The Link Between Stress, Anxiety, and Dental Health It may come as a surprise, but mental health is closely related to oral health. Issues such as depression, stress, and anxiety can have an impact on the integrity of your teeth. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, almost two-thirds of people diagnosed with…

While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment for facial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), patients rate them as less helpful than self-care treatments, such as jaw exercises or warm compresses, finds a new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. The study, published in the journal Clinical…

People with asthma are almost one-fifth more likely to experience gum disease, a recent study in the Journal of Periodontology reveals. Roughly 235 million people around the globe experience asthma — an inflammatory disease that narrows and inflames the airways, therefore resulting in symptoms like difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightening of the chest. This…

The megatrend 3D printing: Dentistry is heading the field and creating new opportunities 3D printing is still considered to be a possible “game-changer”: New treatment methods, new forms of teamwork, new business models. Dentistry is one of the pioneers. The current opportunities for the practice and laboratory are within grasp – at the International Dental…

When the term ‘branding’ is mentioned, the most common association is that of multinationals and business corporations. Very rarely is it associated with healthcare providers like dental practices. Yet building your brand as a dental practice is key to getting patients through the door and keeping them – i.e. patient acquisition and retention rates. When…

Almost everyone understands the importance of regular dental checkups, yet 21.3% of US adults rarely visit the dentist at all. The most common reasons for avoiding making a dental appointment are cost and dental anxiety, but there’s another factor that greatly affects how often people pay their dentist a visit: trust. Dental work is expensive…

The dentist’s office can be an overwhelming place even for those without any pre-existing conditions; for people who can be adversely affected by overstimulation of the senses, that challenge is magnified. Sensory over-responsivity is a common symptom for both adults and children diagnosed with developmental disorders, of which there are over 6 million in the USA according to Disability Justice.