The ultimate goal of the symposium is to prepare dentists and physicians to understand and manage patients with headache and face pain better, whether those conditions occur separately or co-morbidly. While many headache and face pain disorders, and the treatments thereof, will be discussed, the symposium focuses on those that are most commonly encountered, namely, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and migraine.

TARGET AUDIENCE

We cordially invite dental and medical practitioners interested in learning more about headache and face pain to attend this symposium. It offers lectures that provide an overview for those exploring the field of headache and face pain, as well as specialized instruction for those advanced in the field. Interactive discussions are an integral part of the program, providing new insights into the various topics presented.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Diagnose the most common headache and face pain conditions

• Assess and provide appliance treatment for temporomandibular disorder

• Acquire advanced information on the treatment of migraine and orofacial pain

• Learn injection techniques for the treatment of headache and face pain

• Develop musculoskeletal and neurological examination skills

• Differentiate non-odontogenic from odontogenic tooth pain

• Understand potential pain emanating from the nose and sinuses

• Appreciate the importance of better rest through improved sleep

• Explain the appropriate treatment options for patients with persistent orofacial muscle pain.

• Describe the relation between headache and face pain and the clinical implications thereof.