Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology, and Medicine
Chair: Denise Trochesset, DDS
Clinical Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine

Overview
The Department emphasizes the responsibility of the dentist to see problems affecting the oral region in the context of overall health status. The department’s curriculum includes assessment of patients’ overall health status and its impact on oral health care, identifying problems affecting the teeth and supporting structures, understanding and identifying oral mucosal and salivary gland disorders, orofacial neurological and chronic pain disorders, oral manifestations of systemic diseases and dental management of patients with complex medical problems and disabilities.
CLINICAL CARE
ACADEMICS
Predoctoral Curriculum: OMPRM
Honors & Electives Programs: OMPRM
Patient Admissions (Suite 1A)
Faculty from the Department welcome new patients to the professional and caring environment of the Patient Admissions suite. Initial visits include a medical history/medication review and a comprehensive head and neck examination, which includes a cancer screening. X-rays will also be assessed at this visit and taken if needed.
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Oral Medicine/Pathology
Mondays & Wednesdays
345 E. 24th Street, Suite 2S, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 998-9743
Fax: (212) 995-4767
We provide care to patients with a range of complaints including, but not limited to:
- abnormal swellings involving the head and neck (jaw/oral region),
- oral sores or lumps and bumps inside the mouth,
- severe dry or burning mouth or other neurosensory disorders, and
- abnormal/pathological x-ray findings unrelated to common dental issues.
After a complete history and oral exam, we use imaging, perform tissue biopsies and other chairside diagnostics, and manage a wide range of patients with oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland disorders and other diseases affecting the jaws and oral structures. Our faculty are trained in the specialties of Oral Medicine or Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
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Cone Beam CT Imaging Service
345 E. 24th Street, Suite 1A, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 998-9430
Fax: (212) 443-1347
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Fully digitized radiology service provides intraoral, panoramic, and 3D imaging (cone-beam computed tomography) to patients of NYU Dentistry and those referred from outside providers. There are four (4) cone beam CT scan machines. Faculty from the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine also provide radiographic interpretation and radiographic consults on different types of radiographs.
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Orofacial & Head Pain
Tuesdays & Thursdays
345 E. 24th Street, Suite 2S, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 998-9743
Fax: (212) 995-4767
The Orofacial and Head Pain clinic provides highly specialized diagnostic and treatment modalities for complex orofacial pain disorders. A large number of acute and chronic pain disorders are treated, including but not limited to:
- temporomandibular disorders (TMD, TMJ),
- musculoskeletal disorders,
- neuropathic (nerve) disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and post-traumatic neuropathies,
- headache,
- movement disorders (dystonia), and
- sleep apnea.
Our specialty trained and board certified clinical faculty bring the highest level of multimodal treatment, care and pain relief for individuals dealing with these diagnoses.
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Clinical Management of Special Needs Patients
Under the supervision of experienced faculty, fourth-year dental students attend to the dental needs of individuals with disabilities at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Among the patients presenting to the Center are individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, mental, cognitive, and behavioral impairments along with patient undergoing complex medical therapy like transplants and oncologic care who require dental clearance before their treatment.