https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BkxBjPbboiZQ1AZndqrhK?si=VUBsVoUZTvi5h2zjeUMONA Often, the first line of treatment for someone who has chronic pain is pharmaceuticals. Many people are prescribed them to help bring relief, but that doesn't always work, leaving people...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qdk8U3ObZBZNIJeij1CPB?si=-Aws8BtQQN-aloCOvkCatA The global population of individuals aged 65 and above is experiencing a significant surge, a trend underscored by UN projections estimating 1.5 billion older adults by 2050. This...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Xx36lvjRIbe88CBOBBJvf?si=R1SyP0qIRC6cZP2GCrIc6Q As dentists, we also hold a position of trust within society. As a consequence, the society affords the profession certain privileges that are not available to...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ct68rWf5Vqpykvku7yppC?si=ywOMUlcsQqqiQysGTrinCA In today's digital age, we've seen healthcare evolve in numerous ways. One increasingly common tool is the online symptom checker—websites or apps where patients input their symptoms and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cBBVc3BkpwbbXIizajPPj?si=szUqCv2EQ6WpcyXCKtFPPw Pain is complex and central sensitization is hard to reverse. Anyone who has experienced persistent pain knows this deeply, but even from a neurobiological perspective, the intricacies...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jIQDgA2ZA9pUAGW0YzEtE?si=9COvfijuQp-TL-nPgwb2lA What if it's possible to regrow those pearly whites, perhaps at a fraction of the cost ?[1]. That is a compelling question, especially considering that tooth...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vSGywDDJGUnKv9djcGesF?si=cZYYA2RCQ5Ki-hRpwhr4rA Introduction Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children has been recognized and treated since the 1800s with adenotonsillectomy (AT surgery) [1]. What once might have been dismissed as...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Wa02wLw3ZQPq6hZ1ndOY?si=2jfcL-k3Ss6fabhDW3ixmQ Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions worldwide, with disc displacement causing clicking and locking being one of the most common pathologies. While these disorders can...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/653PTsSky9NJil9Q9ps7qm?si=GLQtwK6zTEmSoS8gKT0WEg February marks National Children's Dental Health Month, prompting us to examine how early dental care shapes not just childhood health, but long-term wellbeing throughout adulthood and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oXm8ErNkPUio6rVeUXCGk?si=I73KQz4PR6-LJ8utOmlROw “It’s just a baby tooth. It will fall out, and a new one will grow in.” This common sentiment, heard from parents, caregivers, and even teachers, may seem harmless. However, it overlooks...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zLApbUYQEBaKlnE0vkMUT?si=ewJEdA9oSt2-3bUU44UAYA Oral precancerous lesions represent a significant public health challenge worldwide. These conditions, which include leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and oral submucous fibrosis, oral lichen...
8-Minute Listen Expertise can teleport. Metaphorically speaking. Technology is, however, reshaping healthcare and education, enabling expert knowledge and services to reach anyone, anywhere. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, synchronous telemedicine,...
6-Minute Listen Global health and public health initiatives play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of the geriatric population worldwide. As life expectancy increases, the number of older adults is growing rapidly, presenting unique challenges and...
11-Minute Listen Introduction Orofacial Pain (OFP) is a specialized field within dentistry and medicine that addresses complex chronic pain conditions affecting the head, neck, and face. Despite its importance, the field faces significant challenges due to fragmented...
9-minute Listen As the population ages, the demand for specialized dental care tailored to the needs of older adults continues to grow. Geriatric dentistry offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in education, clinical practice,...
8-Minute Listen A look at the history of science over the last century reveals an explosion of progress across numerous fields. In physics, we've explored relativity; in medicine, groundbreaking discoveries have emerged in areas such as DNA, germ theory, imaging, and...
3-Minute Listen Millions of people smoke, and millions of people have chronic low back pain. While we know this, many people need to give more consideration to the two issues being linked together. That is until researchers start to wonder if there is a link between...
12-Minute Listen Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles, and surrounding tissues, resulting in pain, limited jaw movement, and joint noises such as clicking or popping. TMDs...
5-minute Listen It's estimated that 10-15% of all women of reproductive age and 70% of women with chronic pelvic pain are affected by endometriosis [1]. Often, it takes a while for the diagnosis, which prolongs the amount of time that women spend in pain and...
5-Minute Listen According to the National Institutes of Health, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the country [1]. Chronic pain is something that is common for those who have the condition, which impacts their quality of life....
3-minute listen Most people, including those who smoke, know that there are some health risks associated with smoking. They are often aware of the increased risks of cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and some of the other health issues...
9-minute listen A traditional return on investment ROI is a calculation of the net returns from an investment divided by the costs [1], and many students and practitioners rely on this calculation when deciding to pursue further education. Ultimately, ROI in (graduate...
15-Minute Listen Introduction Are we as dental professionals prepared and ready to meet the rapidly increasing demand of growing numbers of older adults in the U.S.? [1] These older adults will come into our offices with diverse issues such as...
8-Minute Listen In the field of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain (OFP), we are facing a critical juncture in patient care. Our current diagnostic approach, while useful, may be too broad to capture the nuanced differences between patients...
