The mechanisms of development of orofacial pain

Orofacial pain specialist and Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Founder and Director of the Orofacial Pain Center at the University of Kentucky (established 1977), recognized as a pioneer in TMD and orofacial pain education.

Over 50 years of academic and clinical experience in temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain management. Developed the first Master of Science Degree program in Orofacial Pain in the United States, accredited by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. The Orofacial Pain Residency Program was among the first accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, graduating 65 full-time residents from 26 countries.

Professor and Chief of the Division of Orofacial Pain, full-time faculty member at the University of Kentucky for 45 years. International lecturer having delivered over 1,300 invited lectures in every state in the USA and 59 foreign countries. Recognized as the "World Ambassador for Orofacial Pain" by peers.

DMD from University of Kentucky (1974). Provost's Distinguished Service Professor. Author of the textbook "Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion" (8th edition), translated into 11 languages and used in the majority of US dental schools. Editor of "Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Classification, Assessment, and Management" (AAOP), used as treatment standards worldwide. Over 240 publications in scientific journals. Past President of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Founding Diplomate and twice Past President of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Recipient of University of Kentucky Great Teacher Award, State of Kentucky Acorn Award, International Dentist of the Year Award from Academy of Dentistry International, and inducted into University of Kentucky Hall of Distinguished Alumni.