Expanding Wallets With Palates: The Evidence Problem with MARPE and Palatal Expansion in Treating TMJ Problems
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 05/09/2025Bite interventions may not be needed when addressing jaw pain. TMD may be the leading cause.
TMDSleep Apnea
Why “Neuromuscular Dentistry” Isn’t Evidence-Based Care for TMD
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 21/08/2025Well-designed studies have demonstrated that neuromuscular dentistry often achieves worse outcomes than evidence-based, conservative options we’ve trusted for years.
TMD
When Should You Consider Biopsying a Dark Spot Inside Your Mouth?
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 11/08/2025While many pigmented spots are perfectly safe, some dark spots could signal a more serious problem. Learn when to get a dark spot biopsied.
Biopsying
No, Your Dental Work Did Not Cause Trigeminal Neuralgia. But It's Often Misdiagnosed As Dental Pain.
By: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral Medicine Published on: 11/08/2025Commonly, some patients and even medical providers mistakenly think TGN (trigeminal neuralgia) is caused by dental work; TGN is actually a neurological condition.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
