Insurance Companies Win And Patients Lose With Denials Of TMD Care

Insurance Companies Win And Patients Lose With Denials Of TMD Careby: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 29/11/2025

Insurance companies maximize profits and deny care in TMD patients

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Insurance Companies Win And Patients Lose With Denials Of TMD Care

"Airway Dentistry" - let's unpack the latest trend in the dental profession.

"Airway Dentistry" - let's unpack the latest trend in the dental profession.by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 25/10/2025

Airway dentistry is not a recognized dental specialty and some of its proponents have problematic, non-evidence based treatment ideas.

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"Airway Dentistry" - let's unpack the latest trend in the dental profession.

Is Botox Really Effective in Managing TMJ Disorders?

Is Botox Really Effective in Managing TMJ Disorders?by: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 04/10/2025

Botox injections may not be effective in managing jaw pain from TMJ problems

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Is Botox Really Effective in Managing TMJ Disorders?

Expanding Wallets With Palates: The Evidence Problem with MARPE and Palatal Expansion in Treating TMJ Problems

Expanding Wallets With Palates: The Evidence Problem with MARPE and Palatal Expansion in Treating TMJ Problemsby: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 05/09/2025

Bite interventions may not be needed when addressing jaw pain. TMD may be the leading cause.

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Expanding Wallets With Palates: The Evidence Problem with MARPE and Palatal Expansion in Treating TMJ Problems