About Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, D.ABDSM, DABOP, DABCP, DABCDSM, DAIPM, RPSGT, FAAOP, FICCMO, FAACP, FAGD, FPFA
Since graduating from the University of Tennessee with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, Dr. Mayoor Patel has been providing his patients with superior dental care.
Through his knowledge in orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, Dr. Mayoor Patel works with his patients to help them live without pain and discomfort. Dr. Patel has received the following credentials, which allows him to accurately and properly treat TMD, orofacial pain and sleep apnea in his dental office:
- Certification in Bio-Pack Instrumentation – Bio Research, Milwaukee, April 2004
- Diplomate Academy of Integrative Pain Management (DAIPM), November 2004
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Treatment of TMD and CFP – American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, August 2005
- Certificate in Head and Neck Anatomy & Diagnostic & Therapeutic Injections in Craniofacial Pain – American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, August 2005
- Fellowship International College of Cranio-mandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO), November 2005
- Fellowship American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (FAACP), July 2006
- Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (D.ABDSM), September 2009
- Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Pain (DABCP), July 2010
- Masters in Science (MS) – Tufts University, Boston, MA, 2011
- Certificate of Achievement for TMD Disorders, Dental Sleep Medicine & Orofacial Pain – Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, 2011
- Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain (DABOP), May 2013
- Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (DABCDSM), October 2013
- Fellowship American Academy of Orofacial Pain (FAAOP), April 2014
- Post Graduate Hours in Craniomandibular Dysfunction, Orthodontics & Sleep Disorder: Over 1500 Hours
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), September 2015
- Fellowship Pierre Fauchard Academy, October 2017
- Recipient of the honorable Haden-Stack award 2018
He has published the following:
The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep practice – January 2013
Sleep Review Magazine
- 3 steps for marketing your dental sleep medicine office
- Why your dental practice should be blogging
- Why are dentists in a unique position to screen for sleep breathing disorders?
- Hygienists: Get involved in dental sleep medicine
- 3 ways social media can market your dental sleep practice
- In dental sleep medicine establishing team member roles
- Dentists and writers: Matched for success
- Don’t ignore a snore
- Don’t forgot your dental team
- Matching Oral Appliance Designs to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
- Managing Headaches Related to Sleep Apnea
- Be Aware of the Link Between Depression and Sleep Apnea
- Why Should Dentists Screen Their Patients for Sleep Apnea?
- Sleep Apnea and Increased Diabetes Risk
- New Evidence for Links Between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Diseas
- New Hypertension Guideline Devotes Section to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Blocking Dentists from OSA Diagnosis Is Not Bad
Dental Sleep Practice
- How I transitioned to a dental sleep medicine practice
- Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Imaging for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders and Dental Sleep
- Building Partnerships with Physicians when Treating Craniofacial Pain Dental Sleep Practice
- Airway, Bruxism and Craniofacial Pain: What’s the connection?
- Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children Leads to Long-term Complications
- Exploring TMJ Symptoms as a Result of MAD for Sleep Apnea
- Physician and Dentist Co-Referrals Improve Patient Outcome
- A journey into Dental Sleep Medicine & Craniofacial Pain
Dental Economics
Text Book Chapters:
Title: Trigeminal Neuralgia
Book: Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2nd edition by S.C.Bagheri
Title: Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
Book: Clinical Review of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2nd edition by S.C.Bagheri
Title: Head and Neck Manifestations of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Book:Temporomandibular Joint and Airway Disorders: A Translational Perspective
Title: CBCT and MRI of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Related Structure
Book: Temporomandibular Joint and Airway Disorders: A Translational Perspective
Title: The Relationship of Temporomandibular Joint, Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Apnea
Book: Temporomandibular Joint and Airway Disorders: A Translational Perspective
Title: The importance of Airway on Craniofacial Growth, the Temporomandibular Joint, and Whole Body Health
Book: Nutrition and Integrative Medicine: A Primer for Clinicians
Other:
- Sleep and Pain: Raising Awareness for proper treatment
- Freedom from CPAP: Sleep Apnea Hurts, the Cure Doesn’t Have To
- Take A Bite Out Of Pain
- Why going to the dentist can help you sleep better: From snoring to morning headaches
Appointments and Position:
- 2020 – Present Co Founder of Ben-Pat Institute
- 2019 – Present Co Founder of British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
- 2017 – Present International Board member of British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine
- 2012 – Present Peer-reviewer for Dental Learning
- 2012 – Present Owner Craniofacial Pain Center of Georgia
- 2014 – 2020 Director of Clinical education, Nierman Practice Management
- 2014 – 2019 Exam Committee Chair – ABCP
- 2014 – 2018 American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine (ABCDSM) – Board member
- 2013 – 2018 American Academy of Craniofacial Pain – Board member
- 2014 – 2018 Exam Committee Chair – ABCDSM
- 2014 – 2016 Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals – Serve on Board of Director
- 2013 – 2016 Co-Owner MAP Laboratory LLC
- 2013 – 2014 American Academy of Craniofacial Pain – Secretary
- 2013 – 2014 Consultant to TMJ Global LLC
- 2009 – 2012 Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals – Serve on Board of Director
- 2008 – 2014 Director of the Dental Sleep Medicine Program at Fusion Sleep
- 2006 – 2012 Peer-reviewer for Penn Well Publications
- 1998 – 2010 Advisory Committee, Georgia Perimeter College, Department of Dental Hygiene
- 1997 – 2012 Co-Owner Center for TMJ Therapy
Faculty Appointments:
- 2024-Present Visiting Faculty in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences/Continuing Education
Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA - 2016-2018 Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
- 2012-2022 Present Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Department of Oral Health & Diagnostic Sciences Augusta University College of Dental Medicine, Augusta, GA
- 2012-2024 Faculty Member, Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine, Atlanta, GA
- 2011-2014 Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
- 2007-2008 Clinical Floor Instructor, Georgia Perimeter College, Department of Dental Hygiene
- 1997-1998 Clinical Floor Instructor, Georgia Perimeter College, Department of Dental Hygiene
Professional Associations
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Georgia Dental Association
- Northern District Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain
- American Academy of Oral Medicine
- International College of Cranio-mandibular Orthopedics
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals
- Hinnman Dental Society
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- American Headache Society
In addition to his extensive continuing education, Dr. Mayoor Patel also lectures both locally and nationally to the dental and medical communities in the area of Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. As an expert in these areas, Dr. Patel works with dentists to help them better understand the treatment of these conditions within their own dental practice.
Dr. Mayoor Patel is available to help dentists better understand the areas of Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. He looks forward to helping other dentists better treat their patients’ symptoms in their own dental office.