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OstrowTalk

by Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Online Programs

OstrowTalk is dedicated to providing professionals in oral health with the knowledge and understanding necessary to deliver appropriate care to their patients and communities. You'll hear from our faculty, a selected group of domain experts with outstanding pedagogical capabilities.

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Episodes

  1. [Blog] The Stress-Jaw Connection: Is the Brain Actually Scripting the Pain?

    This podcast was created using Notebook LM. This podcast discusses how traditional dental practices often mistakenly treat temporomandibular disorders by mechanically altering a patient's bite, yet extensive research demonstrates that psychosocial factors and chronic stress are actually the…

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  2. [Blog] Hiding in Plain Sight: The Dentist's Role in Catching Sleep Apnea

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast emphasizes the critical responsibility of dentists in identifying the warning signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during routine clinical examinations.

  3. OstrowTalk: Neuropathic Pain Part 2 w/Dr. Dan Keating, Dr. Jinal Brahmbhatt & Dr. John Jones

    This episode explores the complexities of neuropathic pain, its misdiagnosis as dental issues, and how understanding its mechanisms can improve treatment. Dr. Keating, Dr. Brahmbhatt, and Dr. Johns (students in our online/hybrid Orofacial Pain Program) share insights on diagnosis, biological...

  4. [Blog] Lock Jaw in the Chair: A GP's Guide to Limited Mouth Opening

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines a diagnostic framework for dental practitioners to evaluate patients suffering from limited mouth opening, emphasizing that restricted movement is a symptom rather than a standalone diagnosis.

  5. [Blog] Before You Make Another Night Guard: Finding the Real Cause of Bruxism

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast looks beyond mechanical tooth wear to identify the underlying biological and behavioral triggers of bruxism.

  6. OstrowTalk: Neuropathic Pain Pt. 1 w/Dr. Muhammad Khan, Dr. Smita Khandwala, & Dr. Divya Pedada

    This episode explores how neuropathic pain can mimic dental issues, why accurate diagnosis matters, and practical approaches clinicians can use to recognize and manage these conditions effectively.Keywords:neuropathic pain, dental practice, trigeminal neuralgia, orofacial pain, diagnosis, chronic...

  7. OstrowTalk: Burning Mouth Syndrome w/Dr. Ashley Chung

    This episode explores burning mouth syndrome (BMS), covering its definition, prevalence, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Chung, a graduate student in Ostrow's Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine MS program and a practicing dentist in Arizona, this podcast episode aims…

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  8. [Blog] Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Dental Public Health

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast emphasizes that quality improvement and patient safety are critical components of dental public health rather than just hospital-based concerns.

  9. [Blog] The Silver Wave Is Here: Why Your Safety Protocols Need a Geriatric Upgrade

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast emphasizes the critical need for upgraded safety protocols and quality improvement measures when treating the rapidly growing geriatric patient population in dentistry.

  10. OstrowTalk: Understanding MRONJ w/Dr. Su-Wen Chang and Dr. Maha Mohamed

    In this episode, Dr. Su-Wen Chang and Dr. Maha Mohamed, students in our online/hybrid Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine MS program, explore medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). They discuss its causes, stages, and management strategies. Dr. Chang and Dr. Mohamed discuss how general...

  11. [Blog] The Adaptive Advantage: Developing Oral Health Workforce Leaders Through Community Health Science, Administration, Assessment, and Evaluation

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast describes the Community Oral Health Program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, emphasizing its role in addressing the national shortage of dental professionals.

  12. OstrowTalk: The Stress Jaw Connection w/Dr. Divya Harika Pedada

    In this episode, Dr. Divya Harika Pedada, a graduate student in Ostrow's online/hybrid Orofacial Pain Certificate program, explores the neurobiological and psychosocial factors behind TMD and chronic jaw pain, emphasizing the importance of understanding central sensitization, psychological...

  13. OstrowTalk: Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSA w/Dr. Parishi Marfatia and Dr. Pamela Dhillon

    This episode explores the critical role general dentists can play in identifying and managing obstructive sleep apnea. We discuss screening tools, signs to watch for, and how dental practices can contribute to overall health and wellness. Keywords: sleep apnea, dentistry, screening tools, oral...

  14. [Blog] Is This Medication Working Yet?

