The document discusses the use of acupuncture in dentistry. It provides background on acupuncture and describes several acupuncture points (LI4, ST7, ST5) that can be used to treat dental issues like toothache, jaw problems, and gag reflex control. It also mentions that acupuncture has been shown effective for treating temporomandibular dysfunction and trigeminal neuralgia and can reduce cavity-causing bacteria. Modern acupuncture techniques discussed include electroacupuncture, moxibustion, and herbs.

1. The Use of Acupunture in Dentistry YEHIEL ALPERN D.M.D A.C

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5. 107. Acupuncture National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 3-5,1997November

23. NEURAL MECHANISMS OF ACUPUNCTURE ANALGESIA STUX & POMERANTZ AA is initiated by stimulation of small diameter nerves in muscles which sends impulses to: Endorphins and Monoamines Spinal cord midbrain ANALGESIA Pitutary & hypotalamus

27. Dr. Nogier's pulse reflex may possibly be part of the effect of such 'biofields' Auriculotherapy is a therapeutic intervention in which the auricle of the external ear is utilized to alleviate pain, dysfunction and disease as represented and manifest throughout the body

28. KIRLIAN PHOTOGRAPHY Kirlian Photography is a process that uses high frequencies and electron streams to take a picture of invisible radiating energy fields that surrounds all living things

29. Graphically illustrate the difference in presents of CHI (Life) energy level before and after acupuncture, massage, raiky, Qi Ging, exercise, polarity, or any other body work .

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43. Effects of Electro Acupuncture LOW FREQUENCY(2-4 hz)HIGH INTENSITY= ENDORPHIN SYSTEM---THREE CENTERS ---slower onset and long duration --- cumulative ---called “acupuncture like TENS” =produce “CHI” ---given frequently (more than daily)=tolerance ( morphine like) ) HIGH FREQUENCY (50-200HZ), LOW INTESITY SPINAL CORD AND MIDBRAIN (by pass endorphin ---conventional “TENS” (gate theory) system)- ---rapid onset and short duration ---no cumulative effects TREATMENT FAILURE= deficiency of endorphines or deficiency of opiate receptors

44. Electrical stimulation on periodontal regeneration in experimental 4wall bony defects in dogs Kaynak ,JP 2005 ,2194 Quality of new bone fill and mean value of cementum were significantly higher than control

54. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tension Headaches Ryan B Tai Chi seems to directly affect stress and tension that contribute to the pain associated .In addition, Tai Chi may affect other symptoms that arise from stress such as tachycardia,fatigue,anxiety, insomnia, etc. .