Fri 17 October 2025 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Orofacial Pain – Past, Present, and Emerging
Orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), primary headaches (neurovascular), neuropathic pain, and idiopathic pain conditions, can often mimic toothache, obscuring their true complexity. In this talk, we will explore the accumulated wisdom that has shaped our understanding of these conditions and the past reliance on ineffective and potentially addictive treatments like opioids and benzodiazepines. We will explore case-based discussions that highlight how delayed diagnosis, and inappropriate surgical or medical interventions can further complicate the presentation of these pain conditions. The talk will also examine the exciting horizons ahead, exploring emerging in diagnosis, targeted therapies and multidisciplinary approaches.
You will learn:
• Recognize the diverse range of orofacial pain conditions and their complex presentations.
• Discuss the diagnostic challenges in accurately identifying these pain conditions.
• Analyse the impact of historical treatment approaches on patient outcomes.
• Examine case-based examples illustrating the compounding effects of inappropriate interventions.
• Explore emerging advancements in orofacial pain management.
• Identify the ongoing challenges and future directions in this field to improve patient care.
Presented by Dr Vidya Iyer, Dr Tami Yap
CPD hours: 3 clinical hours
RSVP by Friday 17 October 2025 – limited places.
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Speakers
Dr Vidya Iyer
Dr Vidya Iyer, Completed her DCD Oral Medicine from UOM and has an extensive experience of over 15 years. She has keen interest in management of oral mucosal diseases and orofacial pain.
Dr Tami Yap
Dr Tami Yap is an oral medicine specialist clinician-researcher. She is the Lead, Impact and Engagement, Senior Lecturer in Oral Medicine and co-lab head of the Oral Medicine & Oral Cancer Group at the Melbourne Dental School. Tami is part of multidisciplinary teams at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
