Dr. Gary Heir discusses the current state, future outlook and implications of Orofacial Pain as an emerging dental specialty.  Dr. Heir is an internationally recognized expert on orofacial pain. He has published papers, chapters and abstracts on topics related to the field of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain, and serves on several editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the need for accredited Orofacial Pain Programs
2. Describe the impact of Orofacial Pain conditions in the quality of life of patients.
3. Elaborate the goals of Orofacial Management

Dr. Gary Heir discusses the current state, future outlook and implications of Orofacial Pain as an emerging dental specialty. Dr. Heir is an internationally recognized expert on orofacial pain. He has published papers, chapters and abstracts on topics related to the field of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain, and serves on several editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the need for accredited Orofacial Pain Programs 2. Describe the impact of Orofacial Pain conditions in the quality of life of patients. 3. Elaborate the goals of Orofacial Management

AAOP Podcast #2 with Dr. Gary Heir - Orofacial Pain as an Emerging Specialty in Dentistry

Orofacial Pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions.  The specialty of OFP is dedicated to the evidenced-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care. 

These disorders as they relate to orofacial pain include but are not limited to temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) disorders, jaw movement disorders, neuropathic and neurovascular pain disorders, headache, and sleep disorders.

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Orofacial Pain (OFP) is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face and associated regions. The specialty of OFP is dedicated to the evidenced-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care. These disorders as they relate to orofacial pain include but are not limited to temporomandibular muscle and joint (TMJ) disorders, jaw movement disorders, neuropathic and neurovascular pain disorders, headache, and sleep disorders.

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AAOP Podcast #2 with Dr. Gary Heir - Orofacial Pain as an Emerging Specialty in Dentistry

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