Dr. Nathan James Pettit, DMD, MSD
ProsthodonticsNPI: 1558660662
About This Provider
Dr. Nathan Pettit holds dual board certifications in Prosthodontics (American Board of Prosthodontists, 2016) and Orofacial Pain (American Board of Orofacial Pain, 2019), placing him among a rare group of clinicians credentialed at the highest level in both specialties. A Houston-area native, Dr. Pettit earned his D.M.D. from the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine and completed his Certificate in Prosthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center, training at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center under prosthodontist Dr. Ronald Auvenshine. A rotation at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center deepened his expertise in oral oncology and maxillofacial defect management. His post-graduate research explored hyoid bone positioning and myofascial pain, with direct implications for airway management — work he has presented at professional meetings and continues to share as a local and national lecturer on orofacial pain. Today, Dr. Pettit limits his practice exclusively to temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain at MedCenter TMJ in Houston. He has logged over 800 hours of continuing education in orofacial pain and is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Specialties
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- Orofacial Pain
Diagnosis and management of chronic facial and oral pain disorders
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Brigham Young University (2007)
- Master of Science in Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry (2014)
- Prosthodontic Residency, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston (2014)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine (2011)
- American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Mini-Residency (2014)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orofacial Pain (2019)
- American Board of Prosthodontists (2016)
Credential: DMD, MSD
NPI registered: 03/15/2011
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- I-Cat x-ray machine
- K-7 jaw tracking unit
- Tekscan
Beyond the Office
Lectures locally and nationally on orofacial pain topics
Headed the VA Prosthodontic Resident Myofascial Pain Clinic
Church service
Born in Webster, Texas (suburb southeast of Houston)
Earned Eagle Scout rank
Served a mission in Taipei, Taiwan
Enjoys singing, playing, writing and listening to music
Recently picked up pickleball
Avid Houston Astros fan
Married with two children
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