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Dr Robert Delcanho
Pain Consultant
Professor of Orofacial Pain Medicine
​Dr Robert Delcanho diagnoses and treats patients experiencing discomfort or pain felt in the regions of the face, head, jaw, and mouth. He is a Fellow of the ANZ Faculty of Pain Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, the international highest qualification and benchmark of competence in orofacial pain management. As an internationally recognized authority, with 30+ years experience, he currently hold professorship appointments at University of WA, University of Sydney and Notre Dame University.
FREEDOM FROM PAIN
Dr. Guru O
Pain Consultant
Oral Medicine Specialist
Dr. Guru O is a UWA trained specialist in Oral Medicine with a Master’s Degree in Orofacial Pain (Sydney). Along with unmatched academic qualifications, he has extensive clinical experience within facial pain clinics, and rotations in ENT, dermatology, rheumatology, immunology, sleep medicine, and pain medicine. Dr. Guru has a deep commitment to patient-centered care, striving to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and supported. His consultations are thorough, with a focus on clear communication and delivering highest-quality care with compassion and precision.
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Tel: 9382 1200
Conditions we treat - only a specialist should care for you
What is Orofacial Pain and TMJ Pain ?
The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and related jaw structures are a common cause of Orofacial pain.
Orofacial Pain is pain that we feel in the face, the jaw and the mouth. Orofacial pain is often chronic and persistent, distressing, and debilitating. Its causes are multifactorial and complex. Orofacial pain may occur for a number of reasons including dental disease, problems with the jaw joint and jaw muscles, sinus infection, migraine headaches, neuralgias and nerve damage. A common cause of orofacial pain is the Temporomandibular (Jaw) Joint, or "TMJ". The TMJ is located in front of your ear on both sides of your head. When the TMJ or jaw muscles cause jaw pain or dysfunction, doctors use the term Temporo mandibular Disorder or TMD.
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Who should you see when you have Orofacial Pain and a TMJ problem ?
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To accurately diagnose the various causes of Orofacial Pain and TMDs, and so provide effective evidence based treatment, extensive post-graduate training at an accredited University is required. The internationally recognized highest qualification, is the USA based Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain which confers specialty status in Orofacial Pain. In Australia, a Masters Degree in Orofacial Pain combined with Oral Medicine is a close equivalent. Orofacial Pain specialists are the best qualified to treat your Orofacial Pain and TMJ problems. They have also been trained to assess when multi-disciplinary pain management is needed, and have the understanding required to involve other specialists in a timely manner.
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Drs Delcanho and Guru O have the highest qualifications and vast experience in correctly diagnosing causes of orofacial pain/TMD. This means that pain in your face, jaw and mouth is more likely to be successfully treated. They also. treat those who suffer with snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea which is often related ​
The doctors at Perth Orofacial Pain and TMJ Clinic limits their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of:
​Oral, Face and Head pain
Temporomandibular (TMJ) Disorders:
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Jaw muscle pain
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TMJ articular (jaw joint) pain
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TMJ clicking noise, locking and arthritis
Tooth grinding and clenching - Bruxism
Nerve Pain (Neuralgias) affecting the face and mouth
Persistent Toothache
Burning Mouth
Chronic Headaches