Citra Priya Emperumal, BDS, MS
Dr. Emperumal is one of the very few physicians holding a dual medical specialty (residency): She is trained in both Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine in the United States; she is the only dual residency trained/specialist in the state of MN with an integrated practice.
Her interest in the field of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine began during the dental school education when she realized how systemic conditions manifested within the oral cavity and how chronic pain impacted patients’ quality of life. During residencies, she was exposed to cases of complex pain conditions and oral pathologies that demanded a multi-disciplinary approach to care. These multitude of experiences brought Dr. Emperumal to be a specialist in both areas, working closely with a range of medical professionals.
Professional Information for Citra Priya Emperumal, BDS, MS
| Basic Information | Details |
|---|---|
| State Medical License: Specialty Dentist | Minnesota S127 |
| Physician NPI Number | 1073366373 |
| Provider Taxonomy | Orofacial Pain 1223X2210X |
| Business Address | Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic, PA 2550 University Ave W., Ste 189S St Paul, MN 55114 |
| Phone: | (651) 322-7474 (952) 892-6222 |
| Additional Clinic Address | Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic, PA 675 E Nicollet Blvd St 255 Burnsville, MN 55337 |
Education
Chitra Priya Emperumal graduated at UCSF School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California in 2021. She received her dental degree from India and has long held a passion for cancer care, prevention/research and community.
Leadership & Research Activities
She has been exclusively in the orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine field for almost 9 years during the graduate studies, and residencies at both specialties. Her research and experience led to gaining a deep understanding in the chosen fields.
Assisted at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, cancer research lab.
Medical Procedures Offered
| Oral Medicine Consultation | Orofaical Pain Consultation |
| Management of Osteonecrosis of Jaw | Management of Oral Mucosal Disorders (including oral lichen planus, pemphigus, pemphigoid, erythema multiforme, salivary gland disorders, infectious conditions) |
| Management of Cancer Therapy Complications (including GVHD and adverse effects of chemotherapies, radiotherapies and immunotherapies, including dry mouth, dental clearance before radiotherapy of head and neck cancers, oral ulcers) | Management of Precancerous and Cancerous Lesions |
| Management of Complex Chronic Orofacial Pain Conditions (including temporomandibular disorders (TMD), musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain) | Botox Injections for Migraines |
| Burning Mouth Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment | Trigger Point Injections |
| Headaches | Immunotherapy and CAR-T therapies |
| Provision of TMJ Splints and Stents | Telehealth |
Her Oral Medicine practice adds an emphasis on oral oncology and dysplasia at the Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic, catering to patients undergoing cancer therapies, including Immunotherapy and CAR-T therapies.
Professional Affiliations
| 2022 to present | Diplomate of American Academy of Orofacial Pain |
| 2022 to present | Member of American Academy of Oral Medicine |
| 2020 to present | Member of the American Association of Cancer Research |
| 2023-2024 | Member of American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| 2019-2022 | Phi Kappa Phi Society of University of Southern California |
| 2019-2021 | Member of the Southern California Pathologists Association |
| 2016 to present | Member of Alice Mayo Society 08/2016-Current |
Top Articles on other Sites Written by Dr. Chitra Priya Emperumal
- Emperumal CP, et al, “Efficacy of oral and topical antioxidants in the prevention and management of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analyses,” Nov 2022, Support Care Cancer
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “Regeneration of temporomandibular joint using in vitro human stem cells: A review,” July 2022, J Tissue Eng Regen Med.
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “The Mayo Clinic Salivary Tissue-Organoid Biobanking: A Resource for Salivary Regeneration Research,” Feb 2024, BioRxiv
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, Characterization of Transgenic NSG-SGM3 Mouse Model of Precision Radiation-Induced Chronic Hyposalivation,” Sep 2022, Radiation Research
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, BDS, MS, et al, “Pain, anxiety and fear related to oral biopsies: a pilot study,” Sep 2024, Oral Surgery Oral Medicine
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “Oral Toxicities of PSMA-Targeted Immunotherapies for The Management of Prostate Cancer,” April 2024, Clinical Genitourinary Cancer
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “Oral complications in a paediatric graft versus host disease (GVHD) clinic: A retrospective study,” Mar 2023, Oral Diseases
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, BDS, MS, et al, “Effects of respiratory muscle therapy on obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” May 2020, Sleep Medicine
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “A blood transcriptome-based analysis of disease progression, immune regulation, and symptoms in coronavirus-infected patients,” Dec 2020, Cell Death Discovery
- Chitra Priya Emperumal, et al, “Dental treatment needs in vancouver inner-city elementary school-aged children,” June 2013, International Journal of Dentistry
Her professional goal is to improve the quality of life for patients dealing with chronic pain and systemic diseases affecting their oral health. Dr. Chitra Priya Emperumal is also a clinician scientist, who looks forward to bridge the gap between research and clinical care.
Volunteerism
As part of the peer review process for publication of scientific research, Citra Priya Emperumal, BDS, MS reviewed numerous manuscripts submitted for publication to basic and clinical research peer-reviewed journals. She has volunteered in community dental services and oral cancer screening, and also has administered covid screening tests during her residency.
Outside of the dental profession, Emperumal has volunteered in breast cancer awareness programs and psychometric tester in the Alzheimer’s clinic.
Personal Interests
Dr. Emperumal enjoys being fit both mentally and physically and has a deep passion for yoga and meditation. In addition, she loves reading books and exploring new cuisines.
As a lifelong learner and specialist in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, she continues to explore opportunities to deepen her expertise and be engaged in continuing education courses/workshops to help provide quality patient-centered care.
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