Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and psychostimulant use in patients seeking dental care-Associations with common orofacial pain complaints.

Background: Dental medicine should expand its scope to properly assess medical and psychosocial factors that might have an impact on patients' oral health. Based on previous literature and clinical experience, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and psychostimulant medications might represent factors associated with orofacial pain symptoms.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess whether common orofacial pain complaints such as jaw pain, jaw clicking, teeth clenching and headaches are more prevalent in dental patients who have an ADHD diagnosis and/or use psychostimulant medications.

The role of social media for patients with temporomandibular disorders: A content analysis of Reddit.

Background: Social media is frequently used to discuss health topics among users. Reddit is a popular social media platform particularly suit for discussion about chronic illness because of its anonymity that allow users to express uninhibited feelings. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) represent a chronic painful disorder which has been rarely studied in terms of social media discussion.

The effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of persistent regional myofascial head and neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Persistent head and neck myofascial pain is among the most frequently reported pain complaints featuring major variability in treatment approaches and perception of improvement. Acupuncture is one of the least invasive complimentary modalities that can optimize conventional treatment. The aim of this review was to determine the evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of localized persistent myofascial head and neck pain.

Physical functioning and mindfulness skills training in chronic pain: a systematic review.

Purpose: The importance of improved physical function as a primary outcome in the treatment of chronic pain is widely accepted. There have been limited attempts to assess the effects mindfulness skills training (MST) has on objective outcomes in chronic pain care.

Methods: This systematic review evaluated published reports of original randomized controlled trials that described physical function outcomes after MST in the chronic pain population and met methodological quality according to a list of predefined criteria.

Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain Disorder: A Comprehensive Review.

Introduction: Persistent dentoalveolar pain of idiopathic origin represents a diagnostic challenge for the dentist and physician alike. Disagreement on taxonomy and diagnostic criteria presents a significant limit to the advancement of research in the field. Patients struggle with a lack of knowledge by dental and medical professionals, diagnostic delays, and unnecessary treatments.