Coast-to-Coast, Part 2
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This episode continues our two-part Coast to Coast series, spotlighting CODA-accredited Orofacial Pain training programs across the country. Episode 2 shifts to the Midwest and East Coast, where hosts Dr. Pratishtha Mishra and Dr. Jasjot Sahni speak with two program directors leading established OFP residencies: Dr. Alberto Malacarne, Program Director of the Orofacial Pain Advanced Education Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Dr. Liz Hatfield, Program Director of the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
They discuss the evolution and structure of their programs, what resident training looks like in their institutions, and how mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration shape the learning experience. They also share perspectives on career pathways and the continued growth of Orofacial Pain within academic and clinical settings.
Elizabeth Hatfield
DDS
Dr. Elizabeth Hatfield is a board-certified orofacial pain specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain (DABOP), with deep clinical and academic expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex orofacial pain conditions. Her areas of focus include temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), neuropathic facial pain, headache disorders, and sleep-related breathing conditions with a special passion for education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
A faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry since 2020, Dr. Hatfield currently serves as Program Director of the TMD & Orofacial Pain Residency. She is committed to advancing the field through evidence-based, patient-centered care and a strong emphasis on interprofessional collaboration. Her research interests focus on innovative management strategies for orofacial pain and the power of interprofessional education to improve patient outcomes.
Whether she’s in the clinic, the classroom, or in her favorite Ann Arbor, MI, Dr. Hatfield continues to advocate for advancing orofacial pain as a vital and evolving field within healthcare.
Dr. Hatfield disclosed the following financial relationship: she is a Clinical Advisor with MELD Health.
The potential conflict of interest identified has been reviewed and appropriately managed in accordance with AAOP CE's policies. All necessary mitigation measures have been implemented to ensure objectivity and integrity.
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