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Dental Appliance News: New Oral Device Effectively Reduces Tics In Tourette Syndrome Patients
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
A study explains how researchers in Japan have developed a removable dental appliance that can reduce tics in both children and adults with Tourette syndrome - a neurological disorder characterized by vocal and motor tics, which can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. This ability could positively impact the everyday lives of individuals with Tourette syndrome.
Can Oral Surgery Patients Avoid Jaw Damage?
Reviewed By Ray Spotts
A new pre-clinical study – co-lead by UCLA researchers - could prevent patients treated for cancer or osteoporosis from experiencing jawbone damage as a result of oral surgery. Bisphosphonates are currently used to treat patients who have bone cancer or osteoporosis. These drugs bind to the skeleton and prevent a loss in bone density and remain bound to bones for months or even years after initial treatment.