Combining Acupuncture and Dentistry
Align the power of modern dentistry and the ancient knowledge of traditional East Asian medicine for your benefit and for the benefit of your patients
Our Approach
We're passionate about the many applications of acupuncture and East Asian medicine and we know you will be too.
Acupuncture, and the other tools of East Asian medicine, have been helping people improve their health for around 5,000 years. We're always interested in seeing all of the uses of acupuncture and became very curious about why we weren't seeing more collaborations between dentistry and acupuncture.
To us, it seems like a great combo so we created a simple but highly effective class to teach professionals in the dentistry profession acupuncture point prescriptions to address the most common concerns of their patients.
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THE CLASS
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A half day class taught at your practice for anyone with needle insertion as part of their scope of practice.
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Instruction, including an introduction into acupuncture using biomedical vocabulary.
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A introduction to Pyonex acupuncture needles and an explanation as to why they work.
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Introduction and explanation of the specific acupuncture points most effective for addressing dentistry needs and why they work.
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Instruction of each point and how to pinpoint its location.
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Supervised practice in finding and applying the press tack needles
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Explanation of the how, when and how long the needles should be applied.
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At the conclusion of the class you will feel confident in the application of the needles, be able to answer why the particular points were chosen and be able to manage patients' questions and/or expectations regarding the acupuncture provided.
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1 desk reference book and 1 box of needles are included.
Improving Lives Using both Acupuncture and Dentistry
The Journal of Dental Research
-reports that acupuncture has been shown to help manage pain associated with dental procedures.
Patient Satisfaction
​Acupuncture has been explored as a treatment for TMJ disorders-
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The Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
-indicates that acupuncture can help alleviate pain and improve function in patients suffering from TMJ dysfunction.
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​Holistic Options ​​​​
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The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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-notes that acupuncture significantly decreased preoperative anxiety in patients.
​​Patient Comfort​​​​​
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Reduction of Nausea
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​JADA
-reports that for patients who experience nausea related to dental procedures (especially those involving anesthesia), acupuncture has been found to be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting .
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Common Oral Health Conditions Addressed Using Acupuncture
Chronic Pain Relief
Pre- and Post Procedural or
Operative Pain
Bruxism
Dental Anxiety
Xerostomia
Chronic Pain Relief is one of the most common conditions treated, offering effective solutions for long-standing discomfort. Increasingly, acupuncture is treating TMD and TMJ. Through targeted acupuncture therapies and personalized dental care, the root causes of pain are addressed synergistically to help patients regain comfort and enjoy a better quality of life.
Oral Health is essential for overall well-being. Design your dental services to include acupuncture to promote oral health, and help with preventive care in part, by relieving pain, reducing anxiety and alleviating stress. Help your patients achieve optimal dental wellness and enhance their smiles.
Holistic Wellness focuses on restoring balance, promoting overall health, and enhancing well-being using both acupuncture and dental care. Acupuncture is sometimes used to stimulate saliva production to relieve dry mouth symptoms. A personalized approach supports your patient's journey to holistic wellness.
Supporting Research and Related Articles
Here are just a few inspiring stories of individuals who have experienced the transformative effects of the combination of acupuncture and dental care. These real-life experiences highlight the positive impact of what you can accomplish having mastered the skills in the Acupuncture and Dentistry class.
Patient Stories
"I suffered with TMJ for more than a year where I couldn’t even open my mouth fully. In 2 sessions my TMJ cleared! I didn’t really feel the press tack needles while they were in. I had 8 needles total- 3 on each side of my jaw and one for each shoulder. It seemed too simple but I’m proof of how great acupuncture works.”
"Although I LOVE my dentist, I always experience pain when I get my teeth cleaned. I know my dental team is really good at what they do but nothing seemed to help. I don’t like taking anti-inflammatories and was looking for a way to help reduce or even eliminate the post-cleaning pain. We tried acupuncture and that did the trick. Not only do I experience reduced pain (often it clears entirely), but usually there is less inflammation and they even reduced my anxiety around the entire process. Thanks Doctor.
"I had horrible, chronic headaches, jaw pain and shoulder pain because I had a habit of grinding my teeth while I slept. We tried acupuncture and even with just one application of needles I noticed the pain begin to get better. I no longer grind my teeth and I no longer have the pain.
-Thank you!
Sarah
Craig
Samantha