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Lsu School Of Dentistry Launches New Residency In Orofacial Pain Jul 2025

Lsu School Of Dentistry Launches New Residency In Orofacial Pain

New Orleans Dental Association News

Louisiana State University School of Dentistry announces a new two-year Advanced Education Program in Orofacial Pain, launching July 2025. The program provides interdisciplinary training, preparing specialists to manage complex oral and facial pain conditions through clinical care and academic instruction.


Oromandibular Dystonia: A Dental Perspective On Movement Disorders, Hanyu You, Kristi Soileau Dds, Med, Mshce, Facd, Ficd Apr 2025

Oromandibular Dystonia: A Dental Perspective On Movement Disorders, Hanyu You, Kristi Soileau Dds, Med, Mshce, Facd, Ficd

New Orleans Dental Association News

Oromandibular Dystonia (OMD) is a rare movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions in the oromandibular region, affecting jaw function, oral hygiene, and dental health. It can lead to tooth wear, TMD, swallowing difficulties, and significant challenges for musicians, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to management.


Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Periodontal Disease Jul 2024

Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Periodontal Disease

New Orleans Dental Association News

Recently, statin treatment applied locally into tissues during both surgical and nonsurgical procedures exhibiting a positive effect on various parameters of periodontal tissue health. When looking at this novel, not yet commonly utilized approach to the local application of statins as an adjunct to periodontal treatment, early studies have shown significant improvement in clinical parameters, such as probing depth and clinical attachment levels. This method of local statin delivery into the tissue shows promise, and should be explored by further research.