Gary D. Classer

Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. After more than twenty years of practicing general dentistry in public health and private clinic, he returned to training and specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. Dr. Gary D. Classer completed his fellowship program and headed the Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Clinic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Since 2005, he has continued to teach, conduct research, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Key achievements

– Lecturer and researcher in the field of orofacial pain and TMJ

— Director of the Oral Medicine and Pain Clinic, University of Illinois (2005-2011)

– Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain

— Co-author of key textbooks: Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management, Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders, Temporomandibular Disorders: A Translational Approach From Basic Science to Clinical Applicability

Main publications and professional activities

– More than 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals and more than 25 chapters in textbooks

– Associate Editor and Reviewer of a number of international dental journals

Skills taught

– Diagnostics and therapy of orofacial pain syndromes and TMJ disorders

– Comprehensive management of patients with chronic facial pain

– Clinical treatment protocol: an interdisciplinary approach and training in special tools

– Educational and scientific activities: master classes, reports and courses on the topic of pain in dentistry

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