An Overview of Orofacial Pain
Downtown Marriott – Chicago, IL
February 24-25, 2017
Course Description
No matter what our field or dental specialty the clinician must always be prepared to encounter the patient with pain. Pain Management in dentistry depends on an accurate diagnosis. This review course will discuss basic concepts of orofacial pain. Material, including case presentations, will be suitable for clinicians of all levels. Come prepared for a lively discussion and share your Cases.
This program is being held immediately following the AES-Leaders in Occlusion, TMD, Comprehensive Oral Care 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting. AES has graciously allowed AAOP to utilize their hotel room block for this meeting. For more information on attending this meeting please visit their meeting web page: AES 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting
Course Learning Objectives
Participants will gain an understanding of an organized method for reviewing and assessing difficult cases as well as a review of basic orofacial pain concepts including:
Differential diagnosis
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Temporomandibular disorders
- Myofascial pain / Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain
- Neuralgia
- Post endodontic neuropathic pain
- Traumatic neuropathic pain
- Neurovascular pain
- Headache
- Migraine
- Vascular tooth pain
- Case presentations, learn to and analyze your difficult cases
The program will be interactive in order that the faculty may assess the need to stress any of the following areas to enhance the clinicians understanding:
- Anatomy, development, normal and abnormal function of the masticatory system
- Diagnoses and pathophysiology of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain
- Physical assessment and imaging
- Clinical Sciences
- Sleep and pain
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Orthotic appliances, dental procedures and physical medicine procedures
- TMJ surgery
- Behavioral sciences
Case based lectures will test the participant’s skills in:
- Taking a history
- Clinical examination
- Diagnostic testing
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment planning
AAOP 2017 Orofacial Pain Review Course - Program
February 24-25, 2017
Downtown Marriott, Chicago, IL
February 24, 2017
08:30-09:30 Introduction to Orofacial Pain, Assessment and Differential Diagnosis - Gary Heir, DMD
09:30-10:15 The TMJ Anatomy, Development, Normal and Abnormal Function of the Masticatory System - Ronald Auvenshine, DDS, PhD
10:15-11:00 Myogenous TMDs: Diagnosis and Management - Henry Gremillion, DDS
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:00 Imaging for Orofacial Pain - Ghabi Kaspo, DDS
12:00-12:45 The Cranial Nerve Exam and WHY - Sowmya Ananthan, DDS, DMD, MSD (Working Lunch)
12:45-13:30 TMD & Physical Therapy: The Basics of PT Evaluation and Therapy. Modalities Explained - Sharon Farquharson, DPT
13:30-14:15 Physiology of Pain and Central Sensitization - Jose de la Hoz, MD, DDS, MS
14:15-15:30 Pharmacology of Orofacial Pain - Sowmya Ananthan, DDS, DMD, MSD
15:30-16:15 Neurovascular Orofacial Pain - Gary Heir, DMD
16:15-17:00 Ominous Cases & Diagnostic Problems - Discussion,
February 25, 2017
08:30-09:30 Sleep & Pain – Dr. Davis Thomas, BDS, DDS, MSD, MscMed
09:30-10:15 TMJ's, TMD, Orthotics, Occlusion: Treatment Consideration & Recommendations - Michael Racich, DMD
10:15-11:15 Structured Patient Care and Treatment Planning - Anthony Schwartz, DDS
11:00-11:45 Cognitive and Emotional Components of Chronic Pain - Gary Heir, DMD
11:45-12:30 Discussion and Closing Cases from Attendees - Discussion,
ADJOURN
Registration includes attendance to all sessions, continental breakfast on both days and lunch on day one.
The American Academy of Orofacial Pain is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2015 – 12/31/2018. The AAOP has designated this program for 13 hours of continuing education.