About Me
I’ve been practicing for over 27 years, specializing in Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain. I’m proud to be the only specialist board-certified in both fields in Ohio—and one of fewer than fifty nationwide.
I care for patients with chronic head and neck pain, TMJ disorders, burning mouth syndrome, and other nerve-related conditions affecting the face and mouth. I also help manage oral lesions, dental sleep apnea, and the oral side effects of cancer treatment. My goal is always to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps people feel better and regain quality of life.
Beyond my clinical work, I serve as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at Case Western Reserve University and am deeply involved in advancing the field. I’ve held leadership roles with the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the European Association of Oral Medicine, and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. I’m also a commissioner for Oral Medicine with the Commission on Dental Accreditation and an associate editor for Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology.
Whether you’re dealing with persistent discomfort or navigating a complex diagnosis, I’m here to help—and honored to be part of your care.
I am keenly interested in the evidence management of orofacial pain conditions, clinical trial outcomes, and the use of big data to answer clinically translatable questions that impact practice directly. Other research interests include the overlap between sleep disordered breatahing and facial pain, and the use of photomodulation in pain management and oncology.
Past president, the American Academy of Oral Medicine
Executive Board, European Association of Oral Medicine
Chair, Insurance Committee the American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Best Reviewer Award, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radioloy
Comission on Dental Accredition, Commisioner for Oral Medicine
Board Certified, American Board of Oral Medicine
Board Certified, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Associate Editor, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radioloy
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Case Western Reserve University
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Education & Training
Education
Medical Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine DMDResidency
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (Philadelphia) – Oral Surgery/DentistInternship
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center (Philadelphia) – Oral Surgery/DentistFellowship
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – Dental Surgery