Chronic Orofacial Pain
By
Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS
Robert N. Arm, DMD
Joel B. Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C), FDC RCS (Ed)
Course Outline
This new edition is a quick reference for the dental professional managing the orofacial pain patient, focusing on the differential diagnoses and current therapies. The monograph promotes a comprehensive and logical model of managing chronic orofacial pain. Topics include oral neuropathic pain conditions; atypical facial pain; burning mouth syndrome/glossodynia; temporomandibular disorders: myogenous and arthro-genous conditions; sleep disorders and chronic orofacial pain; cancer and chronic orofacial pain.
Special Features:
- East-to-use handbook format
- Dosing information at a glance
- Selected references with each section
- ppendices on patient workup/evaluation
- CD-ROM with complete text and review questions
About Authors
Ronald S. Brown, DDS, MS
Professor
Department of Oral Diagnostic Services
Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, DC
Robert N. Arm, DMD
Assistant Director Residency Program
Department of Dentistry
Christiana Care Medical Center
Wilmington, DE
Joel B. Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C), FDC RCS (Ed)
Professor and Department Head
Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
University of Illinois
College of Dentistry
Chicago, IL
Learning Objectives
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- Describe general characteristics and treatment of various oral neuropathic pain conditions.
- Describe the diagnosis and treatment of atypical facial pain.
- Define burning mouth syndrome or glossodynia.
- Discuss temporomandibular disorders.
- Discuss common sleep disorders associated with chronic oral pain.
- Discuss cancer and chronic orofacial pain.
Course Contents
- Oral Neuropathic Pain Conditions
- Atypical Facial Pain (Persistent Facial Pain of Unknown Etiology)
- Burning Mouth Syndrome/Glossodynia
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Myogenous and Arthrogenous Conditions
- Sleep Disorders and Chronic Orofacial Pain
- Cancer and Chronic Orofacial Pain
Appendices
- Taking a History for the Chronic Orofacial Pain Patient
- Psychological Aspects of Chronic Orofacial Pain
- Diagnostic Imaging and Chronic Orofacial Pain
- Referral in the Management of Chronic Orofacial Pain Disorders