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Dr. Eric Leo Schiffman, DDS, MS

Orofacial Pain

NPI: 1417021619

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Contact Information

Address

2550 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SUITE 189S
Saint Paul, MN 55114

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(651) 337-7475

About This Provider

Dr. Eric Schiffman is a dental specialist who focuses on orofacial pain—pain in the face, jaw, and related areas. With over 20 years of experience and special training from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Schiffman treats complex conditions like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, headaches related to jaw problems, and other orofacial pain issues. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain, which means he has passed rigorous exams in his specialty. In addition to seeing patients in Saint Paul, Dr. Schiffman teaches dental students and leads research at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to help improve how doctors understand and treat these conditions.

Specialties

  • 1
    Orofacial PainPrimary

    Diagnosis and management of chronic facial and oral pain disorders

Education & Training

  • TMD and Orofacial Pain Residency Program, University of Minnesota (1985)
  • MS in Oral Biology, University of Minnesota (1986)
  • General Practice Residency (GPR), Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN (1983)
  • DDS, University of Iowa (1982)

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP)

Credential: DDS, MS

NPI registered: 11/20/2006

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Areas of Focus

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)Orofacial pain disordersTMJ disorders including disc displacements and degenerative joint diseaseHeadache disorders related to TMDDifferential diagnosis of orofacial painTMJ surgery indications and contraindications

Beyond the Office

Director, Oral Health Clinical Research Center at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Professor at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Former Director of the Division of TMD and Orofacial Pain at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Teaching didactic instruction on TMD epidemiology and management

Over $12 million in NIH/NIDCR research funding

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