What factors predict craniomandibular disorders in severe COVID-19 survivors after prolonged intubation?

Purposes: To estimate and identify predictors of craniomandibular disorders (CMDs) in severe COVID-19 survivors after prolonged intubation ≥ 1 week (SCOVIDS-PI).

Methods: This retrospective study enrolled two cohorts of SCOVIDS-PIs with vs. without CMD during a one-year period.

Management of temporomandibular disorders by Ministry of Public Health dentists in Central Thailand.

Unlabelled: Very little is known about the ability of dentists to diagnose and treat temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The aims of this study were to investigate whether dentists in Central Thailand diagnosed TMD subcategories before initiating treatment for TMDs and to explore the frequency of corresponding treatments.

Methods: A questionnaire covering TMD management was developed and posted to all Ministry of Public Health dentists (n = 969) in Central Thailand.