OstrowTalk

This blog was created using Notebook LM.This podcast describes the FDA approval of Suzetrigine, a novel non-opioid medication intended for moderate to severe pain. It explains that Suzetrigine operates by inhibiting voltage-gated sodium channel 1.8, which are crucial for transmitting pain signals. 

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.This podcast focuses on the significant issue of neuropathic pain in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. It highlights that HNC is a common and increasing malignancy with a substantial percentage of patients experiencing this type of pain, often as a direct result of treatment modalities, especially combination therapies.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.This podcast focuses on the critical importance of early detection of oral pre-cancer, emphasizing that these potentially malignant lesions often begin subtly and without pain. It explains that pre-cancerous conditions are abnormal cell changes in the mouth that can develop into cancer if not treated.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM. This podcast discuss the increasing awareness and research surrounding the connection between obesity and chronic pain. The podcast highlights that while many individuals with excess weight experience more physical discomfort, recent studies, like a bibliometric analysis covering two decades, confirm a significant, though indirect, relationship.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.Based on a new study, a recent article highlights the potential of non-pharmaceutical interventions for managing chronic pain, offering alternatives or complements to medication. 

This podcast provides essential information for dental professionals regarding oral cancer risk in older adults, highlighting the importance of recognizing oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) and the significant role of alcohol consumption as a major risk factor. This podcast was made using Notebook LM.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.This podcast discusses that dentists hold a position of trust and must adhere to high ethical standards, guided by principles like patient autonomy and beneficence, especially given the challenges presented by an aging population.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.This blog examines the growing use of online symptom checkers, highlighting their utility as triage tools while stressing their fundamental limitation: the absence of a physical examination. It explains how these digital tools gather information through questionnaires but lack the crucial diagnostic details gained through visual assessment, palpation, auscultation, percussion, and neurological testing, leading to lower accuracy rates compared to physician evaluations. 

This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast underscores the significant underrepresentation of older adults in clinical trials, particularly randomized controlled trials (RCTs), despite their increasing population and the high prevalence of chronic diseases within this demographic. 

This podcast was created using NotebookLM. This podcast explores the claim that repeated short-acting nerve blocks can reset central sensitization in chronic pain. Dr. Glenn Clark argues that this idea is unlikely due to the complex neurobiological changes involved in established chronic pain. Research suggests that while nerve blocks can prevent sensitization, they are less effective at reversing it because central sensitization involves receptor modifications, genetic changes, structural remodeling, and glial activation, which are not easily reversed by temporary input blockage. 

This podcast explores the promising research into USAG-1 for tooth regeneration, a potential breakthrough for tooth loss resulting from congenital issues or health conditions. This podcast was generated with NotebookLM.

This podcast highlights that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children, once underestimated, is a significant health issue with potential long-term cardiac, metabolic, and neurocognitive consequences. This was generated using Notebook LM.

This podcast was created using Notebook LM.Childhood oral health is presented as fundamental to lifelong well-being, impacting health far beyond the mouth. Establishing good dental habits early, including regular dental visits and preventive measures, yields long-term benefits extending into adulthood and old age.

In this podcast, Dr. Glenn Clark examines the relationship between adolescent bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ disc displacement. He explains how increased deep sleep in adolescents leads to more micro-arousals and frequent bruxism, creating repetitive strain on the TMJ's lateral collateral ligament. Over time, this stress causes ligament deformation and laxity, compromising joint stability and resulting in disc displacement. Podcast created using Notebook LM.

This podcast was created using NotebookLM. Good oral health in children is crucial and impacts overall well-being throughout life. This podcast emphasizes that dental health starts before birth and is affected by early childhood care and the transmission of bacteria. Untreated tooth decay, a common childhood disease, can lead to significant physical, emotional, and social problems, even impacting academic performance. Alarmingly, significant disparities in children's oral health exist across socioeconomic groups. Public health initiatives and preventive measures are vital in reducing tooth decay and addressing these inequities. Ultimately, the source advocates for a lifelong commitment to oral health as an integral part of general health.

