The temporomandibular joints open, close, and move the jaw. These joints are under pressure from chewing, talking, and other motions. That means they are also a common source of pain, and muscle and joint problems. Chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain warrants a trip to the doctor or dentist to assess the cause. Teeth grinding often…

Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth. It affects the mucous membranes, which are the thin skin coverings on the inside surface of the mouth. The membranes produce the protective mucus, as well as lining the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. Stomatitis is a type of mucositis, a condition defined as pain or…

While it is not yet known what causes autism, researchers believe that a complex interaction between environmental factors and genetics is responsible for the condition. Separating these factors, however, can be a challenge. But a new study may have found a way to isolate genetics from environmental contributors to the disease, allowing researchers to focus…

Ashok Sethi discusses the standout features of the Ankylos implant system. First launched 30 years ago, and almost unchanged during that period, the Ankylos implant system remains one of the most unique and reliable implant systems in the world. As one of the first to use the system after its UK launch in 2000, I…

Chris Meldrum explains why he joined Anthogyr, the latest entrant to the British dental implant market. Anthogyr is a new name to the British market. Can you tell us about the company’s ethos? Anthogyr is a family business with eight worldwide subsidiaries and distribution in 100 countries. The company has a 70-year history in precision engineering…

TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and muscles that control the jaw. They can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of how complex this joint is. Around 12 percent of people in the United States experience TMJ disorders at any one time. Women are affected more often than men, with 9 women to every…

Leukoplakia is a condition that causes thick, plaque-like white patches on the tongue, gums, and lining of the mouth. Mouth irritants and irritating activities, such as smoking, often cause leukoplakia. Typically, cases of white patches in the mouth are harmless and symptoms resolve on their own. However, if the condition is leukoplakia, it can be…

John Barton reports back from Trycare’s course in Rome last year. Last year, as summer turned to autumn, I received an email from Trycare: an invitation to a bone regeneration course in December 2016. I looked at it a bit sideways as the course was not, as usual, in some godforsaken lodge hotel at a…

Parents should avoid offering fruit juice to infants under the age of 1 year, unless advised by a doctor, as it provides “no nutritional benefit” and may harm their health. This is the according to new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP say that fruit juice should not be offered to infants…

Employees in the UK are worried that unhealthy teeth can damage job prospects, performance and the confidence they have in themselves and others, according to research. The Bupa study of 2,000 UK employees found that 28% of workers try not to smile at work, as they are not confident about their teeth. What’s more, people with…