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In Podcast 21 of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain series, Dr. Pratishtha Mishra interviews Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari about building a successful orofacial pain private practice. Dr. Bakhtiari shares his journey from dental school at NYU to academia and eventually private practice, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based care for TMD and orofacial pain. He discusses challenges such as public and professional awareness, common myths, and the need for strong referral networks. He highlights the role of technology, including cone beam CT and EHR systems, and stresses the importance of business planning, team development, and patient-centered care. Dr. Bakhtiari also underscores the value of professional organizations like the AAOP for staying informed and connected. He defines success as achieving positive patient outcomes, maintaining team satisfaction, and ensuring accessibility. His insights offer valuable guidance for clinicians aiming to establish or grow an orofacial pain practice.
Nojan Bakhtiari
DDS
TMJ & Orofacial Pain Specialist
Dr. Nojan Bakthiari graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 2011, followed by a 1-year General Practice Dentistry Program at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. He then completed a 2-year CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain program at New York University College of Dentistry. He started a private practice part time while teaching part time at Yale New Haven Hospital, Oral Surgery Department. Later on, he led the Orofacial Pain didactic and clinical curriculum at the University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine. Currently, he has an academic appointment at Columbia University but spends the majority of his time in his own private practice. His practice is one of the few ones which from its inception was limited to evidence-based care of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and associated headaches. He also serves on the Board of Directors at the New York University Dentistry Alumni Association and the Executive Council of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
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