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Working in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians including physical therapists, health psychologist, and physicians Dr. Herman works to coordinate and manage both simple and complex chronic pain disorders involving the jaw, face and head.  Additionally, Dr. Herman has a special interest in the management of obstructive sleep apnea with the use of oral appliances.

Dr. Herman holds an academic appointment at the University of Minnesota where he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor within the Department of Biological and Surgical Sciences. In his role within the TMD, Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic, he is involved in the education and training of upcoming specialists in the field of TMJ, Orofacial Pain, and dental sleep medicine.

Education

Dr. Herman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota where he subsequently completed an advanced education clinical training residency in Orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders obtaining a Master of Science in Dentistry. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.

Additional Professional Experience

Dr. Herman is active with the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Headache Society. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain and is a Fellow of the Academy of Orofacial Pain. Additionally, Dr. Herman is active as an oral Board examiner for the American Board of Orofacial Pain. As a clinical faculty at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Herman is also a University of Minnesota Physicians provider and Fairview Health Care Provider.

Dr. Herman has published articles in distinguished journals including the Journal of Orofacial Pain, the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Northwest Dentistry.

Top Articles

• Sleep Quality Decline in Patients With Painful TMD
• Comprehensive Guide to Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Effective Oral Appliances for Treating Sleep Apnea
• Healing Shoulder Pain: Common problems and How to Treat It

Top Articles on other Sites Written by Dr. Cory Herman

• Integrative Clinics: Models for the Future
• AAOP Scientific Meeting Highlights Need for Orofacial Pain Specialists
• The effectiveness of adding clonazepam or cyclobenzaprine to patient education and self-care for the treatment of jaw pain upon awakening.
• Pigmented villonodular synovitis of the temporomandibular joint with intractranial extension: a case and literature review

Personal Interests

Dr. Herman’s hobbies include biking, fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family.