The Craniofacial Pain Center

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine


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Faculty and Staff

Dr. Ron Kulich Dr. Lainie Andrew Dr. George Maloney Dr. Emad Abdallah Leopolda Correa, BDS Dr. Steven Scrivani Dr. Caroline Ceveniz MJ Sands Dr. Albert Forgione Dr. Noshir Mehta, Director Dr. William Cooke Dr. Sylvia Lobo-Lobo


The Faculty and Staff at the Craniofacial Pain Center are qualified, caring professionals with extensive experience on patient care. Our Dental Faculty are Board Certified in Orofacial Pain. Working along side them are dentists from around the world who have come in order to be a part of this exciting team.

In addition, The Center has chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, integrative medicine specialists, acupuncturists and pain management specialists. Our flexible, coordinated approach to patient care has proven successful for both acute and chronic pain patients.

Unless specified below, all Faculty and Staff members may be reached via the address, phone and fax numbers for The Craniofacial Pain Center.


-- Director --

 
Dr. Noshir Mehta

Dr. Noshir Mehta, DMD, MDS, MS, FICD, FACD, Director of the Craniofacial Pain Center. Professor and Chairman of the Department of General Dentistry at Tufts Dental School.

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and head and neck pain from a full body perspective and the interaction of the dental occlusion in musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists.

Education: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Postgraduate Training: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1973.

Language(s): English

 



-- Dental Faculty --

 

 
Dr. Emad Abdallah

Dr. Emad Abdallah, B.D.S., M.S., A.B.O.P., Assistant Professor, Orthodontist

Clinical Specialties: Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Phase I and II Orthodontics

Board Certification: American Board of Orofacial Pain

Education: Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Postgraduate Training: Certificate in Orthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Masters of Science (MS) in Orofacial Pain, Tufts University;
Fellowship in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Tufts University

Language(s): English, Arabic

 
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Dr. Caroline Ceveniz

Dr. Caroline Ceveniz, D.D.S., M.S. Clinical Instructor

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

Education: UNIARARAS, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Postgraduate Training: Masters of Science Degree in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain. Certificate in TMD/Orofacial Pain, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine.

Language(s): English, Spanish, Portuguese

 

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  Leopoldo Correa Vasquez

Leopoldo Correa Vasquez, B.D.S., Instructor

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

Education: Facultad de Odontologia, University of Veracruz, Mexico

Language(s): English, Spanish

 




 

Dr. Stephen Driscoll, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., D.A.A.P.M., Assistant Professor

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain. Alternative, Complementary and Allopathic Medicine

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Magement.

Education: Boston College, B.S.; Loyola Dental School, D.D.S. Capital University of Intergrative Medicine, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Postgraduate Training: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Residency. Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry. Internship, University of Massachusetts Medical Center - Center of Mindfullness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society.

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Michael K. Goldstein

Dr. Michael K. Goldstein, D.M.D

Clinical Specialties: Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Prosthetics and Laser Therapy

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain

Education: University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Art; University of Pennsylvania, DMD

Postgraduate Training: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Residency

Appointments: (508) 822-1281

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Frederick P. Hyman

Dr. Frederick P. Hyman, D.D.S., Assistant Clinical Professor

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain

Education: BA in Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, University of Maryland; Doctor of Dental Surgery Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland Dental School

Postgraduate Training: The Gelb Center of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Susan D. Lo

Dr. Susan D. Lo, D.M.D., D.M.D., C.A.G.S. Fed. Dent.

Clinical Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry and Orofacial Pain

Education: University of the East, School of Dental Medicine, Manila, Philippines, D.M.D. Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass. D.M.D.

Postgraduate Training: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pediatric Dentistry, Boston University, Massachusetts, D.M.D. Temoporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. International Association for Orthodontics, two year course.

Appointments: (617) 640-7426

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Sylvia Lobo-Lobo

Dr. Sylvia Lobo-Lobo, D.D.S., Assistant Professor

Clinical Specialties: Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain

Education: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia (ULACIT)

Postgraduate Training: TMD and Orofacial Pain

Language(s): English, Spanish

 




 
Dr. George Maloney

Dr. George Maloney, D.M.D.

Clinical Specialties: Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain. Acupuncture

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain

Education: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, B.S. in Biology; University of Pennsylvania, D.M.D.

Postgraduate Training: General Practice Residency, Worcester City Hospital. Temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain Residency, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Masters of Science in Acupuncture.

