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Dr. Auvenshine joins BioRESEARCH Assoc. Product Development Team
June 2011 - Clenching and grinding of your teeth has been known to be a common cause of dental breakdown, muscle pain and headaches. Dentists often use intra oral appliances or "splints" of different configurations to reduce the activity of the muscles that control the jaw.
Most dentists who use appliance therapy rely on feeling the muscles to see if their appliance reduces the ability of the muscles to clench. This technique is highly subjective and prone to error. Most dentists and patients use the appliance for a period of time and hope that it was built correctly and that it gives the patient relief. If the appliance didn't work, another configuration is tried. This process can be slow and expensive for the patient.
More advanced dentists use electromyography (EMG) to measure the electrical activity of the craniofacial muscles. This allows for an objective comparison of the impact of the appliance on the patient's dysfunction. These clinicians can measure their patient's current capacity to clench, and test different configurations of splints to find the best solution in the first appointment, before the patient leave the office. The expense and learning curve of most EMG systems have kept this capacity out of all but the most advanced dental practices.
Dr. Ronald Auvenshine has been asked to join the Product Development Team of BioRESEARCH Assoc. Inc. of Milwaukee, WI. BioRESEARCH is the world leader in craniofacial diagnostic aids and with Dr. Mitsch's help, they are working to develop a low-cost, easy-to-use EMG that any dentist can use. Together, they hope to solve the problem that most offices simply guess about the effectiveness of their appliance therapy and hope the patient comes back feeling better.
Dr. Auvenshine's role on the Product Development Team is to clinically test each new EMG prototype developed by BioRESEARCH and give an expert opinion to the engineers for development of the final device to be released in Fall of 2011. Dr. Auvenshine will also help to develop the most effective and efficient protocols for using the system in a general dental practice.
"I am thrilled to be a part of this development team. It is something I am passionate about - to make accurate measuring tools that are affordable for every dental practice," stated Dr. Auvenshine.
With the rising cost of health care, Dr. Auvenshine knows it is critical to offer an affordable and objective muscle test to any patient that is experiencing pain, dental breakdown or splint therapy.
For more information on the overall goals of the product development team, call the Director of the M-Scan Product Development Team, Dr. Paul Mitsch, at 316.775.2482 or e-mail him at pmitsch@earthlink.net. For more information from the manufacturer, BioRESEARCH Assoc., you can contact Mr. Greg Kamyszek, Executive Vice President, at 1-800-251-2315 or e-mail him at gregk@bioresearchinc.com.
| Dr. Auvenshine publishes article on the Anatomy of the Airway |
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Dr. Ron Auvenshine, MedCenter TMJ, was asked to write an article on the Anatomy of the Airway for the Sleep Medicine Clinics journal. The following link allows you to read and print his published article: http://authors.elsevier.com/offprints/CSLP241/41e49c24574dc6ef05bf40077c706be7
Article title: Anatomy of the Airway: An Overview
Reference: CSLP241
Journal title: Sleep Medicine Clinics
Corresponding author: Dr. Ronald C. Auvneshine
First author: Dr. Ronald C. Auvneshine
| Dr. Auvenshine Awarded Distinguished Alumnus of Emory University |
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Atlanta, Georgia - Dr. Ronald C. Auvenshine was selected as the Distinguished Alumnus of Emory University School of Dentistry for 2011. The award was presented at the Annual Alumni Reception at the Ritz Carlton in Atlanta, Georgia on March 25, 2011. Dr. Auvenshine graduated from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1971. After serving two years of military duty at Fort Riley, Kansas as a dental officer, Dr. Auvenshine entered LSU Medical School of Graduate Studies in New Orleans and in 1976 received a Ph.D. in Human Anatomy. Following 2 years of full time academic service at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Dr. Auvenshine moved to Houston. In 1979, Dr. Auvenshine established his practice which is solely devoted to the treatment of TMD and Orofacial Pain. In addition to his practice, Dr. Auvenshine has lectured nationally and internationally. He is a member of the faculty at University of Texas Dental Branch Houston as well as the founder and director of the TMD and Orofacial Pain Clinic at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. He is a Past-President of the Greater Houston Dental Society and Past-President of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
The first recipient of the Emory Distinguished Alumnus Award was Dr. Parker E Mahan. Dr. Mahan was Dr. Auvenshine’s mentor at Emory and close personal friend. In the words of Dr. Auvenshine, “It was Dr. Mahan’s influence and friendship at Emory that motivated me to pursue a career in Orofacial Pain. To have my name associated with such a distinguished gentleman as Dr. Mahan is truly an honor beyond my comprehension.”
Dr. Auvenshine continues to be actively involved in his practice, imaging center, research, and consulting.
| Dr. Auvenshine Awarded Fellowship in Academy of Dentistry International |
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San Antonio, Texas - Dr. Ronald C. Auvenshine was awarded Fellowship in The Academy of Dentistry International during convocation ceremonies held at the Annual Meeting of the USA Section on October 15, 2008. Fellowship in the Academy is an honor bestowed upon dentists who have distinguished themselves in their profession and who were nominated for the award by an active Fellow of the Academy.
The Academy is an honorific organization founded to assist in providing continuing dental education to the dental profession in lesser-developed countries. In addition, the Academy is involved in humanitarian projects around the world and through its Foundation provides grants and funds for education, patient care, professional improvement, and other avenues which promote the advancement of the dental profession and human welfare.
The Academy inducted 40 new Fellows from the United States into its 2008 Honors Class at a Convocation Ceremony carried out during its meeting. Currently the Academy has members in 64 different countries around the world. This year new Fellows have been inducted in convocations held in Recife, Brazil; Paraguay: Toronto, CanAmerican Dental Association, and Stockholm, Sweden.
The Academy of Dentistry International is an honor society for dentists dedicated to sharing knowledge through continuing education in order to elevate the standard of dental care, better serve the dental health needs and improve the quality of life throughout the world. By the support and sponsorship of special educational and service projects, the Academy directly contributes to the improvement of dental health and to the well being of people worldwide.
Dr. Auvenshine graduated from Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia in 1971 with a doctorate in dental surgery (DDS). In 1976, he received a doctorate of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in human anatomy from LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He has maintained a practice in Houston since 1978. His practice is dedicated to the treatment of chronic facial pain and Temporomandibular Disorders. Dr. Auvenshine is an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is the founder and director of the Orofacial Pain Clinic at the Michael E. DeBakey V.A. Hospital Houston. Dr. Auvenshine is married to his wife Linda; they have been married for forty-one years. Dr. Auvenshine has one son, Chris, who is a multi-organ transplant surgeon at UCLA Medical Center. He is married and has two daughters, Madeline, 9, and Ann Marie, 6.
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Dr. Ronald Auvenshine
MedCenter TMJ
7505 S. Main, Suite 210
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-790-0531
Email Dr. Ronald Auvenshine
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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