Background: The added value of mindfulness-based strategies for chronic painful temporomandibular disorders (TMD) remains unclear. Objectives: To evaluate an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Orofacial Pain Education Program added to conventional care. Methods: This mixed-methods quasi-experimental controlled study included 53 adults receiving conventional care plus the program (n = 30) or conventional...
OdontologyJune 2, 2026Nykolas Jorge Silva Castaldi, Rafael Chadud Matoso‐Filho, Caio Sberni Pinheiro de Souza et al.
This cross-sectional study investigated the association between dispositional mindfulness and the frequency of awake bruxism (AB)-related behaviors assessed through ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and explored the contribution of specific mindfulness facets. Seventy-six undergraduate dental students completed the Brazilian version of the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and...
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...