Peter Chase, DDS, MA

Recognizing the Clinical Clues of Musculoskeletal Disorders (TMD)

This entertaining program is an "Inspector Dentso" investigation of common clinical signs or manifestations of Temporomandibular Disorders and musculoskeletal problems involving the head, neck and face. (full or half day)

Dental Malpractice and injuries involving the Head, Neck and Face

This program addresses the dentist's fear of malpractice and keys to avoiding litigation related to the treatment or non-treatment of musculoskeletal problems involving the stomatognathic system. Injury, and disability recognition will be discussed. (full or half day)

TMD - The Dentist's Problem or the Patient's Problem

The program focuses on the management of complex orofacial problems. The dynamic involvement of the patient, dentist, dental staff and other medical specialists will be discussed. (full or half day)

A User Friendly Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Head, Neck and Facial Pain

The program provides a consistent, reliable framework for the evaluation and treatment of non-odontogenic orofacial pain. This presentation simplifies an extremely complex process. (full or half day)

Facial Pain

Dr. Peter Chase is Director of the Facial Pain Center at theUniversity of the Pacific. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal disorders and pain involving the head,neck and face. He maintains a private faculty practice at Pacific.In addition, he is a consultant on temporomandibular disorders with the Pacific PainTreatment Center and is aconsultant on temporo-mandibular disorders with the Pacific Pain Treatment Centerand is a considered expert onmedical/legal issues involving the stomatognathic system.