Appointments: (508) 752-1007

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Murad Padamsee

Dr. Murad Padamsee, B.D.S., D.M.D., M.S., Assistant Clinical Professor

Clinical Specialties: TMD and Orofacial Pain, Pediatric Dentistry

Board Certification: Deplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain Associate Fellow; World Clinical Laser Institute

Education: Government Dental College, Bombay, India; Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Postgraduate Training: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Pediatric Dentistry and TMD, Masters of Science degrees

Language(s): English, Hindi

 




 
Dr. Steven J. Scrivani

Dr. Steven J. Scrivani, D.D.S., D.Med.Sc., Attending Faculty, Craniofacial Pain Center

Clinical Specialties: Headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic facial pain, neurological disorders, burning mouth, trigeminal nerve injuries, salivary gland disorders, jaw functioning disorders, complementary and alternative medicine for pain

Education: Columbia University

Postgraduate Training: Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S), 1980; The Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program, 1981-1982; Harvard Medical School/ Harvard School of Dental Medicine- Doctor of Medical Science (D.Med.Sc), 1993-1998; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Massachusetts General Hosptial Fellowship in Orafacial Pain Medicine (Certificate), 1993-1997

Language(s): English

 




-- Medical Faculty --

 

 
Dr. Lainie Andrew

Dr. Lainie Andrew, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical Professor

Clinical Specialties: Psychology, Persistent Pain Management, Biofeedback, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Education: Emerson College, BA; Vermont College, MS; Northeastern University, Ph.D.

Postgraduate Training: Pain Psychology at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston MA

Language(s): English

 



 
Dr. Dhirendra S. Bana

Dr. Dhirendra S. Bana, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Board Certification: Diplomate of The American Board of Internal Medicine and Diplomate of the American Board of Nephrology

Education: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India; Rotating Internship at Queens General Hospital, NY; residency in Internal Medicine at both Lemuel Shattuck and Veterans Administration (VA) Hospitals in Boston MA

Postgraduate Training: Clinical Fellow in Nephrology at VA Hospital and a Teaching Fellow in Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA; Senior Attending with the Headache Research Foundation and the John P. Graham Headache Center from 1973-1995, where he was director of Headache Research; Ssenior Attending at the Headache and Pain Center at Faulkner Hospital.

 




 
Dr. William J. Cooke

Dr. William J. Cooke, D.C., C.C.S.P., Chiropractic Orthopedist, Head of Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Clinical Specialties: Sports Medicine / Orthopedics

Board Certification: Sports Medicine, Board Eligible: Orthopedics

Education: University of Alabama; Life Chiropractic College

Postgraduate Training: National Chiropractic College

Language(s): English

 




 
Dr. Albert G. Forgione

Dr. Albert G. Forgione, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Head Clinical Research Section

Clinical Specialties: Psychology, stress and pain reduction, phobia of dental treatment

Education: Boston University; Boston University Graduate School, Ph.D.

Language(s): English, Italian

 




 
Dr. Ronald J. Kulich

Dr. Ronald J. Kulich, Ph.D., Consulting Psychologist

Clinical Specialties: Psychological Assessment of Chronic Pain

Education: Case Western Reserve University; Purdue University, Dept. of Psychological Sciences

Postgraduate Training: Brown University Medical School

Language(s): English

 




 
Deborah Rochman

Deborah Rochman, O.T.

Clinical Specialties: Occupational Therapy, Pain Management

Board Certification: American Occupational Therapy Association

Education: Ithaca College; Boston University, Sargent College of Allied Health Professions

Language(s): English

 


 

-- Visiting Faculty --




-- Center Staff --

 

 

 

Jennifer Arhzouni, Clinic Coordinator

Education: Binghamton University, BMS

Language(s): English, Spanish

 



 
Janet F. Lamkin

Janet F. Lamkin, R.D.H., B.A.

Clinical Specialties: Dental Hygienist

Education: Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists; Northeastern University, BS Health Science

Language(s): English

 




 
Kay Langley

Kay Langley, Front Desk Staff

Education: Clark University, B.A.; Rosary College, M.L.S.

Language(s): English

 




 

Brandee Nelson, Staff Assistant

Education: Marian Court College A.S., Business Management

Language(s): English

 




 
Sylvia Pierce

Sylvia Pierce, Front Desk Staff

Education: Boston College, B.A. Special Education

Language(s): English

 




 
Margie J. (MJ) Sands

Margie J. (MJ) Sands, Biofeedback Technician

Clinical Specialties: Electromyographic Analysis (EMG). Home care and relaxation training

Language(s): English