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The UCLA Graduate Orofacial Pain (OFP) Clinic has been at the forefront of the expansion and extension of the treatment of chronic pain by dentists. Many of the program directors in dental schools around the world have received training here. In 1990, UCLA officially expanded its renowned TMJ Disorders training program to include all aspects of orofacial pain, making it the first university-based program to provide total hands-on experience for residents and graduate students in diagnosing and medically managing headache and neuropathic pain, as well as the traditional TMJ disorders.
The UCLA Graduate OFP clinic provides state-of-the art diagnosis and treatment for chronic orofacial pain conditions, based on current information and knowledge that is supported by appropriate research and studies. All examination and treatment is provided under the direction of the Attending Faculty who are Board Certified and Diplomates of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
General Information
| Location: |
1st Floor, UCLA School of Dentistry (Westwood campus)
Room 10-157 CHS |
| Phone: |
310-794-1929 |
Fax:
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310-206-5302
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| Hours of Operation: |
| Office Hours: |
9:00 to 4:00, M-F |
| Clinic Hours: |
9-5 pm Mondays and Fridays. |
Representative Services
We provide diagnosis and treatment of complex orofacial pain conditions such as:
| TMJ Disorders |
| Myofascial Pain Disorders |
| Non-odontogenic Toothache disorders |
| Trigeminal Neuralgia and other chronic neuropathies |
| Complex and Complicated Headache Disorders, including Cluster and Migraine |
| Sleep Apnea appliances for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) |
| Orofacial Movement Disorders such as facial dystonias |
| Herpes Zoster and Post Herpetic Neuralgia of the orofacial region |
| Atypical Facial Pain Disorders |
| Atypical Odontalgia |
How to Make Appointments
The patient should call (310) 794-1929 to set up the first appointment.
What to Expect
The initial evaluation is $300.00. The fee is based on the time it takes to complete the examination and make a diagnosis, and applies whether treatment is offered or not. It takes from 1 to 1 1/2 hours to complete the initial examination. Other than Medi-Cal and Medicare, the OFP graduate clinic does not accept insurance and their patients are expected to pay for the visit at the time of their appointments. The follow-up visits are $115.00.
Billing Questions
Please contact the graduate OFP clinic office manager at (310) 794-1929 for billing questions.
Request Dental Records
In order to protect the confidentiality of your dental record, we require a written authorization before releasing a copy of any portion of your dental record. To obtain the appropriate authorization form, please download it from our website or contact the Records Room at (310) 825-3195 to have the form faxed to you. Please submit your written authorization by fax to (310) 825-2951 (attention: Records Room) or in person to the Records Room located in the General Clinic lobby. Please be sure to note that you are a patient of the graduate OFP clinic. There may be fees associated with the duplication of the record.
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