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Tufts Annual Craniofacial Headache Pain Symposium
Boston, MA •Saturday, April 18, 2015 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Headache is a common complaint in the general population, with 20% of adults reporting severe headaches and 5% having headaches daily. Half of the daily-headache sufferers also have severe headaches, warranting the diagnosis of chronic migraine, the most disabling headache condition. This interprofessional course deals with several important and clinically relevant aspects of chronic-headache suffering, aiming at better headache management in general or specialty practice in both medical and dental environments.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Saturday, April 18, 2015 | 8am - 5pm
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Saturday, April 18, 2015 | 8am - 5pm
Course Information
Approach to the diagnosis of the primary headache disorders
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Abortive and preventive treatment of episodic and chronic migraine
Brian McGeeney, MD, MPH
Risk of chiropractic treatment of the cervical spine in the management of headache
David E. Thaler, MD, PhD
Opioid-risk and substance-abuse assessment of the patient with headache
Ronald J. Kulich, PhD
Myofascial temporomandibular disorder and headache: therapeutic implications
George E. Maloney, MDS, Mac
Comprehensive approach to the treatment of chronic migraine
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Abortive and preventive treatment of episodic and chronic migraine
Brian McGeeney, MD, MPH
Risk of chiropractic treatment of the cervical spine in the management of headache
David E. Thaler, MD, PhD
Opioid-risk and substance-abuse assessment of the patient with headache
Ronald J. Kulich, PhD
Myofascial temporomandibular disorder and headache: therapeutic implications
George E. Maloney, MDS, Mac
Comprehensive approach to the treatment of chronic migraine
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information
COURSE DIRECTORS
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor of Craniofacial Pain at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Director of the Headache & Face Pain Program at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Spierings is fellowship trained in headache management and board certified in neurology by the Royal Netherlands Medical Association.
Ronald J. Kulich, PhD
Professor, Craniofacial Pain, Headache, and Sleep Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Lecturer, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Egilius L.H. Spierings, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor of Craniofacial Pain at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Director of the Headache & Face Pain Program at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Spierings is fellowship trained in headache management and board certified in neurology by the Royal Netherlands Medical Association.
Ronald J. Kulich, PhD
Professor, Craniofacial Pain, Headache, and Sleep Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Lecturer, Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 8 continuing education credits.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date 11/11–12/15. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date 11/11–12/15. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
- Cancellations with less than 48-hours notice
- Participant no-shows
Learning Objectives
- Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of the primary headache disorders
- Understand the various treatments for episodic and chronic migraines
- Delineate the risks of chiropractic treatment of the neck
- Appreciate the association of chronic headache with long-term opioid use
- Develop the skill to assess the headache patient for opioid risk and substance abuse
- Understand the therapeutic implication of myofascial TMD in headache
- Appreciate the importance of the co-morbidities of chronic migraine
Target Audiences
Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants
Commercial Support
Miscellaneous Information
One Opioid Risk-Management credit included