Joseph R. CohenDDS is founder of Southwest Orofacial Group, formerly known as Southwest Pain Management Associates. He manages our Orofacial Pain Program. His practice focuses on orofacial pain including atypical tooth pain and headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, temporomandibular joint disorders as well as oral appliance treatment of sleep apnea. Dr. Cohen is board certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and is past president of that board.
He is a member of many professional organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association for the Study of Headaches, American Pain Society, and is past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. He is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Orofacial Pain Center at UCLA. He is also responsible for TMD and Orofacial Pain Education at Arizona School for Dental and Oral Health, a clinical instructor at Midwestern University, College of Osteopathy, Arizona Campus and is one of eight national consultants for the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation assigned as a site reviewer to recommend which TMD/Orofacial Pain Graduate Programs qualify to be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (A Federal Agency).
Dr. Cohen is a graduate of the University of Arizona and the University of Tennessee Dental School and has been in private practice in Phoenix since 1971. He has authored many articles and has lectured on Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain all over the world. Dr. Cohen is frequently asked to consult by the doctors at the Mayo Clinic regarding treatment of TMD and Orofacial Pain.
Dr. Seena Patel currently serves as the Associate Director of Oral Medicine and Assistant Professor at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University. She is also an associate at Southwest Orofacial Group in Phoenix, AZ, limiting her practice to orofacial pain, oral medicine, and dental sleep medicine since 2012. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Patel simultaneously earned her dental and masters in public health degrees from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2010, and completed her residency in both orofacial pain and oral medicine at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California in 2012.
Her educational interests are in myofascial pain, neuropathic pain, oral mucosal diseases, management of obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular advancement devices, and the dental management of medically complex patients. She has authored several publications that encompass these topics, and her current research endeavors are focused on the management of myofascial pain affecting the orofacial structures, the dental management of patients taking direct oral anticoagulants, and the dental management of patients undergoing head and neck cancer therapy. She also serves as a peer-reviewer of scientific articles for dental journals. Furthermore, she has lectured at several local and national dental meetings on various topics on orofacial pain and oral medicine-related conditions.
Dr. Patel maintains her membership in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and American Academy of Oral Medicine, Central Arizona Dental Society, Arizona Dental Association, American Dental Association and AmericanDental Education Association.
Dr. Dharti Patel received her dental degree in 2002 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She completed her Fellowship in Oral Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2004, serving as Chief Resident of the Dental Division at the University Hospital, joining the faculty at the New Jersey Dental School as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Division of Oral Medicine.
She has achieved her board certification in Oral Medicine as well as in Orofacial Pain. She is a Fellow of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Oral Medicine and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She is a former Clinical Assistant Professor at the NYU College of Dentistry in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, where she lead the clinical program in orofacial pain and medicine and attended to the special needs clinic. She also lectured in oral medicine, systemic pathology, radiology and medically complex patients to post-graduate and undergraduate dental students.
Dr. Patels academic interest keeps her active belonging to twelve different dental academies and organizations. For over 15 years, she has extended her scope of practice in all aspects of general/cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthetic and implant dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral medicine and orofacial pain. She has trained in energy medicine such as holistic Reiki healing practices, Applied Kinesiology, Craniosacral Therapy. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine to integrate complementary alternative medicines into her practice.
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newest oldest highest lowestRosa Garcia
a year ago
I loved the customer service and care provided.
Lee Atwood
a year ago
Dr appointments are always on time. Dr Patel takes time to discuss and issues with you. Her front and back staff are great.
Robin Coursen
a year ago
I had no idea how TMJ treatment had changed. My 47 years of pain has a fairly easy medical, not dental treatment. Thank you!
Lewis Wilson
a year ago
Dr Patel was extremely knowledgeable.
Luzivette Broderick
a year ago
I cannot begin to express my satisfaction with Dr. Basilio and his staff. The front desk and back office staff were just amazingly caring and professional. Before stepping foot at Southwest Orofacial Group, I was desperate for answers and not to mention in excruciating amount of pain. Dr. Basilios, put an end to the "unexplained symptoms and pain" I was having for the past 9 months. I knew something was wrong. However, every specialist I seen before Dr. Basilio could not help me. I seen my general PCP, ENT, Neurologist, Dentist, Orthodontics and Endodontist and yet none mentioned it could be coming from the jaw. After only one visit with Dr. Basilio, " I finally have answers and everything is going to be ok." The visit did not feel rushed, if anything he took his time to explain root cause and treatment approach. I left his office basically in tears and with no questions. I highly recommend Southwest Orofacial Group to anyone seeking mysterious, mouth pain or headaches! Thank you Dr. Basilio & Staff!!
Andrew Ostrowski
a year ago
Great service and they welcome medicare patients.
Geneva Betts
a year ago
It was a long informational appt. Great info and an eye opener for my many problems. Thank you for your specialty in this medical need!
Barbara Pearson
a year ago
Dr.Darti Patel, at Southwest Orofacial Group is so perceptive and professional. Her treatments are multifaceted, because she takes in your whole picture...she considers your health as part of your entire working, living, breathing body. She's comprehensive, and has really helped me. I recommend her to everyone.
Gee Badalucca
a year ago
Dr Pahtel is thorough and very knowledgeable as well as kind and patient and her staff is as well.
Linda Hamman
a year ago
Very thorough and I left feeling hopeful that I will be out of pain soon.
J Thompson
a year ago
As always the staff and Dr. Costaras were courteous, helpful and efficient in providing me with the appropriate care. Couldn't be more pleased with my association with the Southwest Orofacial Group.
Brenda Smith
a year ago
Dr. Costaras was very knowledgable. His asst. was very nice and qualified
Nancy DuBrow
a year ago
Thank you Dr. Costaras and team for a great appointment regarding my jaw and headache pain. I finally understand, as you described, the cause and anatomical location of my pain. I am very confident that the treatment plan which you have prescribed will be successful. I am very much looking forward to resuming a life free of jaw and headache pain.
judie foster
a year ago
Amazing office staff and Doctor. Doctor takes all the time necessary for you to understand your issue and treatment. Office staff compliments doctor with their knowledge and care. Thank you all.
Elena Yniguez
a year ago
Dr Costaras made a mistake in ordering 2 lower mouth guards for me. He openly admitted that it was his fault. He redid the impression of my mouth for the upper guard. The guard did not arrive until after July which is the beginning of a new benefit year for me. I had already met my deductible and would not have had to pay out of pocket had the mistake not occurred. His staff openly admitted to me that they failed to tell me that and now they want me to pay $612 for their mistake! If I choose not to pick up and pay the $612 for the mouth guard, they will still charge me $150 because the guard was made! Oh, and because they have a disclaimer on their form, it's ok for them to make a mistake and still charge me for it! I had to take time off of work, wasted my time sitting in their office waiting for them to figure out what happened, wasted my gas driving all the way to 99th Ave and Lake Pleasant Rd having to make that extra trip! Show some accountability Dr. Costaras! It was you who made the mistake!
dale paulson
a year ago
Very professional and very friendly . Truly appreciate their service and talents.
Deirdre Hale
a year ago
Staff was great
Beth Blake
a year ago
Always a good experience here. Friendly staff. Skilled, caring doctor. Dr Costaras
Dan Haughton
a year ago
Great friendly staff and doctor.
craig peters
a year ago
Great service, attitude and knowledge, I felt confident I was/ am getting the best treatment plan.
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