For Referring Clinicians
Refer a Patient With Orofacial Pain.
Dr. Sang H. Chung, DMD is a board qualified orofacial pain specialist with orofacial pain and oral medicine training at the University of Southern California. The practice evaluates and treats jaw, facial, nerve, and headache pain, and works alongside the dentists, physicians, and therapists who refer.
To refer, call the office at (323) 238-9134. The coordinator schedules the patient and confirms how to send records securely.
When to Refer
Patients Who May Benefit
- Jaw pain, clicking, or locking that persists after first-line care
- Tooth pain with no dental cause found
- Sudden, electric-shock facial pain
- Burning tongue or mouth with a normal exam
- Headaches with a jaw, face, or neck-muscle component
- Jaw or facial muscle pain linked to clenching or grinding
- Jaw pain alongside sleep apnea or a CPAP / oral appliance
The Consultation
What Your Patient Receives
- A 60–90 minute consultation with Dr. Sang H. Chung, DMD: full history, cranial nerve screen, jaw function, and intraoral exam
- On-site 3-D CBCT imaging, included in the consultation fee
- Quantitative sensory testing or diagnostic nerve blocks when nerve pain is suspected
- Classification with DC/TMD and ICOP criteria, and a written treatment plan
Treatment options include oral appliances, trigger point therapy, nerve blocks, Botox, and medication management. See all treatments.
How to Refer
Three Steps
- 01
Call the office
Reach the coordinator at (323) 238-9134, Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm.
- 02
Send records
The coordinator confirms the secure way to send the records listed below.
- 03
We schedule your patient
The patient is contacted to book the consultation.
Records
Helpful Records to Send
- Relevant imaging and reports (CBCT, MRI, panoramic or periapical radiographs)
- Recent clinical notes and the reason for referral
- Current medications and treatments already tried
- Your preferred contact for follow-up
Questions
Referral Questions
Does the patient need a referral to book?
No. Patients can book directly. A referral helps the consultation start with your findings and records.
Will you take over the patient's general care?
No. The practice focuses on the orofacial pain problem and coordinates with the referring clinician, who remains the patient's dentist or physician for everything else.
How do patients pay?
The practice is out-of-network. The first consultation is $650 with a 3-D CBCT scan included, and our team helps patients submit claims to their medical insurance for possible reimbursement.
Patients can also book directly. About Dr. Sang H. Chung, DMD