Interdisciplinary pain management clinic specializing in TMJ/orofacial pain disorders, headaches, migraines, sleep apnea, and neck/shoulder pain with 40+ years of experience treating thousands of patients across 5 Minnesota locations.
Details
Phone: Plymouth: (763) 577-2484; St. Paul: (651) 332-7474; Burnsville: (952) 892-6222; St. Cloud: (763) 233-7252; Woodbury: (651) 332-7474
Website: https://mhnpc.com/
Languages: English
Amenities: Patient Portal 24/7Online bill pay
Services
General
- Atypical Tooth Pain Management — Diagnosis and treatment of atypical dental pain conditions
- Bruxism and Clenching Management — Treatment of teeth grinding and jaw clenching habits
- Burning Mouth Syndrome Treatment — Specialized diagnosis and treatment of burning mouth and tongue conditions
- Fibromyalgia Pain Management — Treatment of fibromyalgia-related pain and myofascial pain
- Headache and Migraine Treatment — Management of tension headaches, migraines, cervicogenic headaches, and cluster headaches
- Health Coaching — Telehealth coaching for self-management and pain prevention
- Health Psychology Services — Cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychological support for chronic pain management
- Neck and Shoulder Pain Management — Treatment of neck, shoulder, and cervical pain including myofascial pain and muscle strain
- Oral Medicine — Comprehensive oral and dental medicine services
- Oral Sores Treatment — Treatment of oral and mouth sores
- Orofacial Dystonia Treatment — Treatment of orofacial movement disorders and dyskinesias
- Orofacial Pain Management — Diagnosis and treatment of facial, jaw, and oral pain disorders including trigeminal neuralgia and neuropathic pain
- Physical Therapy — Physical therapy for TMD, jaw function, and neck/shoulder pain
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment — Management of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring including mandibular advancement devices
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ, TMD) — Treatment of jaw joint and muscle disorders causing pain, clicking, locking, and dysfunction
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment — Management of trigeminal nerve pain and neuropathic pain conditions
Team
Cory Herman (DDS, MS), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Earned Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Dentistry from University of Minnesota with specialized training in TMJ disorders
James Fricton (DDS, MS), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Co-founder of the clinic specializing in head, neck, orofacial, and TMJ pain conditions as well as obstructive sleep disorders
Preetanjali Thakur (BDS, MS, Board-certified Diplomat American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Board-certified specialist in orofacial pain
Kevin I. Reid (DMD, MS, Board-certified American Board of Orofacial Pain, Board-certified Health Care Ethics Consultation), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Distinguished career in orofacial pain management and healthcare ethics consultation
Thiago Nascimento (DDS, MMedSc, MS, Board-certified American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Orofacial Pain Specialist with 20 years of clinical research experience
Jeanne Barss (DDS, MS), General Dentist|Periodontist
Periodontist with specialization in implants, oral medicine, immunology, and burning mouth syndrome diagnosis and treatment
Lois Kehl (DDS, PhD), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Completed specialized post-graduate training and doctoral research in TMJ, orofacial pain, and neuroscience
Saranya Varun (BDS, MS, MS, Board-certified Diplomat American Academy of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
Board-certified specialist with advanced education clinical training residency and dual Master degrees
Pathamas Mittman (DDS, MS, Diplomat American Board of Orofacial Pain), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
15+ years dental practice with 8+ years focused on TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep medicine
Sarah Shueb (BDS, MS, PhD), General Dentist|Orofacial Pain Specialist
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 Health Partners Inc.
Kyle Zenk (DPT), Physical Therapist
Specializes in treating temporomandibular dysfunction through variety of treatment options
Patricia Weber (PT), Physical Therapist
Physical therapist at MHNPC and TMD, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic at University of Minnesota
Bonnie Penn (PT), Physical Therapist
Physical therapist with graduate and undergraduate training in therapy and biological sciences
Leslie Hovda (DPT, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor), Physical Therapist
Passion for mentoring and teaching; teaches temporomandibular courses nationwide and mentors locally
Shelly L. Curran (PhD, LP), Health Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with doctoral training and behavioral medicine certification
What patients say
Vibe: professional
This practice receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (12 of 13 reviews are 5-star) with strong appreciation for Dr. Cory Herman and the team's thoroughness, listening skills, patient education, and unhurried approach. However, one significant negative review highlights critical insurance billing transparency issues that should be addressed. Overall, patients feel genuinely heard and cared for, with particular strength in TMJ and pain-related conditions.
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- Exceptional care for bruxism and jaw clenching with clear patient education
- TMJ treatment with PT (Bonnie) - patient gained pain-free yawning ability within 2 weeks
- Accommodations for physical limitations during exams and scans
- Thorough explanations of treatment plans with clear reasoning
- Night guard provision for grinding/clenching