Our mission is to improve the quality of health care and lives of everyone affected by Temporomandibular Disorders.
A team of scientists from Airforce Medical University in China has made a discovery that helps explain why TMJ osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) is a severe form
Read MoreA study published in the December 2024, issue of PAIN by Son H, Shannonhouse J, Zhang Y, et al., “Elucidation of neuronal activity in mouse
Read MoreThis month, we’re highlighting the important connection between Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs). While painful conditions like fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome are
Read MoreA recent article in CRANIO, “The temporomandibular joint disc: A complex fable about an elusive butterfly” by Louis G. Mercuri, Charles S. Greene, and Daniele
Read MoreA recent article in The Guardian told the story of a patient living with a little-known but life-altering medical condition—one that most people don’t understand,
Read MoreTerrie Cowley, who co-founded and was president of The TMJ Association, died July 22, 2024. Through her lifelong advocacy and effective leadership, she transformed temporomandibular
Read MoreYour voice matters—now more than ever. TMDs affect millions, yet research remains severely underfunded. Help change that in just a few minutes. Visit https://www.democracy.io, enter
Read MoreTemporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a condition affecting up to 16% of the population, causing pain, limited jaw movement, and difficulty chewing. Despite its prevalence,
Read MoreA recent study was published in the Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. It explores using goats as a model to test replacements for
Read MorePain and clicking in the jaw, tenderness in the chewing muscles, and recurring headaches can all be signs of jaw problems called temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
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