Trigeminal neuralgia is
NOT a dental condition.

Do you know the difference?

Trigeminal neuralgia is not a dental condition.

Do you know the difference?

Classic trigeminal neuralgia pain is characterized by recurring attacks of severe pain, usually in the trigeminal nerve distribution. Eating, brushing, shaving, and even a breeze can trigger trigeminal neuralgia. It’s only a matter of time before a patient walks into your practice showing symptoms that appear to be tooth related, but are actually neurological.

Trigeminal neuropathic pain cannot
be resolved with dental procedures.

Recorded Webinar

Suzie Bergman, DDS
Recorded

What Does Trigeminal Mediated Pain Look & Feel Like — A Roundtable Discussion from a Patient’s Perspective

Dr. Suzie Bergman, an orofacial pain expert specializing in trigeminal mediated pain, hosts an informational panel to discuss the experiences of those living with facial pain.

Through these case studies, Dr. Bergman explores common signs and symptoms associated with trigeminal mediated pain, helping you to identify this type of pain and facilitate early detection and appropriate referrals. She also helps you to distinguish between trigeminal mediated pain and other orofacial pain conditions to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

Recorded Webinar

Chizobam Idahosa, BDS, DDS, MS
Recorded

The Many Faces of Toothaches: A Practical Approach to Evaluation of Non-Odontogenic Facial Pain

Dr. Idahosa explains the importance of critical thinking in evaluating orofacial pain patients. She uses a case-based format to review the clinical presentations, evaluation, and differential diagnosis of various orofacial pain conditions that can sometimes mimic toothaches.

Gain knowledge on the following:
• How to properly evaluate orofacial pain patients.
• Recognize clinical presentations of neuropathic pain, TN, and other headache disorders.
• The importance of interdisciplinary management of patients.

Recorded Webinar

Brijesh Chandwani, DMD, BDS
Recorded

Orofacial Pain, Dentistry's Newest Specialty: What It Is, How it Affects Dentists, and Why Your Treatment Choice Matters

Dr. Chandwani talks about the basics of orofacial pain and why it is relevant to dentists. Learn how to recognize some of dentistry’s phantom pains, including atypical odontalgia by seeing real cases of how trigeminal neuralgia presents in the dentist’s chair. Attendees will also understand the differential diagnoses in orofacial pain – when to treat and when to refer out and different treatment options available to help patients with pain – topicals, pharmaceuticals, and complementary medicine.

Recorded Webinar

Donald Nixdorf, DDS, MS
Recorded

Can You Spot The Difference? Real Stories From My Chair About Neuropathic Facial Pain

Dr. Nixdorf covers the important similarities and differences between TN and dental pain and the symptoms to look out for so you and your team can quickly identify. He also reveals the top 3 ‘mimics’ of trigeminal neuralgia dental practices see on a regular basis and what to do after you suspect your patient has trigeminal neuralgia or neuropathic pain

1 Page Fact Sheet

Five Things Dentists Need To Know About Trigeminal Neuralgia

This one-page fact sheet is a perfect way to start educating your dental team on trigeminal neuralgia. 54% of tn patients visit their dentist first, so it’s important that dental practices know dental pain from neuropathic facial pain.

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