Beyond the Pulp: Non-Dental Causes of Facial Pain

We have all had that tricky patient. Radiographs are clear, hygiene is immaculate, and occlusion seems on, yet they are still in pain. Sinus infections, headaches, TMD, neurologic and inflammatory conditions can all mask or mimic dental pain. This lecture will explore the common causes and treatments of facial pain. In this day-long seminar, Dr. Hatfield, Program Director of Orofacial Pain at the University of Michigan, will answer questions about when to prescribe, what to fabricate, and where to refer. You will become more confident in your ability to think beyond the pulp. 

Join the WCDS for a day of lectures, vendors, and, most importantly, socializing on September 29, 2023, at The Wine Country Inn in Palisade, Colorado.  

Biography:

Dr. Hatfield is the program director for the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency at the University of Michigan.

She was the first to complete the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency at Michigan Medicine. In 2022, She became the program director for the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency at the University of Michigan.

Her clinical interests include TMD & Orofacial Pain diagnosis and management, including temporomandibular joint disorders, headaches, and neuropathic pain disorders. She is interested in furthering undergraduate and graduate education in this clinical area. Dr. Hatfield’s research interests include innovative management strategies for orofacial pain disorders and inter-professional education and collaboration.