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines a clinical strategy for assessing the effectiveness of medications in patients with centralized orofacial pain.

  15. OstrowTalk: TMD and Limited Mouth Opening w/Dr. Gannon Lee

    This episode explores the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint disorders, focusing on limited mouth opening, its causes, and treatment options. Dr. Gannon Lee shares insights on recognizing symptoms, performing examinations, and understanding when to refer to specialists. Keywords...

  16. [Blog] Oral Health Workforce Development in Geriatric Dentistry

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast examines the growing crisis in geriatric oral healthcare, where an aging population with complex dental needs is outpacing the available specialized workforce.

  17. OstrowTalk: The Underlying Causes of Bruxism w/Dr. Kareem Abraham and Dr. Salome Masrani

    In this episode, Dr. Kareem Abraham and Dr. Salome Masrani explore the underlying causes of bruxism, emphasizing the importance of a diagnosis that goes beyond occlusion and night guards. They discuss how medications, sleep disorders, lifestyle, and behavioral factors contribute to jaw clenching...

  18. [Blog] Exploring the Role of Caregivers in Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast highlights the critical role of caregivers in managing the oral hygiene of both children and the elderly, particularly for those in the "sandwich generation" who support both age groups simultaneously.

  19. [Blog] Pediatric to Geriatric Oral Health Transitions: Rethinking Oral Health as a Single Continuum of Care

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast advocates for a life course perspective in dentistry, viewing oral health as a single continuous arc rather than a series of disconnected stages.

  20. [Blog] Managing the MS Patient in the Dental Office: Pearls from an Oral Medicine Specialist

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines essential clinical strategies for managing patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in a dental setting, featuring insights from oral medicine specialist Dr. Joel Epstein.

  21. [Blog] When Trigeminal Neuralgia Is the First Sign of MS: A Neurologist’s Perspective

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast highlights the critical link between trigeminal neuralgia and multiple sclerosis, emphasizing that unexplained facial pain is often an initial symptom of the disease.

  22. [Blog] Does the Integration of Technology in Healthcare Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration or Introduce New Challenges?

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast investigates the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare sector.

  23. [Blog] The Great Mimic: Recognizing MS-Driven Facial Pain Before You Reach for the Handpiece

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast showcases expert Dr. Glenn Clark highlighting the critical role of dental professionals in identifying multiple sclerosis through atypical orofacial pain presentations.

  24. [Blog] When Trigeminal Neuralgia Is the First Sign of MS: A Neurologist’s Perspective

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines the critical connection between trigeminal neuralgia and multiple sclerosis, emphasizing that unexplained facial pain can be an early indicator of neurological disease.

  25. [Blog] Bridging the Gap: Why Caring for Older Patients Can't Be a Solo Act

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast highlights the critical necessity of interdisciplinary collaboration in geriatric dentistry to address the complex needs of an aging population.

  26. [Blog] Can Climate Affect TMJ Symptoms?

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores how environmental conditions act as a secondary trigger for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) rather than a direct cause.

  27. [Blog] The Stress-Jaw Connection: Is the Brain Actually Scripting the Pain?

    The podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast describes a shift in dentistry from treating jaw pain as a mechanical dental issue to recognizing it as a neurological and psychological condition.

  28. [Blog] Climate Change and Its Impact on Oral Health

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast identifies climate change as an emerging threat to global oral health, linking environmental shifts to a rise in periodontal diseases, oral cancers, and tooth decay.

  29. [Blog] The Alarming Impact of Air Pollution on the Health of Aging Adults

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the dangerous relationship between declining air quality and the well-being of the elderly, with a specific focus on the often-overlooked area of oral health.

  30. [Blog] The Oral Microbiome and Prevention

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast advocates for a shift in dental care from a mechanical cleaning model to a strategy focused on managing the oral microbiome.

  31. [Blog] Microbiome Influences on Oral Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease, and Orofacial Pain

    This Podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast xplores the oral-gut microbiome axis and its critical role in regulating systemic immunity and inflammatory diseases.

  32. [Blog] Two Brakes, One Broken System: A Precision Medicine Framework for Bruxism and Psychogenic Jaw Clenching

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast outlines a precision medicine framework for treating bruxism by shifting the focus from dental protection to the neurological origins of jaw clenching.

