Dr. Amna Hasan speaks with physicians about diagnosing and treating orofacial pain disorders at Grand Rounds
Amna Hasan, BDS, clinical assistant professor in the Department of General Dentistry at the ECU School of Dental Medicine, presented “Oral and Facial Pain Disorders” at the ECU Brody School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds on May 3, 2018.
Dr. Hasan spoke with approximately 60 physicians about conditions related to tempromandibular joint disorders that are caused by dysfunction of TMJ joint itself or the muscles that control the movement of the jaw and common facial nerve conditions. She cited how these conditions were diagnosed and treated in particular cases. She also discussed the efficacy of certain oral appliances fabricated for the management of obstructed sleep apnea and how all of these conditions are managed at ECU School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Hasan’s primary area of interest is in the management of orofacial pain with focus on tempromandibular joint disorders, headaches, neuropathic pain, teeth grinding, teeth clenching, snoring, and sleep apnea. She can be reached at the ECU School of Dental Medicine Faculty Practice at 252-737-7122 or at hasana16@ecu.edu