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Temporomandibular disorders – management with psychological therapies

The Dental Elf

This Cochrane review of the effects of psychological therapies in people (aged 12 years and over) with painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD)lasting 3 months or longer included 22 RCTs. Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) was the most frequently studied but overall there was insufficient evidence on which to base a reliable judgement about the efficacy of psychological therapies for painful TMD.

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US Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer to Retire

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Timothy L. Ricks, DMD, MPH, FICD, who has served as the United States Public Health Service Chief Dental Officer for the past 4 years, will retire at the end of August. Ricks oversaw the updated version of the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health and advised the offices of the Surgeon General and the Department of Public Health Service on the recruitment, retention, and career development of oral health professionals.

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Discover the Evolution of Dentures

Friendswood Dental Blog

There are more options than ever to replace lost teeth thanks to the advancements in dentistry throughout the centuries. Tooth loss isn’t a modern problem. Dentures have been used for generations to replace missing teeth , but they didn’t always have the excellent reputation they have today. The evolution of dentures throughout history has paved the path for the natural-looking results and the success of modern tooth replacement methods.

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Tips for Success with flowable composites

3M

The post Tips for Success with flowable composites appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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