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Jeffrey P. Okeson, D.M.D. Professor and Chair, Department of Oral Health Science Director, Orofacial Pain Center University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0297
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Congratulations to the 24 individuals who completed the one week TMD
and Orofacial Pain Mini-Residency Program at the University of Kentucky,
College of Dentistry, May 18 - 24, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky.
For more information on this year's class, click on the photo.
- A DVD Lecture Series -
"Occlusion, Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain”
- from beginning to end -
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Dr. Okeson offers one of the most comprehensive DVD lecture series on occlusion,
temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain found anywhere. This DVD lecture
series discusses in details how the dental occlusion may or may not relate to
temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. He begins with basic information on
masticatory anatomy and function, including the importance of occlusion. He then discusses
normal neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, outlining the common pathways of orofacial pain.
Next, Dr. Okeson discusses the history and examination techniques used to gain insight to the
presence of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) or other orofacial pain conditions. He goes on
the explain the critical thinking necessary to make the proper diagnosis. Each
temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and orofacial pain condition is described and complete
management considerations are presented. This educational DVD lecture series is truly a
complete series from beginning to end.

An educational DVD lecture series on occlusion, TMD and orofacial pain. A total of 28 DVDs, each about one hour in length.
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Okeson recently received three awards For more information, click here.
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Okeson is awarded the "International Dentist of the Year"
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Okeson is awarded the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Service Award
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