Jeffrey P. Okeson
The non-odontogenic toothache: A diagnostic challenge
- Professor and Dean of the College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky
- Founder of the College’s Orofacial Pain Program in 1977
- More than 240 publications in the area of occlusion, TM disorders and orofacial pain in addition to two textbooks
- More than 1300 invited lectures on the subject of TMD and orofacial pain in all 50 states and in 59 different countries
- Received numerous teaching awards including “The International Dentist of the Year Award” from the Academy of Dentistry International (the highest award recognized by this Academy, given to him in recognition of his worldwide efforts in providing education in the area of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain)
Nationality: USA
Scientific areas: Occlusion, Oclusion
17 of november, from 09h00 until 13h00
Auditorium A
Conference summary
Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain is an extremely challenging aspect of the dental practice.
The complexity of neural network involving the craniocervical region establishes an environment for much diagnostic confusion. Many conditions exist which may mimic odontogenic or masticatory pain.
Appropriate treatment and/or referral are predicated upon accurate identification of these diseases, syndromes, and clinical conditions.
This presentation will provide a review of current basic concepts of pain mechanisms, pathways, and referral pattern in the head and neck.
The clinical characteristics of 7 different non-odontogenic toothaches will be presented.
Educational objectives:
- At the conclusion of this presentation, each dentist should be able to:
- Understand the mechanisms responsible for pain referral in the orofacial structures.
- Recognize and differentiate common orofacial pain disorders that may clinically present as toothache.
- Be able to differentiate toothache of non-odontogenic from true odontogenic toothache.
- Understand seven different types of non-odontogenic toothaches and their management considerations.