What if the toothache your patient is experiencing isn’t actually coming from the tooth? Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Kim Ledermann, board-certified orofacial pain specialist, to explore the often-overlooked causes of orofacial pain. They discuss how dentists can recognize non-tooth-related pain, identify TMD, and take a more comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment to help patients find lasting relief. Episode 371 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms, or listen now by clicking the player above!
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Episode Highlights:
- How TMJ disorders and muscle trigger points can mimic tooth pain, headaches, and earaches
- Recognizing neuropathic pain and when dental treatment may worsen symptoms
- Exploring the relationship between bruxism, sleep breathing, and clenching
- Screening techniques to identify potential TMD and orofacial pain
- Conservative treatment approaches and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
Meet this week’s guest:
Kim Ledermann, DDS, MS is a board-certified orofacial pain specialist and owner and clinical director of the Minnesota Craniofacial Center for TMJ & Sleep Treatment, where she focuses on collaborative, whole-person care for TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing. She is a former speech-language pathologist, and earned her DDS from the University of Minnesota. She is a Diplomate of ABOP, ABCP, ABDSM, and ABCDSM. She is an adjunct professor at NWHSU, and teaches continuing education in orofacial pain.
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