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Oral Medicine Continuing Education (CE) Course 2024

I will teach a VIRTUAL oral medicine continuing education course titled: "Oral Lesions: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management"

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)?

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)?

Join me as I discuss ten signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs/TMJ).

Etiology (Causes) of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Etiology (Causes) of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

This post discusses the Etiology (Causes) of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Orofacial Pain Continuing Education

The Many Faces of Toothaches: A Practical Approach to Evaluation of Non-odontogenic Facial Pain I will teach a virtual orofacial pain...

Epidemiology of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Epidemiology of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

How many people are affected by TMDs/TMJ? The Epidemiology of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs).

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Anatomy and Function

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Anatomy and Function

In this post, I discuss the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy and function and its role in jaw movement and function.

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

My Oral Medicine Personal Statement

Journey to a Vision: My Oral Medicine Personal Statement

Descriptive Terminology for Oral Mucosal Lesions

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Descriptive Terminology for Oral Mucosal Lesions

This post contains a glossary of descriptive terminology for oral mucosal lesions, which are necessary for documentation and follow-up.

Applications of Lifestyle Medicine to Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Applications of Lifestyle Medicine to Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

Lifestyle Medicine has many applications in oral medicine and orofacial pain because lifestyle factors play a role in many oral diseases.

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severely painful condition that affects the face and/or mouth in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve.

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Toothaches of Muscular Origin

Toothaches of muscular origin resulting from trigger points in masticatory muscles can be a source of confusion to clinicians.

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Trigeminal Nerve Examination

Trigeminal nerve examination for orofacial pain patients

Non-Dental Toothaches: Identifying Red Flags

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Non-Dental Toothaches: Identifying Red Flags

Red flags of non-dental toothaches can be picked up by taking a careful history of pain.

The Many Faces of Toothaches: Non-Dental Causes of Toothaches

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

The Many Faces of Toothaches: Non-Dental Causes of Toothaches

Toothaches have various etiologies or "faces." Therefore, as an oral medicine specialist, I am frequently called upon to consult on patients

10 Self-Care Tips for Improving Dry Mouth

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

10 Self-Care Tips for Improving Dry Mouth

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, occurs when there is reduced secretion of saliva into the oral cavity. Many factors can lead to...

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

What is Oral Medicine?

Oral medicine is a dental specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical management of medical conditions affecting the or

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Why I Chose Oral Medicine

You may or may not be familiar with oral medicine, so briefly, oral medicine is the field of dentistry concerned with the evaluation and man

Dr. Chizobam Idahosa

Oral Medicine Scope of Practice

Just for fun, I compiled the oral medicine alphabet below with disorders typically seen in oral medicine practices.

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