Coast to Coast, Part 1 - USC & UCLA
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This episode is the first in a two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 1 focuses on the West Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak with two program directors leading established OFP residencies: Dr. Mariela Padilla from USC and Dr. Sherwin Arman from UCLA.
They discuss their paths into Orofacial Pain, the structure of their programs, what day-to-day resident life looks like, and how mentorship and career development are supported. They also share insights on the growing overlap with sleep and headache medicine, along with advice for future specialists and for schools aiming to build OFP training.
Whether you are a dental student, resident, or clinician seeking clarity on CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain programs, this episode offers a clear look at two respected West Coast training models and the directors guiding them.
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This podcast is not eligible for continuing education credits.
Sherwin Arman
Sherwin Arman, D.M.D., M.P.H., is an associate clinical professor and director of the Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction residency program and department of Continuing Dental Education at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He completed his dental education at Boston university, his residency in orofacial pain at UCLA and MPH degree from UC Berkeley.
Mariela Padilla
Dr. Padilla is a Professor of Clinical Dentistry and the program director for the Advanced Program in Orofacial Pain at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. She completed her DDS in Costa Rica and pursued further education in Orofacial Pain at UCLA. She holds a master’s in education from Latin University and is currently a master student for Project Management at Bovard College in USC. Dr. Padilla has lectured internationally and published in the areas of orofacial pain and scholarship of teaching.
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