Patients with Speaker's Cramp experienced significant relief from grimacing and speech difficulties after receiving Botox injections. The condition's severity was correlated to digastric muscle activity levels.
A study found that only 44% of dental professionals assess their patients for eating disorders and 20% implement more frequent recall programs. Greater self-efficacy and knowledge among hygienists increased their ability to prevent disordered eating, while dentists' perceived benefits led to patient referrals.
A survey of 415 senior citizens in Western New York found that more than half faced barriers to seeing a dentist, with finances and anxiety being major concerns. The study suggests that dentists should discuss these barriers with their patients to improve access to dental care.