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Scientists identified the neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice. The findings could inform development of safer methods to treat pain.

NIH Scientists Discover Norovirus and Other “Stomach Viruses” Can Spread Through Saliva

A class of viruses known to cause severe diarrheal diseases – including the one famous for widespread outbreaks on cruise ships – can grow in the salivary glands of mice and spread through their saliva, scientists at NIH have discovered.

Inflammation May Curb, Not Cause, Chronic Pain

Instead of causing chronic pain, inflammation at the acute stage appears to help thwart it. The NIDCR-supported study suggests suppressing inflammation may be counterproductive for relieving low back and jaw pain in the long run.

Bruxism

Overview

Bruxism is a condition where a person grinds, clenches, or gnashes his or her teeth; it can occur when awake or asleep. Bruxism that happens while a person is awake is more common, but bruxism that happens during sleep has been studied more. Children as well as adults can have this condition.

Section 4: Oral Health Workforce, Education, Practice, and Integration Infographic (Text Alternative)

This infographic includes four sections, each describing specific data regarding the oral health care workforce and education. Over the past 20 years, the oral health care workforce, education, and practice have substantially changed to improve access to care and to better integrate oral and overall health care and outcomes.

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Oral Health in America - July 2022 Bulletin

Section 4 Summary

Oral Health Workforce, Education, Practice, and Integration

HEAL Initiative: Oral Complications Arising from Pharmacotherapies to Treat Opioid Use Disorders

May 2022

Goal

The NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative is a trans-agency effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the national opioid public health crisis. Through the initiative, NIH supports research to enhance pain management and improve treatment for opioid misuse and addiction. The NIDCR has been an active partner with the HEAL initiative since its inception in 2018.

Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque Wins IADR Distinguished Scientist Award

NIDCR Deputy Director Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, DDS, PhD, was named the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Medicine & Pathology Research by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Overview

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve. This nerve is responsible for sensation in the face, including the mouth.

236th National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council Meeting

Building 31C, 6th Floor, Room A & B