Pain in the What? Assessing Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain
Saturday, April 5
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
1.5 CDE Credits – DDS, DH, DA, AUX
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides clear information and guidance for clinicians as they navigate potential trigeminal neuralgia cases and the new ADA specialty of orofacial pain. This complex and multifaceted field encompasses a wide range of conditions and treatments affecting the mouth, face, head, neck and related structures. In this course, learners will gain an introduction to the dental professional’s role in that process of care as an interprofessional collaborative health care provider.
Course Objectives:
1. List the basic symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia and chronic orofacial pain.
2. Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in identifying and educating the patient on chronic and phantom pain.
3. Complete a brief assessment for patients with reoccurring pain.
4. Define the process for care referrals for patients with chronic pain.
5. Investigate options for the management and treatment of chronic facial pain including medicaments and complementary therapies.
Sponsored by:
PRESENTER:
Emily Boge, EdH, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA
Dr. Emily Boge blends her extensive experience in dental hygiene and dental assisting with a Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership to teach both entry level and licensed dental practitioners globally. She's a champion for innovation, influencing manufacturers to prioritize practitioner input in product development. Through evidence-based research, she educates and evaluates products while advocating for accountability and empowerment among dental professionals. Dr. Boge shares her insights as a speaker and writer, always pushing the boundaries of dental practice standards and techniques.
Conflict of Interest: Young Innovations, Medicom
