The Journal of prosthetic dentistry
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Mandibular mouth opening through passive stretching may be an awkward and painful experience for patients with orofacial pain. Whether a spray technique would reduce such discomfort is unclear. ⋯ The spray and stretch technique increased maximal mouth opening in most participants, more so in participants with orofacial pain than in the control group and more in women than in men. Pain from passive stretching can be prevented.
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Observational Study
Leadership diversity in prosthodontics: The number and percentage of women speakers at recent annual scientific meetings of prosthodontic organizations.
Leadership platforms in the professions include invitations to speak at major organization meetings. However, speaker profiles from underrepresented groups at annual scientific meetings of prosthodontic organizations have not been reported. ⋯ The number of women speakers at scientific meetings is lower than that of women prosthodontists and has not changed significantly over the past decade.