This podcast was created using NotebookLM.Oral precancerous lesions are a worldwide health concern requiring public health interventions for prevention of oral cancer. These lesions, like leukoplakia, can progress to malignancy, with risk influenced by factors such as tobacco, alcohol, and HPV. Early detection through screening programs and public education campaigns are crucial strategies for improving outcomes. Technological advancements are enhancing diagnostic capabilities and offering new treatment possibilities, though challenges remain in resource allocation and access to care globally. Ultimately, a coordinated global effort is necessary to reduce the burden of oral cancer stemming from these precancerous conditions.

In this latest episode of Ostrow Talk, we present a special project that was created by several students from our Online Community Oral Health Program. These students have worked together to create a unique Environmental Awareness Project/Podcast as part of their COH 704: Environmental Health Sciences Course which is taught by our Program Director, Dr. Mina Habibian. This is a great example of the types of collaborative projects that students can expect to engage in while enrolled in one of our online programs.

In this episode of Ostrow Talk, Sheiva Hodjati, a pre-dental student at USC currently studying Gerontology at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology sits down with Dr. Mehdi Mohammadi, Clinical Associate Professor at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and Clinical Director of the USC/Union Rescue Mission to discuss how he first became interested in studying and eventually teaching in our Online Geriatric Dentistry Program and the various ways in which Geriatric Dentistry intersects with Public Health.

In this episode of OstrowTalk, professors Linda Brookman and Joyce Sumi from our Community Oral Health Program discuss Tele-Dentistry and how the pandemic has taught us new virtual ways for dentists and dental professionals to interact with their patients. Some topics discussed include: How can patients visit their dentist without going into an actual dentist's office? What is an intraoral camera and how can it be used practically? What are some good resources to go to get started with setting up your office to offer Tele-Dentistry services?

Dr. Glenn Clark discusses the use of botulinum toxin in patients with persistent orofacial pain. This lecture is designed to familiarize dentists with the scientific evidence that underlies the use and abuse of Botulinum Toxin for orofacial pain disorders and motor disorders. Dr. Clark also discusses the various injection protocols and when they are indicated.

In this episode of OstrowTalk, Dr. Sepideh Khosropanah (Master in Community Oral Health) interviews Dr. Mehdi Mohammadi (Master in Geriatric Dentistry, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Section Chair, Community Outreach Programs) about dental care in patients with high blood pressure. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

Dry mouth is a common oral complaint of older adult patients; it can cause or potentiate dental caries and periodontal disease. In this episode of Ostrow Talk Dr. Phuu Han and Dr. Lisa Hou discuss different causes and the treatment options of dry mouth in older adult patients. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

In this episode, Dr. Sal Manrriquez provides an overview of primary headache disorders and the relationship to orofacial pain conditions. Dr. Manrriquez explores the significance of allodynia and hyperalgesia in the understanding of centralized pain. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

In this episode, Dr. Laurel Henderson explores the hand examination all health providers should include in their initial consultation. Thorough, systematic hand exams can provide valuable insight into the physical and mental wellbeing of dental patients. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

How will you manage a patient that presents with hypersalivation? In this episode, Dr. Kamal Al-Eryani walks us through hypersalivation etiology, clinical symptoms, and diagnostic tests. He also covers different treatment plans based on the specific etiology. This podcast will help you understand the complications of such a medical problem from a dentist's view and gives you more confidence to help patients suffering from hypersalivation. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

Dr. Glenn T. Clark explains the particularities of Orofacial Pain, covering the conditions that this specialty treats as well as the competencies required to provide appropriate care to patients. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.

On this episode, Joyce Sumi, Director of the Community Oral Health Certificate program interviews Linda Brookman and Mehdi Mohammadi where they provide tips and strategies for providing oral health in vulnerable populations during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our online dentistry programs that are specifically designed for practicing professionals so they can learn while keeping their practice.