Orofacial Pain Disorders

Shanna K. Kim, DDS
Subject: 200 Orofacial Pain
Credits: 1
Method: Lecture
Tuesday, Oct. 14: 7–8 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Hygienists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers)

Description

Orofacial pain affects millions of patients, yet many cases remain misdiagnosed or inadequately treated. This comprehensive lecture will equip general dentists with the knowledge and tools to confidently identify, evaluate and manage common orofacial pain conditions while recognizing when specialist referral is appropriate.

Learning Objectives 

• Differentiate between odontogenic and non-odontogenic orofacial pain through systematic clinical assessment.
• Identify red flags and warning signs that require immediate attention or specialist referral.
• Implement evidence-based diagnostic protocols for temporomandibular disorders, trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain.
• Apply practical treatment strategies for common orofacial pain conditions within the scope of general practice.

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Speaker Bio  

Shanna K. Kim, DDS, is a diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and runs a practice limited to orofacial pain disorders and dental sleep medicine. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry’s Orofacial Pain Residency and is recognized as a “Top Dentist in Orofacial Pain” by Phoenix Magazine. She serves as clinical instructor at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine and currently practices at Nevada Orofacial Pain, TMJ and Sleep Clinic in Sparks, Nevada.