Orofacial Pain & Acute Emergencies Essays

Nojan Bakhtiari, D.D.S. 9:00-10:00

Facial Pain - When Is It Not TMD

This program updates the clinician with current standards in oral and facial pain diagnosis. Particular focus is placed on how to avoid common misdiagnosis of orofacial pain conditions and TMD. Sources of pain mimicking a toothache and TMD are discussed, along with red flags on how to detect them. Learn how to recognize sources of facial pain and toothaches other than TMD. 

Raid S. Sadda, D.D.S., M.S. 10:00-11:00

Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Impacted Third Molars: Prevention 

and Management of Nerve Damage

This discussion offers attendees information in the prevention of nerve damage during surgery. Diagnostic methods prior to surgery include cone bean computerized tomography (CBCT). Surgical procedures that may be applied in order to prevent nerve damage include coronectomy and forced eruption, which are superior sometimes to complete extraction. Diagnostic methodology in locating the inferior alveolar nerve in proximity to the roots is also included. 

Edward J. Miller, Jr., D.M.D. 11:00-12:00

Medical Emergencies for the Dental Team

This program reviews medical emergency assessment and treatment for the dental team.  A review of the necessary equipment and treatment protocols are addressed throughout the discussion. Attendees will become comfortable in treating common medically related emergencies. Ample time will be available for further discussion and questions.