Mindfulness-Based Orofacial Pain Education and Management Program: A Qualitative Analysis of Transgender Participants' Perceptions.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry 2026 Melissa De Oliveira Melchior, Beatriz Dorne, Alex Moreira Mélo et al.
Transgender individuals are disproportionately affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), often compounded by psychosocial stressors and limited access to affirming healthcare. Conventional TMD treatments may fall short in addressing the emotional and behavioral components of chronic orofacial pain, underscoring the need for integrative interventions. This study aimed to explore the...