Advanced Education in Orofacial Pain (Postgraduate Certificate) at Tufts University

A CODA-accredited residency training dentists to assess and manage complex orofacial pain, including temporomandibular disorders, headache disorders and neuropathic trigeminal pain, aligned with American Academy of Orofacial Pain guidelines. Graduates are prepared for the American Board of Orofacial Pain examination. Residents spend more than 50% of their time in clinical care.

Faculty: School of Dental Medicine  |  Department: Craniofacial Pain  |  Duration: 2 years (optional third year for MS in Dental Research)  |  Intake: Not stated; application deadline February 1, 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Core courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, research methodology, head and neck anatomy, oral medicine, oral pathology and pharmacology, plus neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of orofacial pain, physical medicine, dental sleep medicine and pain assessment. The optional MS year adds 18 credit hours and a thesis.

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