National Dental Hygiene Month: Prioritizing Senior Oral Health
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2z4UGXrphVtgQouX1aJqef?si=gRpCu18AQHCz2MDAkg-a5w November marks National Dental Hygiene Month, a time to champion oral health for all ages. For seniors, maintaining oral hygiene is not just about a bright smile—it’s a critical...
What Dental Practitioners Should Know about Hypersensitivity Reactions to Medications
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...
Does ocular surface pain treatment work?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FcZ4nXPv9F7ntwfsPARCH?si=gn2J-ZITST-AUQNhMMdBOg Anyone who has ever experienced ocular surface pain knows how annoying it can be and how it can hold you back from doing things you want to do. It's hard to see life clearly when...
National Gum Care Month: Medication Side Effects on Oral Health Across Age Groups
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hzOtByKqvuZ53eGVAJv5z?si=TVzhiKvxT4-yBu7IYB_kLA October marks National Gum Care Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about gum health and its broader implications for overall well-being. While medications are essential for...
Chronic Pain and the Increased Risk of Suicide
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vZUwtXjUXEEfH2mjMEHTi?si=50K8cf4yQZKHb15LiiVSjA For the many people who suffer from chronic pain and those who help provide treatment for them, it's crucial that they are aware of the increased risk of suicide that comes with the...
Medication Matters: Protecting Oral Health in Older Adults
https://open.spotify.com/episode/79VCr29s90oYqdR1ABEmEO?si=fnRrk6wdSWaJ5VOWGRtDxw As the U.S. population ages, dentistry is at a turning point. Today’s older adults live longer, retain more natural teeth, and take more medications than any generation before them,...
The Role of Hepatitis Vaccines in Oral Health
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...
Protecting Smiles and Health: Why Vaccination Matters for Older Adults
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ExsmktbDAZB3bukkvaH65?si=Ao8wkjB1TIqMrwYBbJWcKQ August marks National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), a crucial time to highlight the power of vaccines in safeguarding public health across all ages. While we often think of...
Vaccination, Oral Health Education, and Their Impact on Oral Health and Health Program Development
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wvY6TWeAt2qbTaRMzW9Xt?si=opB4kxWQQYatA069B0WMOg Introduction We have all heard that oral health is connected to overall health and well-being, but it is often neglected in public health initiatives, especially in developing nations. A...
Botulinum Toxin for Orofacial Pain and What the Research Really Shows
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...
HIV and Oral Health Research Insights
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hQxwkadaOWYXARbIDyldV?si=Bi2s1ZCgTQevL1KmXzC9Iw The intersection of HIV infection and oral health represents one of the most significant areas of research in contemporary dentistry and oral medicine. As we continue to advance our...
Case Studies and Research from Ostrow’s Online Community Oral Health Programs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5kvn81W4EZ6NNtEOAvqKBB?si=AEnixLbITsOgGiT0alWxWg At the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry's online Community Oral Health programs, our commitment extends far beyond traditional academic boundaries. We are dedicated to nurturing the...
From Clinical Curiosity to Scientific Discovery: How Case Reports Transform Geriatric Dentistry Education and Practice
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ki22hrflovrNV4s8EY0Qk?si=tY7OFdcCQYK_TuBm9FmR-A As our population ages at an unprecedented rate, the field of geriatric dentistry stands at a critical juncture. The percentage and number of persons 65 years and older is increasing,...
Using Poetry to Help Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pain
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EROHNhtg8Xi5obX8Bfx8f?si=_rtQFzy2R22ETp9suN2PEQ As most people realize, poetry has a way of sharing one’s feelings and ideas to the reader in a way like no other. The writer is able to express themselves in a way that allows people...
Expanding the Clinical Role of Dentists in the Evaluation of Headaches
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...
AI Useful in Helping Older Adults who Experience Pain and Depression
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Q4rL7nIbI5QJPvD5PqUmK?si=wUXJnjigTqOyPV6FMaYJIA When we think about artificial intelligence (AI), we don't think that it can help people who are in pain or experiencing depression. We think of it as something that quickly gathers...
Navigating the Throbbing Truth: Headaches Across the Lifespan and the Power of Public Health
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fn73uVvB13grddowwfHSm?si=VId0q2NCSMeRwU4oA-TC6g While we often associate certain health issues with specific age groups, headaches are a universal experience that can impact anyone, at any stage of life. From the subtle throbbing of a...
Can Visual Arts Help Us Better Understand Chronic Pain Patients?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kLE49DR2jdY5Y8U7YE8TL?si=-AZIUCZLQ7aEwHMW4D4iEQ Those who work with people who have chronic pain may not always understand what they are going through. Even if they try to explain it, they may not have the words to articulate it all....
Migraine and Headaches in Older Adults: What General Dentists Should Know
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R23db2441ATEur6PodA3R?si=EYJfgRjLTPy6OD3lIZRF5Q Introduction June marked Headache Awareness Month, an important opportunity to highlight often-overlooked issues in older adults, such as migraine and chronic headache disorders. As a...
Measuring Hybrid-Online Resident Competency using (EPAs)
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...
A Model Approach to Effective Communication for Postoperative Tooth Extraction Care in ASA II and III Patients
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SL7CDc9KNyK8rC1SRrZ3G?si=3ecmh8JTRIe931vmpJAr5g Tooth extraction remains one of the most common dental procedures, yet it carries increased risks for patients with chronic systemic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular...
Illuminating Innovations in Oral Health: Research at Ostrow’s Community Oral Health Programs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/44wV6pvBmWyKtpIP2FW8lp?si=b6p2I5sTRgWlLOQm3hBsxQ In today's dynamic healthcare landscape, the Community Oral Health program plays a crucial role in advancing the careers of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Whether...
Cancer Patient Oral Care: Insights for Dentists
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VjJelaqmrDS37FXQcdbnM?si=co6FT3RPS2ejc8EaAjeGDg Cancer treatment profoundly impacts oral health, creating unique challenges that require specialized dental care and management. As dental professionals, understanding these...
Connection Between Chronic Stress and Pain in Those with Fibromyalgia
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JuXjhDFysysZTz1K4zWz5?si=TCK1TTDLRZ2R70cWYxxYlw Many people who have fibromyalgia experience chronic pain that reduces their quality of life and can lead to depression, as well as other health issues. Researchers are looking at the...