The award-winning JawSpace® app is transforming the way patients manage temporomandibular disorders (TMD) by providing personalized, research-backed self-care tools. Recognized as Dental Industry 2025 App of the Year, JawSpace empowers patients to take control of jaw pain, headaches, and muscle discomfort while supporting dental professionals in delivering more effective care.
A Smart Solution for a Common Problem
TMD affects millions worldwide, often causing jaw pain, clicking, and limited mobility. Traditional treatment can be fragmented, leaving patients with inconsistent guidance between dental visits. JawSpace bridges this gap with a step-by-step digital self-management plan, integrating:
- Jaw exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain
- Relaxation and stress management techniques
- Heat and cold therapy guidance
- Self-massage instructions
- Symptom tracking for progress monitoring
By turning clinical research into actionable, easy-to-use tools, JawSpace ensures patients remain engaged in their care and see measurable improvements.
Expert-Led Development
Developed by Alexandra Penn, CEO of JawSpace, in collaboration with Professor Justin Durham, a specialist in orofacial pain at Newcastle University, the app reflects the latest evidence-based guidelines for TMD self-management. Professor Durham emphasizes:
“JawSpace doesn’t just educate patients—it actively guides them and builds confidence to manage TMD daily.”
This combination of clinical expertise and digital innovation sets JawSpace apart as a world-leading TMD management tool.
Award Recognition
The Dental Industry 2025 App of the Year award highlights JawSpace’s impact, innovation, and usability. The app has also been shortlisted for additional accolades, cementing its reputation as a top-tier solution for digital dental care.
How JawSpace Benefits Dentists
JawSpace is not only a patient tool but also a resource for dental professionals:
- Enhances continuity of care between appointments
- Supports patient adherence to self-management plans
- Reduces chair-side time by empowering patients with guided exercises
- Promotes evidence-based, conservative TMD treatment
- Improves overall treatment outcomes through consistent self-care
By integrating JawSpace into practice, dentists can offer advanced patient-centered care without increasing clinical workload.
The Future of Digital Dentistry
With digital health tools like JawSpace, TMD management is becoming more efficient, accessible, and patient-focused. Early self-management has been shown to improve symptoms in 75–90% of patients, demonstrating the potential for significant clinical impact.
REFERANCE
1. JawSpace V1.0 Recognized in Peer‑Reviewed Clinical Study
This article describes how JawSpace V1.0 was identified as the highest‑rated TMD self‑management app in an independent International Journal for Quality in Health Care review, highlighting its evidence‑based design and safety features. (JawSpace)
🔗 https://academic.oup.com/intqhc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/intqhc/mzaf024/8084818 (JawSpace)
2. Newcastle University Press Office — JawSpace App Launch
This press release from Newcastle University covers the official launch of the JawSpace® app, its development with clinical research collaborators, its self‑management tools, and recognition as Dental Industry 2025 App of the Year. (Newcastle University)
🔗 https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2026/01/jawspaceapp/ (Newcastle University)
3. Dentistry.co.uk — JawSpace as a Self‑Management App for TMD
A detailed news article about how JawSpace was developed in collaboration with experts, its features for TMD symptom management, and its role in translating self‑care research into digital practice. (Dentistry.co.uk)
🔗 https://dentistry.co.uk/2026/01/18/tmd-to-be-managed-through-smartphone-app/ (Dentistry.co.uk)