CDE1848 - Orofacial Pain vs. Odontogenic Pain: Challenges and Opportunities
Course Description
This lecture is to familiarize dental providers with the elements involved in diagnosing orofacial pain including the temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). An overview of the principal epidemiological characteristics of chronic pain, orofacial pain, and TMD will be presented along with introducing the Axis I and Axis II criteria in the patient assessment. In addition, findings from patients will be used to develop appropriate treatment plans and when necessary to make appropriate referrals.
Learner Outcomes
Upon course completion, the participant will:
- Explain the general principles of pain and orofacial pain to establish a foundation for recognizing complex pain presentations in dental practice.
- Identify and differentiate Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) and neurovascular orofacial pain conditions based on clinical signs and diagnostic criteria.
- Apply the Axis I and Axis II diagnostic framework to assess and classify orofacial pain conditions comprehensively.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans for managing TMDs and neurovascular orofacial pain disorders, incorporating both physical and psychosocial aspects of care.
Notes
Presenter:
Dr. Shabnam Seyedzadeh Sabounchi
Dr. Shabnam Sabounchi is an Associate Professor in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) at Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry. Doctor Sabounchi has been trained as a general dentist and has practiced dentistry for over a decade while remaining active in research on dentistry and oral health sciences. She received her PhD degree in Community Research and Action at the State University of New York at Binghamton and did her residency in the TMD and Orofacial Pain Program in the School of Dental Medicine at University at Buffalo. Dr. Sabounchi is currently mentoring and training dental students and residents on assessing TMD and orofacial pain patients and developing appropriate interdisciplinary treatment plans, and performing research. In addition, she treats and cares for patients with orofacial pain and TMD referred from dental practices, various medical specialties including ENT, and neurology.