Orofacial Pain

These factors may be linked to dental anesthesia failure
By Melissa Busch
Here's why local anesthesia failure may occur in dental patients.
May 26, 2026
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2 drugs. 1 problem dental teams need to know about.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Side effects from popular weight loss drugs and cannabis are silently destroying teeth. Here's what dental teams must know.
May 26, 2026
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This treatment may be effective for severe TMJ
By Melissa Busch
Temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) may significantly improve patients' quality of life for those experiencing advanced TMJ disorders.
May 26, 2026
Tmj Facial Pain Khunatorn
Meet the drug that's about to change how you manage dental pain
By Dr. Lisa Chan
Discover the first non-opioid pain reliever approved for dental use in 25 years. Learn how it works, dosing, interactions, and more.
May 11, 2026
Tmj Facial Pain Khunatorn
Study: U.S. dentists prescribe opioids 24 times higher than peer nations
By Kevin Henry
A new study shows that although opioid prescribing has declined, U.S. dentists continue to issue the drugs at concerning rates.
April 29, 2026
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Buffered local anesthesia may be a game changer
By Melissa Busch
Sodium bicarbonate may be the trick that transforms patient comfort during injections.
April 24, 2026
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ADA updates sedation and anesthesia guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA released its first comprehensive revision of sedation and anesthesia use and teaching guidelines in nearly a decade.
April 23, 2026
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This is cortisol's possible role in TMDs
By Ava Barros
New research suggests high cortisol may be a biomarker for temporomandibular disorders, while certain computer-guided occlusal adjustments may reduce cortisol.
March 25, 2026
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Catching up from Chicago Midwinter: An answer for painless dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
Here's why one dentist is excited about an anesthesia product that recently gained FDA approval and is changing the way he practices.
March 13, 2026
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How buffering local anesthetic can transform dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn the history, benefits, and practical application of buffering local anesthetics in dentistry, with insights from Dr. Jason Goodchild.
March 11, 2026
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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists
By Ava Barros
A JADA study reports a woeful shortage of orofacial pain specialists in the U.S. -- approximately 531 providers for 333 million people.
February 26, 2026
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These addictions may be tied to TMDs
By Ava Barros
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of certain addictions among university students, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
January 30, 2026
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