Joshua J. Emrick

The paper identifies brainstem circuits that transform dental sensory input into coordinated jaw opening by linking sensory afferents to specific motor pools.

This study identifies myelinated high threshold-mechanonociceptors as the neural basis for tooth cold sensitivity and shows their role in hypersensitivity during pulpitis.

The paper identifies three types of sensory neurons in the masseter muscle that respond to mechanical stimulation and shows how inflammation alters their response to massage.

This study identifies Trpv1+ sensory neurons as critical for salivary gland structure and saliva secretion, showing their role in pain and function.

LabGrymace automates pain assessment in mice by analyzing facial dynamics from video, providing continuous pain scores across different pain types.

This study identifies sensory fiber types in mouse TMJ tissues using immunohistochemistry, finding peptidergic fibers dominate with minimal non-peptidergic nociceptors.

The paper introduces KneEZ Clear, an aqueous-based tissue clearing method for musculoskeletal tissues that preserves fluorescence and avoids equipment requirements.

This study identifies intradental high-threshold mechano-nociceptors that detect tooth damage, produce pain, and trigger protective reflexes.