Nellis AFB Dental: Non-Odontogenic Orofacial Pain: Management for the General Dentist

Nellis Air Force Base, NV US
April 22, 2026

This activity explores the most common etiologies of non-odontogenic tooth pain within the scope of practice for a general dentist by utilizing case-based examples to identify and diagnose tooth pain that may arise from visceral, neuropathic, musculoskeletal, and otolaryngologic sources.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe orofacial pain of non-odontogenic origin, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, visceral, and otolaryngologic etiologies.
  2. Explain clinical applications of diagnostic testing to develop differential diagnoses applicable within the scope of practice for general dentists.
  3. Identify strategies for patient management and utilize the collaborative nature of treatment outcomes to manage patients in a clinical setting.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/15/2026
Course expires: 
05/06/2026
Event starts: 
04/22/2026 - 6:30pm EDT
Event ends: 
04/22/2026 - 7:30pm EDT
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Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center
4700 Las Vegas Blvd.
North Building 1300, Second Floor
Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191
United States

USAF Captain Lauren Klein, D.D.S. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Attendance
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Requirements: CE/CME certificates are awarded to participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest. The deadline to claim credit is May 6, 2026.

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