Ben A Sutter

Title : Temporomandibular Disorders vs Trigeminal Neuralgia: How TMD has continued to fool Neurologists!

Abstract:

Trigeminal Neuralgia has perplexed clinicians and researchers for centuries.  There is so much conflicting literature on the etiology of this rare and debilitating disease.  In this presentation we will explore new explanations and diagnostic capabilities that shed light on what so many are observing when treating this unique group of patients.  Literature review and case presentations will be discussed along with novel new research and its promising results.  TMD is a great chameleon and only the astute can separate the two.  Insight will be given to aid the provider in a proper diagnosis.

What will audience learn from your presentation?

• How to determine if your patient has TMD or TN
• What question are critical in a new patient medical history?
• This presentation will help you and your patient from wasting time and save both the practitioner and patient frustration by treating the wrong etiology
• Is it enough to take a history and order an MRI?

Biography:

Dr. Sutter has been studying and treating TMJ dysfunction since graduating Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 2005.  He completed a General Practice Residency at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ in 2006.  He currently practices general dentistry as a solo, private practice owner in Eugene, OR.  Dr Sutter is the author and co-author of several articles, abstracts and a book chapter he published in the Handbook of Research on Clinical Applications of Computerized Occlusal Analysis in Dental Medicine titled “Complex Medical Diagnoses with An Underlying Dental Etiology.”  For several years now, Dr. Sutter has been a recognized key opinion leader lecturing both nationally and internationally.   He currently serves as Editor in Chief for the Journal of Advanced Dental Technologies and Techniques.