Interdisciplinary orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine clinic specializing in TMJ disorders, headache/migraine, sleep apnea, and chronic head and neck pain management. Established 40+ years with multiple board-certified specialists in dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, psychology, and health coaching.
Details
Phone: St. Paul: (651) 332-7474; Plymouth: (763) 577-2484; Burnsville: (952) 892-6222; St. Cloud: (763) 233-7252; Woodbury: (651) 332-7474
Website: http://www.mhnpc.com/
Languages: English
Services
General
- Atypical Tooth Pain Management — Diagnosis and treatment of atypical dental pain
- Bruxism and Teeth Clenching Management — Treatment of teeth grinding and jaw clenching habits
- Burning Mouth Syndrome Treatment — Specialized diagnosis and treatment of burning mouth and tongue conditions
- Headache and Migraine Treatment — Management of migraines, tension headaches, cervicogenic headaches, and cluster headaches
- Health Psychology and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy — Psychological support and CBT for pain management and stress reduction
- Jaw Splints and Oral Appliances — Custom splint therapy and mandibular advancement devices for TMD and sleep apnea
- Myofascial Pain Treatment — Management of myofascial pain and fibromyalgia-related pain
- Neck and Shoulder Pain Management — Treatment of cervical muscle and joint pain, muscle strain, and myofascial pain
- Oral Medicine — Diagnosis and treatment of oral and dental pain conditions including burning mouth syndrome and oral sores
- Orofacial Dystonia Treatment — Treatment of orofacial movement disorders
- Pain Relief and Management — Evidence-based pain relief using conservative treatment, medication management, and interdisciplinary approach
- Physical Therapy — Therapeutic exercise and musculoskeletal rehabilitation for TMD, head, neck and pain conditions
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment — Evaluation and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring using mandibular advancement devices and other modalities
Oral Surgery
- Orofacial Pain Management — Comprehensive treatment of facial, jaw, and oral pain disorders
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ/TMD) — Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of TMJ muscle and joint disorders including pain, clicking, locking, and myofascial pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neuropathic Pain — Specialized treatment of trigeminal nerve pain and other neuropathic conditions
Preventive
- Chronic Pain Prevention — Patient education and self-management training to prevent chronic pain development
- Health Coaching — Telehealth coaching for self-management and long-term pain prevention
Team
Lois Kehl (DDS, PhD), General Dentist
Specializes in TMJ and Orofacial Pain Management with advanced postgraduate training
Cory Herman (DDS, MS), General Dentist
Specializes in TMJ disorders with Masters in Dentistry
James Fricton (DDS, MS), General Dentist
Co-founder of clinic specializing in head, neck, orofacial, and TMJ pain conditions as well as obstructive sleep disorders
Preetanjali Thakur (BDS, MS, Diplomat American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist
Board-certified in Orofacial Pain
Kevin I. Reid (DMD, MS, Board Certified American Board of Orofacial Pain, Board Certified Health Care Ethics Consultation), General Dentist
Distinguished career in orofacial pain management and healthcare ethics consultation
Thiago Nascimento (DDS, MMedSc, MS, Board-Certified Orofacial Pain American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist
Orofacial Pain Specialist with 20 years clinical research experience and completed residency program
Jeanne Barss (DDS, MS), General Dentist
Periodontist specializing in implants, oral medicine, immunology, and burning mouth syndrome diagnosis and treatment
Saranya Varun (BDS, MS, MS, Diplomate American Academy of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist
Board-certified in Orofacial Pain with advanced residency training
Pathamas Mittman (DDS, MS, Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist
Over 15 years dentistry experience focusing on TMD, orofacial pain and sleep medicine for 8 years
Sarah Shueb (BDS, MS, PhD), General Dentist
Treats adults and children with TMJ complaints, orofacial pain, and obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular advancement devices
Alfred L. Clavel, Jr. (MD), Oral Surgeon
Neurologist and Pain Specialist; current Department Chair of Pain Management for HealthPartners Inc.
Kyle Zenk (DPT), Physical Therapist
Specializes in treating temporomandibular dysfunction through variety of treatment options
Patricia Weber (PT), Physical Therapist
Also works as physical therapist at TMD, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic at University of Minnesota
Bonnie Penn (PT), Physical Therapist
Leslie Hovda (DPT, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor), Physical Therapist
Passion for mentoring and teaching; teaches temporomandibular courses nationwide
Shelly L. Curran (PhD, LP), Health Psychologist