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NSU School of Dental Medicine announces a new specialty department in Dentistry of Orofacial Pain. This new specialty was approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) in March 2020 to improve access to care for patients suffering from TMD and other facial pain disorders.
Drs. Harold Menchel and Dr. Divya Kohli were brought to the dental school specifically to establish a new department for this specialty, treating patients, educating dental students, and continuing their research in the field.
They are available for clinic appointments by calling (954) 262-1657 or (954) 873-2689.
Email : orofacial@nova.edu (for appointments or information).
The Team
The Orofacial Pain specialist often cannot treat patients alone and we have assembled the following team to assist us when needed.
Physical Therapist: to improve range of motion, postural reeducation, pain reduction, home exercise programs
Neurology: headache management, neuropathic pain and neuralgia
Rheumatology: arthritic management
Clinical Psychology: non-medication stress reduction, cognitive behavioral management, relaxation therapy
Otolaryngology: ( ENT) for sinus, throat, salivary pain
Myofunctional Therapy: speech, mouth and tongue positioning
Oral Medicine: dry and burning mouth, intraoral lesions , oral pathology
Radiology: for CT and MRI evaluation
Endocrinology: hormonal evaluation