Research/Areas of Interest:
TMJ/TMD Management
Chronic Orofacial Pain
Myofascial Pain
Neuropathic Pain
Secondary Malocclusion
Headache attributed to TMD
Education
- DDS, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
- DMD, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, United States
Biography
Dr. Chao Lu is an ABOP Board-certified Orofacial Pain specialist with over 12 years of clinical experience in treating a variety of TMDs, orofacial pain, and headache patients. He is also a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine to provide dental sleep appliance therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients.
Dr. Lu graduated from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), and has been working in the Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts University since 2010. He supervises pre-doctoral/post-doctoral students/residents and provides clinical care focusing on areas of TMD, neuropathic pain, chronic face pain/headache management, and dental sleep appliance management of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Lu is a member of the American Dental Education Association, American Dental Association, American Board of Orofacial Pain, and American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Lu also led the successful approval of the initial Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for the Tufts Post Graduate Orofacial Pain Residency Program in 2016. He served as the first Program Director for this accredited residency program from 2015 to 2020 and provided multidisciplinary clinical pain training sessions/rotations to Predoc., GPR, AEGD, OM, OFP, and postdoc. levels of students and residents at TUSDM.
Selected Publications & Research Activities:
*Lu C., Alswaiti O., Lagreca G. Customized Pain Management for Oral Appliance Associated Side Effects in Orofacial Pain Population during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Series. Poster abstract presented at American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2022 Scientific Meeting; 2022 April 28-May 01; Boston, MA.
* Lu C., Guerrero P., Maloney G.E. Immediate Risk Stratification for an Orofacial Pain Patient with Carotid Artery Stenosis- A Case Report. Poster abstract was accepted at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2020 Scientific Meeting.
* Lu C., Singh H., Kilar A, Maloney G.E. A Case Report: Multidisciplinary Management of Delayed Occurrence of Trismus and Dysphagia for an Oral Cancer Survivor. Poster abstract was accepted at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2020 Scientific Meeting.
* Lu C., Alalwan A.H., Maloney G.E. An Effective Treatment for a Rare Complication of Herpes Zoster Infection: Myofascial TMD and Secondary Malocclusion with Postherpetic Neuralgia- A Case Report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Winter 2020, Volume 34, Issue 1. Poster abstract was presented at: the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2019 Scientific Meeting; 2019 May 2-5; San Diego, CA.
* Malacarne A, Spierings ELH, Lu C, Maloney GE. Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain Disorder: A Comprehensive Review. J Endod. 2018 Feb;44(2):206-211.
* Weiner SG, Yannopoulos PF, Lu C. Chronic Pain Patients' Impressions of an Emergency Department Opioid Prescribing Guideline Poster. Pain Med. 2015 Sep;16(9):1759-63.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alalwan AH. Improving Outcomes in Consideration of the Opioid Epidemic: A Non-Opioid Treatment Plan in a Patient with Persistent Dento-Alveolar Pain Disorder (PDAP)-A Case Report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Fall 2018. Volume 32, Issue 4. Poster abstract was presented at: AAOP 2018 Scientific Meeting; 2018 April 26-29; Chicago IL.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alfirdous R, Alrefai Successful multidisciplinary management plan for temporomandibular disorder and obstructive sleep apnea: a case report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Fall 2017 Volume 31, Issue 4. Poster abstract was presented at: AAOP 2017 Scientific Meeting; 2017 May 4-7; Scottsdale, AZ.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Spierings E.L.H. Dental Manifestation of Myasthenia Gravis Initially Diagnosed as Dentures with Insufficient Vertical Dimension of Occlusion. Poster abstract was presented at AAOP 2015 Scientific Meeting; 2015 May 7-10; Denver, CO.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alfirdous R; Acute Onset of Bilateral Partial Facial Paralysis with Jaw Pain Secondary to Lyme Disease, Initially Diagnosed
Dr. Lu graduated from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), and has been working in the Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts University since 2010. He supervises pre-doctoral/post-doctoral students/residents and provides clinical care focusing on areas of TMD, neuropathic pain, chronic face pain/headache management, and dental sleep appliance management of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Lu is a member of the American Dental Education Association, American Dental Association, American Board of Orofacial Pain, and American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Lu also led the successful approval of the initial Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for the Tufts Post Graduate Orofacial Pain Residency Program in 2016. He served as the first Program Director for this accredited residency program from 2015 to 2020 and provided multidisciplinary clinical pain training sessions/rotations to Predoc., GPR, AEGD, OM, OFP, and postdoc. levels of students and residents at TUSDM.
Selected Publications & Research Activities:
*Lu C., Alswaiti O., Lagreca G. Customized Pain Management for Oral Appliance Associated Side Effects in Orofacial Pain Population during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Series. Poster abstract presented at American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2022 Scientific Meeting; 2022 April 28-May 01; Boston, MA.
* Lu C., Guerrero P., Maloney G.E. Immediate Risk Stratification for an Orofacial Pain Patient with Carotid Artery Stenosis- A Case Report. Poster abstract was accepted at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2020 Scientific Meeting.
* Lu C., Singh H., Kilar A, Maloney G.E. A Case Report: Multidisciplinary Management of Delayed Occurrence of Trismus and Dysphagia for an Oral Cancer Survivor. Poster abstract was accepted at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2020 Scientific Meeting.
* Lu C., Alalwan A.H., Maloney G.E. An Effective Treatment for a Rare Complication of Herpes Zoster Infection: Myofascial TMD and Secondary Malocclusion with Postherpetic Neuralgia- A Case Report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Winter 2020, Volume 34, Issue 1. Poster abstract was presented at: the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) 2019 Scientific Meeting; 2019 May 2-5; San Diego, CA.
* Malacarne A, Spierings ELH, Lu C, Maloney GE. Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain Disorder: A Comprehensive Review. J Endod. 2018 Feb;44(2):206-211.
* Weiner SG, Yannopoulos PF, Lu C. Chronic Pain Patients' Impressions of an Emergency Department Opioid Prescribing Guideline Poster. Pain Med. 2015 Sep;16(9):1759-63.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alalwan AH. Improving Outcomes in Consideration of the Opioid Epidemic: A Non-Opioid Treatment Plan in a Patient with Persistent Dento-Alveolar Pain Disorder (PDAP)-A Case Report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Fall 2018. Volume 32, Issue 4. Poster abstract was presented at: AAOP 2018 Scientific Meeting; 2018 April 26-29; Chicago IL.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alfirdous R, Alrefai Successful multidisciplinary management plan for temporomandibular disorder and obstructive sleep apnea: a case report. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache Fall 2017 Volume 31, Issue 4. Poster abstract was presented at: AAOP 2017 Scientific Meeting; 2017 May 4-7; Scottsdale, AZ.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Spierings E.L.H. Dental Manifestation of Myasthenia Gravis Initially Diagnosed as Dentures with Insufficient Vertical Dimension of Occlusion. Poster abstract was presented at AAOP 2015 Scientific Meeting; 2015 May 7-10; Denver, CO.
* Lu C, Maloney GE, Alfirdous R; Acute Onset of Bilateral Partial Facial Paralysis with Jaw Pain Secondary to Lyme Disease, Initially Diagnosed