  33. [Blog] How Mouth Microbes May Shape Exercise Performance and Chronic Pain

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the bidirectional relationship between the oral microbiome, physical activity, and the management of chronic pain.

  34. [Blog] Your Mouth is Aging Too: What Your Oral Microbiome Reveals — and What Your Dentist Can Do About It

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how the oral cavity serves as a critical biological indicator of an individual's overall health and the rate at which they are aging.

  35. [Blog] Why Mental Health Is Central to Orofacial Pain Care

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how treating orofacial pain effectively requires a biopsychosocial approach that looks beyond physical symptoms to prioritize a patient's mental health and coping mechanisms.

  36. [Blog] Musculoskeletal Pain? Get a Swedish Massage!

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast shows it lowers stress hormones, boosts circulation, and shifts immune cells toward a healing state.

  37. [Blog] Mental Health and Oral Health Integration in Older Adults

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the complex, reciprocal relationship between the psychological well-being and dental health of the elderly population.

  38. [Blog] Beyond Teeth: Why Mental Health Must Be Part of Oral Health Care: A Public Health Perspective

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the bidirectional relationship between psychological well-being and dental health, emphasizing that the two fields are deeply interconnected through biological, behavioral, and social pathways.

  39. [Blog] Data-Driven Precision Medicine in Orofacial Pain Care

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the shift from a one-size-fits-all medical model toward precision medicine, a data-driven strategy that tailors healthcare to an individual's unique genetic and environmental profile.

  40. [Blog] Precision Medicine

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how modern dentistry often relies on a standardized scheduling model that prioritizes production goals over the specific biological and emotional requirements of the individual.

  41. [Blog] Yoga May Help with Migraines and Fibromyalgia Pain

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast indicates yoga significantly reduces chronic pain from fibromyalgia and migraines.

  42. [Blog] Will Poor Sleep Lead to More Chronic Pain?

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast suggests poor rest often precedes increased pain sensitivity and distress.

  43. [Blog] Precision Medicine Approaches in Geriatric Oral Health

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how precision medicine uses genomics, AI, and salivary biomarkers to provide personalized dental care for older adults with multimorbidity.

  44. [Blog] The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Falls

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast links moderate chronic pain in seniors to increased fall risks, sarcopenia, and slower gait speed.

  45. [Blog] Regenerative Dentistry and Future Technologies Implications for Dental Public Health

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how modern dental medicine is undergoing a paradigm shift by moving away from traditional repairs toward regenerative dentistry, which focuses on restoring biological function.

  46. [Blog] Regenerative Dentistry: The Next Superpower in Geriatric Care

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast highlights how regenerative dentistry is transitioning from laboratory research to a vital clinical tool for managing the complex dental needs of older adults.

  47. [Blog] Candida Infections, Glycemic Dysregulation, and the Future of Regenerative Dentistry

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast discusses how modern dentistry is transitioning from basic symptom relief toward biologically driven regeneration, where the success of high-tech treatments depends on a patient’s internal health.

  48. [Blog] Oral Fungal Infections in Diabetic Patients

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast highlights the critical link between Type 2 diabetes and various oral fungal pathologies, noting that mouth issues often serve as early indicators of systemic disease.

  49. [Blog] Oral Manifestations of Diabetes

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast details the bi-directional relationship between diabetes and oral health, emphasizing that poor blood sugar control and mouth diseases often worsen one another.

  50. [Blog] Diabetes Prevention, Management & its Implications in Oral Health

    This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast provides a clinical overview of the profound and bidirectional relationship between diabetes and oral health, explaining that poor blood sugar regulation exacerbates the risk of severe oral diseases, while inflammation from oral infections...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

OstrowTalk is dedicated to providing professionals in oral health with the knowledge and understanding necessary to deliver appropriate care to their patients and communities. You'll hear from our faculty, a selected group of domain experts with outstanding pedagogical capabilities.

HOSTED BY

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Online Programs

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education

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OstrowTalk is dedicated to providing professionals in oral health with the knowledge and understanding necessary to deliver appropriate care to their patients and communities. You'll hear from our faculty, a selected group of domain experts with outstanding pedagogical capabilities.

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