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Therapeutic Use of Botox in Dentistry

...antidepressants are commonly used to alleviate accompanying symptoms and to bridge intervals between injections. Adverse effects are relatively minor, but include xerostomia and dysphagia, seen more often with BoNT-B. Photo...

Caring for Patients with Schizophrenia

...oral health outcomes. REFERENCES Countries IoMCoNSDiD. In: Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (U.S.); 2001. Duckworth K, Halpern…

Is Estrogen Related to TMD?

...low levels of estrogen occur; consequently, lower levels of estrogen induce pro-inflammatory effects within the TMJ, resulting in higher pain levels. Photo Credit: monkeybusinessimages / iStock / Getty Images Plus...

Maintaining Oral Health in Older Adults

...health in this population.32 REFERENCES Colby SL, Ortman JM. Projections of the Size and Composition of the US Population: 2014 to 2060. Available at: census.g/​v/​library/​publications/​2015/​demo/​p25-1143.html. Accessed August 24,…

Treating Patients With Gastroparesis

...Organization for Rare Disorders. Gastroparesis. Available at: rarediseases.org/​rare-diseases/​gastroparesis. Accessed February 16, 2021. Guideline Central. Clinical Guideline: Management of Gastroparesis Clinical Practice Guidelines.…

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