Speaker Information

Dr. Seena Patel
Phoenix , AZ
Orofacial Pain/Oral Health
Registration opens
December 9th


  • Associate Professor, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
  • Associate, Southwest Orofacial Group
  • Scientist, A.T. Still Research Institute

Fr6070 - Non-Odontogenic Sources of Tooth Pain: Demystifying the Mystery of “Phantom Tooth Pain”
Date/Time: 3/13/2026   9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Type: Lectures
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $75.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Students
Credits: 3.00

One in six dental patients experience orofacial pain, often presenting as a toothache, though not all are caused by an odontogenic source. These non-odontogenic pains can be difficult to diagnose, leading to unnecessary treatments and referrals. This course reviews non-odontogenic sources of tooth pain, teaching clinicians how to differentiate odontogenic from non-odontogenic cases. Participants will learn proper exam methods, diagnostic testing and evidence-based management strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in complex pain presentations.