The Tufts Headache and Face Pain Symposium: Diagnosis, Treatment and Interprofessional Options

Boston, MA •Friday, April 22, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - Saturday, April 23, 2016, 4:30 p.m.

Headaches and craniofacial pain are increasingly common complaints among the general population, with recent studies indicating that up to 20% of adults have occasional severe headaches (with 5% reporting such symptoms daily), and that up to 7% of adults report having orofacial pain. These common conditions can offer diagnostic and treatment planning challenges to medical professionals, particularly when such conditions involve both medical and dental factors.

In this two-day course, subject matter experts from dental and medical backgrounds will present on various aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of both headache and face pain, with the goal of preparing physicians, dentists and key staff members to better understand the mechanisms, side-effects and forms of treatment for these conditions.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111

Course Information
Outline of the presentation-based diagnosis of the primary headache disorders Egilius L.H. Spierings, M.D., Ph.D.

Persistent headache following head or neck injury: mechanisms and management 
 Zahid H. Bajwa, M.D.

Nocturnal clenching and obstructive sleep apnea: exploring their relation to headaches 
 Leopoldo P. Correa, B.D.S., M.S.

Outline of the diagnosis and treatment of face pain
 – Egilius L.H. Spierings, M.D., Ph.D. 

Chronic orofacial pain following invasive dental procedures: preventive strategies
 – Shuchi Dhadwal, B.D.S., D.M.D.

Craniofacial neuralgias and painful neuropathies: diagnosis and treatment
— Brian M. McGeeney, M.D., M.P.H.

Opioid-risk and substance-abuse assessment of the chronic pain-patient
 – Ronald J. Kulich, Ph.D.

Appliance and other non-pharmacological treatments of persistent orofacial muscle pain (myofascial TMD)
 – George E. Maloney, D.M.D., M.Ac.

Pharmacological treatment options for face pain 
– Steven J. Scrivani, D.D.S., D.Med.Sc.

Motor integration of the muscles of mastication and the cervical muscles: implications for headache treatment 
– Noshir R. Mehta, B.D.S., M.D.S., D.M.D., M.S.

Surgical procedures for the treatment of migraine: a critical appraisal
 – Paul G. Mathew, M.D.

The challenges of treating patients with chronic migraine 
 Brian E. McGeeney, M.D., M.P.H.
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

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 H. SPIERINGS, M.D., Ph.D. 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 board certified in Neurology by the Royal Netherlands Medical Association and is fellowship-trained in headache management.

BRIAN E. MCGEENEY, M.D., M.P.H. 
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine. Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Pain Medicine. Site Director, Boston University Neurology Residency Program.
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 15 continuing education credits.

 
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date12/15-11/19. 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 participant no-shows.
Learning Objectives
  • Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of the primary headache disorders
  • Identify characteristics of persistent headache following head or neck injury
  • Assess the relation of nocturnal clenching and obstructive sleep apnea to headache
  • Delineate the causes and treatment of face pain
  • Mitigate the risks of orofacial pain following invasive dental procedures
  • Describe the diagnosis and treatment of Craniofacial neuralgias and painful neuropathies
  • Develop the skill to assess the chronic pain patient for opioid risk and substance abuse
  • Use the appropriate treatment options for persistent orofacial muscle pain
  • Assess the relation of the cervical and masticatory muscles in health and disease
  • Manage the patient with chronic migraine
Target Audiences
Dentists
Miscellaneous Information
One Opioid Risk-Management credit included