Orofacial pain: Common diagnoses and management considerations

Presenter: Dr. Alberto Herroro Babiloni
Date: February 10, 2021

Orofacial pain is a subset of common pain disorders specific to areas of the jaw, face, mouth and head. This term encompasses a number of different acute and chronic pain conditions, with the most common being odontogenic pain – pain originating in the dental and periodontal structures. However, there are several other orofacial pain conditions that impact the face, mouth and jaw, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD), burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and trigeminal neuralgia, all of which are chronic and have highly negative impacts at the individual and societal levels, including psychological distress and disability.

In this webinar recording, Dr. Alberto Herroro Babiloni highlights common orofacial pain disorders, discusses their impacts on other aspects of an individual’s life (e.g. mood, stress, sleep), and shares important considerations for diagnosis and treatment.