Clinical Professor School of Dentistry, University of Maryland Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland, United States
One of the uniqueness of the field of orofacial pain can be exemplified in the diagnostic challenge that represents the interrelated anatomy and physiology of the oral and craniofacial structures in addition to the different orofacial pain and headache disorders of diverse etiology and pathophysiology, that may be similar to one and other, may resemble pain in these structures or exacerbate each other. This recognition is fundamental to deliver an accurate diagnosis and effective care but also illustrates the need not only for the mechanistic understanding but also for education. Differential diagnosis focusing in orofacial pain presentations of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias will be discussed highlighting the importance of the orofacial pain specialist partnership.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize the interrelated anatomy and physiology of orofacial pain and headache and its clinical implications in trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify in a case presentation format the importance of recognizing trigeminal autonomic orofacial pains as well as the differential diagnosis of other sources of orofacial pains that may represent a challenge in their clinical practice.
Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize the importance of the orofacial pain specialist partnership.
