https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j7zamfnm3ufZsVoNTd0Zy?si=18HD4fKGQxii8nCpBGeRlA Introduction The human microbiome plays an important role in maintaining physiologic balance throughout the body. In the oral cavity, diverse microbial species interact with...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h5FkoaUKDik8jsNdkFWo2?si=Mp7R_ysURH-0p_jzvixWoQ New iPSC-based genomic evidence has identified two converging neurobiological failures at the root of bruxism: a serotonin 2A receptor variant that amplifies stress-driven motor...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sqJe13ScKhBML5Q1ayQIX?si=kNg6gjBPQiKwSMqRG-zlqQ Poor oral health has been linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and various cancers. This connection is rooted in the body’s complex microbial...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/098pR9xzjmAOpU731klLXS?si=dBIdTZdcQByPINU3D1Fseg When a patient comes in describing persistent jaw pain, facial pressure, and limited mouth opening, the instinct is to reach for imaging and look for structural evidence. But in...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fHNDLrrNlFBJtXbNhWzFO?si=wgiJ8WszSHSdDpUbhURzzw What is precision medicine? Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine or systems medicine, is a data-driven approach to medical care that considers genetic, lifestyle, and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mgqBJjGhA7kywLEaOjQRv?si=Y1_oYrsyRo-7DvAjaqMdpw Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, immune dysfunction, and microvascular compromise [1]. Although diabetes is typically...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yiQTfKGSQcoZqHm2T82so?si=3dQpZ84dTn-vHlW0nxvMqw According to the CDC, diabetes affects 14.7% of U.S. adults and 29.2% of those over age 65, making it the 8th leading cause of death.[1] Its annual economic burden is estimated at $413...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Bgm6XtPWcpnMDJaZMVHn9?si=Y1bO_tE9QN6ZerCdNyR39w A bright, healthy smile is often one of the first things people notice, and research shows it can even influence social and economic opportunities. Individuals with untreated dental...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0H2XCOtNS0NE4JY6Y0f5zC?si=Pi5Yo_i2Qsew2Jcq5uKl-g Introduction In today’s dental practice, clinicians frequently care for patients whose systemic health and medication use intersect with oral conditions. Among the most clinically...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fhz5RzweOjfe5sz03oMKS?si=5d1HOITxSzipmjstLNWvZw The liver is one of our body's most essential organs, performing over 500 vital functions,including metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis. When viral hepatitis threatens this...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RAIfX6qNfPbvivwWOY39h?si=Tlyvw_kbRiudq79pY8iHsw Orofacial pain conditions, particularly those involving muscle hyperactivity such as bruxism and temporomandibular disorders, affect millions of individuals worldwide [1]. As researchers...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4l2sr39e42e0hR1D4Xg0Rt?si=_VIo7TyBSF-X_oLDDIBZSQ Introduction Headaches are among the most common neurological complaints worldwide, affecting more than half of the population at some point in their lives. In the United States, the...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mkryXlUvR1IfnyV8DjY5R?si=3KwtVOpwSQqT-50lDcpoSA Introduction: The Evolution Toward Competency-Based Assessment The landscape of medical education has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades, shifting from...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EnSYwst7O7FRjbn47n73F?si=Td06HPfPQGS0ebals7GvBw Introduction Head and neck cancer is, depending on the study cited, either the 6th or 7th most common malignancy globally, with the majority (~90% of cases) presenting as oral squamous...
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/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...
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...
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...
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...
11-Minute Listen Chronic Trigeminal Neuropathy Chronic trigeminal neuropathy (CTN) involves damage or dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the skin and mucosal surfaces of the face to the brain. Depending...
8-Minutes Listen As healthcare providers, we often encounter situations where our patients don't improve as expected, despite our best efforts and well-crafted treatment plans. This can be frustrating for both the patient and the practitioner. While it's natural to...
In Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, many chronic conditions need permanent storage of medications since patients need to take the medicines for months, even for years. The prescription is usually granted once every 8 to 12 weeks when the patient is seen in a...
