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The UCLA Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Faculty Practice offers diagnostic and treatment expertise by world renowned faculty. Services are available at standard medical fees charged in the UCLA medical community.
The UCLA Orofacial Pain program uses a team approach to patient care that includes a comprehensive examination and an individualized treatment program. We emphasize conservative approaches: physical therapy, medication management and behavioral (stress) management. The strength of our program is our team of internationally known faculty including dentist, psychologists, physical therapists and consulting physician experts in orofacial pain.
UCLA Oral Medicine faculty provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a wide range of oral soft tissue diseases.
General Information
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Oral Medicine Location:
Orofacial Pain Location:
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1st Floor, UCLA School of Dentistry (Westwood Campus)
Room 10-157
A Level, UCLA School of Dentistry (Westwood campus)
Room A0-125 CHS
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| Phone: |
(310) 825-8082 or (310) 825-8083 |
Fax:
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(310) 825-2124
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| Oral Medicine Hours of Operation |
Tue: 9:00 a.m. - noon (Dr. Diana Messadi )
Tue: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Dr. Fariba Younai)
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| Orofacial Pain Hours of Operation: |
Wed: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Dr. Andrew Pullinger)
Thu: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Dr. Robert Merrill)
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| Accepted Insurance for Oral Medicine* |
Medicare
Delta Dental (Initial Consult only)
Healthcare Partners |
| Accepted Insurance for Orofacial Pain* |
Blue Shield of California PPO
Delta Dental (Initial Consult only)
Healthcare Partners
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*If you are insured with a medical or dental plan other than those listed above, we will provide you with a superbill so that you may submit your claim information to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Representative Services
We provide diagnosis and treatment of complex Orofacial Pain conditions such as:
- Chronic headache
- TMJ disorders
- Non-odontogenic toothache
- Unresolving toothache
- Neuropathic Orofacial Pain
- Sleep Apnea
- Movement disorders
Treatments by Oral Medicine faculty includes:
- Oral Cancer Screening and early detection
- Lichen planus disease
- Pigmented lesions of the mouth
- Salivary dysfunction (dry mouth)
- Oral manifestations of HIV infections
- Burning mouth syndrome
- Aphthous and other ulcers
- Vesiculo-bullous lesions, such as pemphigus and mucous membrane pemphigoid
- Infections (viral, bacterial and fungal)
- Halitosis diagnosis and treatment
How to Make Appointments
By calling (310) 825-8082 or (310) 825-8083
What to Expect
Comprehensive oral examination and evaluation of the dental problem
Billing Questions
Please call Tina Marie Charley at (310) 825-8879
Request Dental Records
Please fax your request for records to Tina Charley at (310) 825-2124. Please use the Authorization for Release of Health Information. There is a $15.00 charge to receive a copy of your chart and an $8.00 charge for each X-Ray page.
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