Trigeminal Neuralgia and the Experience of Tooth Pain
By Donald R. Tanenbaum, DDS, MPH Over 25 years ago, Shirley, a 69-year-old female was referred to my office from a prosthodontist who was attempting to complete five restorations in…
Read MoreBotulinum Toxin for Orofacial Pain Management: Fiction or Fact?
By Steven D. Bender, D.D.S. Botulinum toxin is a family of neurotoxic proteins produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. The toxin works primarily by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, a…
Read MoreThe Intersection Between Endodontic and Neuropathic Pain
By Brooke Blicher, DMD, and Rebekah Lucier Pryles, DMD Introduction Endodontists frequently meet patients on their worst days, marked by severe pain. Not all orofacial pain is equivalent, and…
Read MoreNational Commission Recognizes the American Board of Orofacial Pain as the National Certifying Board for Orofacial Pain
On March 28, 2022, the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) received recognition from the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards (NCRDSCB) as the national certifying board for the…
Read MoreDiagnosing Orofacial Pain: Three Key Ingredients
“All through the summer of 1946, Babe Ruth had a severe pain over his left eye. What was at first thought to be a toothache or sinus infection eventually caused so much discomfort that Ruth was admitted to a New York hospital.
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