, and DrBicuspid Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry, right.
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