Join us in Chapel Hill for a Craniofacial Pain and TMJ mini residency

Join Terry Bennett, DMD, Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, UNC’s Greg Essick, DDS, and Rose Nierman, RDH, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for the 2019 Orofacial Pain Mini Residency! This craniofacial pain and TMJ mini residency will help you better care for your patients.

The Orofacial Pain Mini-Residency is a comprehensive 2-session, 40 CE Credit program designed to give dental practices the knowledge and guidance to fully incorporate orofacial pain treatment into their practice.

With an emphasis on hands-on learning, attendees gain the skills and confidence needed to be successful in all aspects of TMD & craniofacial pain treatment.

Session 1: June 28-30, 2019     Friday & Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

                                                        Sunday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Session 2: Aug 23-25, 2019       Friday & Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

                                                        Sunday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meet the speakers

Greg Essick, DDS. Professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences and Director of the Dental Sleep Clinic at UNC. He is also author/co-author of over 120 journal articles and book chapters, the most recent pertaining to sleep medicine and pain.

Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS. He is a diplomate of ABCP, ABDSM, ABCDSM and ABOP. He is also a board member of ABCP and ABCDSM, and examination chair for ABCP. Dr. Patel’s practice is limited to dental sleep medicine and craniofacial pain.

Terry Bennett, DMD. Diplomate of ABCP, ABDSM and ABCDSM. Dr. Bennett is the former president of the AACP and his practice is limited to dental sleep medicine and craniofacial pain.

Rose Nierman, RDH. Founder/CEO Nierman Practice Management. Rose is the most experienced and recognized educator nationwide in CrossCroding. She makes medical billing fun and rewarding to learn.

What will be covered?

Session 1 consists of neuroanatomy, the concepts and fundamentals of pain, musculoskeletal disorders, neuropathic disorders, neurovascular disorders, and hands-on examination and documentation systems, and finishing with medical billing for TMD treatment.

Session 2 includes imaging, pharmaceuticals, and adjunct therapy for orofacial pain. Therapy for craniomandibular disorders, orthotic therapy, and a review of other common orofacial pain conditions is covered before diving into hands-on injection therapy, and closing with sleep and pain, and case studies.
Don’t forget to register today! We hope to see you in Chapel Hill, North Carolina!