Dr. Richard Ohrbach, PHD, DDS
Orofacial PainNPI: 1891846515
About This Provider
Dr. Richard K. Ohrbach, DDS, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences at the University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine and a recognized authority in orofacial pain research and clinical care. He has been part of the Center for Orofacial Pain Research at UB since 2000 and has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications focused on pain, function, diagnosis, and the classification of temporomandibular disorders. His academic training spans three advanced degrees: a DDS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science in Oral Sciences from SUNY Buffalo, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from SUNY Buffalo. He also completed fellowship training in gnathology and occlusion at UCLA and a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral epidemiology. This combination gives him a diagnostic range that covers both the structural and behavioral dimensions of chronic facial pain. Dr. Ohrbach has received NIH awards, a Sustained Achievement Award, and a USAF Commendation Medal. He has been recognized in The Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals.
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Education & Training
- Internship in Clinical Psychology, University of Washington, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (1996)
- BS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1974)
- Fellowship, University at Buffalo (1994)
- MS in Oral Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine (1989)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Epidemiology, University of Washington, Department of Dental Public Health Sciences (1997)
- Fellowship in Gnathology and Occlusion, University of California, Los Angeles
- DDS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (1977)
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine (1996)
- Fellowship, Meikai University, Japan (1989)
- Pain Research Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles (1986)
Credential: PHD, DDS
NPI registered: 01/16/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- New York Academy of Sciences (1998)
- Association of University Teachers of Orofacial Pain Programs (1989)
- American Pain Society (1988)
- Neuroscience Group – IADR (1987)
- American Association for Dental Research (1987)
- International Association for the Study of Pain (1984)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society (2011)
Awards & Recognition
- Visiting Scientist Programme at Malmo University (2007, 2009-2011)
- Sustained Achievement Award for Scholars, Inventors, and Entrepreneurs (2004)
- National Research Service Award, NIDR, NIH (1986-1989, 1994-1997)
- Physician Scientist Award, National Institutes of Dental Research, NIH (1989)
- American Association for Dental Research Bloc Travel Grant, Dublin, Ireland (1989)
- Young Investigator Travel Award, American Pain Society (1988)
- USAF Commendation Medal (1985)
- Featured in The Leading Physicians of the World publication by IAHCP
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor in Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences at University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine (since 2000)
Center for Orofacial Pain Research at University at Buffalo SUNY School of Medicine
Over 120 peer-reviewed publications authored
Enjoys skiing
Enjoys biking
Credits his success to having excellent colleagues in research
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