Demystifying Trigeminal Neuropathy: A Nerve-Racking Diagnosis
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Course Description:
Trigeminal neuropathic pain disorders can be some of the most challenging for both patient and providers. This course aims to provide participants with clues into differentiating between the various trigeminal neuropathies, include various episodic and continuous neuropathic pains. Here, participants will explore the condition’s pathophysiology for deeper understanding of the origin of this complex orofacial pain. It will emphasize the importance of timely symptom recognition, diagnosis and working on a multidisciplinary team for the best outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic pathophysiology of neuropathic pains to understand the source of nerve dysfunction within trigeminal neuropathy
- Differentiate between various episodic and continuous neuropathic pain disorders
- Identify signs and symptoms of neuropathic pain disorders
- Identify when and to function on a multidisciplinary team for overall patient management
- Identify basic management strategies, including pharmacotherapy, for neuropathic pain disorder
This course counts toward the Michigan Board of Dentistry’s pain management requirement.
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