Edward F. Wright, D.D.S., M.S.
Professor
Dr. Wright received his dental degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1977, completed a 1-year Advanced Clinical Dentistry Program in 1988, completed a 2-year TMJ and Craniofacial Pain Program in 1994, and completed a 2-year Dental Research Fellowship in 2003.
From 1994 to 2001, he was the head Air Force dentist for TMD and on the staff at Lackland AFB's 2-year general dentistry residency program. He is the co-author of the book "Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders," which is in its 4th edition and been translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
Dr. Wright provides the TMD training for UTHSCSA's predoctoral students, and AEGD, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Orthodontics residents. He is the UTHSCSA’s Module Director for their Orofacial Pain Module, TMD Module, and Dental Anatomy and Occlusion Module, and Course Director for their Occlusion and TMD Course.
Dr. Wright is the primary author of over 90 publications, past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2003 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - TMD / Orofacial Pain - Veterans Health Care System
- 1994 - Clinical Fellowship - TMD / Orofacial Pain - University of Minnesota
- 1994 - MS - Dentistry (4.0 GPA) - University of Minnesota
- 1988 - Residency - General Dentistry - AFSC Regional Hospital Eglin
- 1977 - DDS - Dentistry - Case Western Reserve
- 1972 - BS - Mechanical Engineering - University of Akron
Appointments
- 9/2011 - Professor - UTHSCSA, Comprehensive Dentistry, San Antonio
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Instruction & Training
- 1/2016 - Present, MSDS 5021 Biomed Core Orofacial Pain Module
- 1/2004 - Present, Dental Anatomy Lecture, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1/2004 - Present, Preclinical Operative Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1/2004 - Present, Operative Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1/2004 - Present, Tempomandibular Disorder, The University of Texas Health Science Center
- 1/2004 - Present, Preclinic Dental Anatomy, The University of Texas Health Science Center
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Service
Service to the Profession
Dr. Wright is the primary author of over 90 publications, past president of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, and past member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. He is the co-author of the book "Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders," which is in its 4th edition and been translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
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Publications
Book Chapter
Wright EF. Diagnostic and Treatment Planning Considerations for Orofacial Pain. In Terezhalmy GT, Huber MA, Garcia LT, Occhionero RL. Physical Evaluation and Treatment Planning in Dental Practice. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken, NJ, 2022.
Wright EF. Temporomandibular Muscle Disorders. In: Ferreira JNAR, Fricton J, Rhodus N. Orofacial Disorders: Current Therapies in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical Books; 2017. p. 159-170.
Wright EF. Relationship between otologic and TMD symptoms. In Manfredini D. Current Concepts on Temporomandibular Disorders. Chicago, Quintessence, 2010:275-282.
Book/Monograph
Wright EF, Klasser GD. Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2020.
Wright EF. Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders. 3rd ed Ames, IA: Wiley Blackwell Publishing Co; 2014.
Wright EF. Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders. 2nd ed. Ames, IA, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Co, 2010.
Wright EF. Manual of Temporomandibular Disorders. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA, 2005.
Journal Article
Wright EF. Referred orofacial pain from the cervical region J Am Dent Assoc 2016 Sep;147(9):749-751.
Wright EF. Nonodontogenic toothaches J Am Dent Assoc 2015 Jun;146(6):406-408.
Wright E, Evans J. Oral pre-trigeminal neuralgia pain: clinical differential diagnosis and descriptive study results Cranio 2014 Jul;32(3):193-198.
Issar-Grill N, Roberts HW, Wright EF, Dixon SA, Vandewalle KS. Volumetric wear of various orthotic appliance materials. Cranio 2013;31(4):270-5.
Wright EF, Bartoloni JA. Diagnosing, managing, and preventing cracked tooth syndrome Gen Dent 2012 Sep;60(5):302-307.
Wright EF. Persistent dysesthesia following dental implant placement: A treatment report of 2 cases Implant Dent 2011 Feb;20(1):20-26.
Wright EF. Medial pterygoid trismus (myospasm) following inferior alveolar nerve block: Case report and literature review Gen Dent 2011 Jan;59(1):64-67.
Fricton J, Look JO, Wright E, Alencar FG Jr, Chen H, Lang M, Ouyang W, Velly AM. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating intraoral orthopedic appliances for temporomandibular disorders J Orofac Pain 2010 Aug;24(3):237-254.
Wright EF, Hendricson WD. Evaluation of a 3-D interactive tooth atlas by dental students in dental anatomy and endodontic courses. J Dent Educ 2010;74(2):110-22.
Wright EF, North SL. Management and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Clinical Perspective J Man Manip Ther 2009 Dec;17(4):247-254.
Wright EF. Pulpalgia contributing to temporomandibular disorder-like pain: A literature review and case report. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(4):436-40.
Wright EF. Otologic symptom improvement through TMD therapy. Quintessence Int 2007;38(9):E564-71.
Wright EF, Henzi D. Preparation course for Part 1 of the national dental boards – lessons learned. J Dent Educ 2007;71(6):785-96.
Wright EF, Jundt JS. The NTI appliance for TMD and headache therapy. Tex Dent J 2006;123(12):1118-24.
Wright EF, Clark EG, Paunovich ED, Hart RG. Headache improvement through TMD stabilization appliance and self-management therapies. Cranio 2006;24(2):104-111.
Wright EF, Thompson RL, Paunovich ED. Post traumatic stress disorder: considerations for dentistry. Quintessence Int 2004;35(3):206-10.
Poindexter RH, Wright EF, Murchison DF. Comparison of moist and dry heat penetration through orofacial tissues. Cranio 2002;20(1):28-33.
Wright EF. Referred craniofacial pain patterns in patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Am Dent Assoc 2000;131(9):1307-15.
Wright EF, Domenech MA, Fischer JR Jr. Usefulness of posture training for TMD patients. J Am Dent Assoc 2000;131(2):202-10.
Wright EF. Using soft splints in your dental office. Gen Dent 1999;47(5):506-12.
Roberts HW, Wright EF. Atypical presentation of orofacial pain. Gen Dent 1999;47(1):46-7.
Wright EF. A simple technique for adjusting and polishing a soft splint. J Am Dent Assoc 1998;129(9):1287-9.
Wright EF, Bifano SL. Tinnitus improvement through TMD therapy. J Am Dent Assoc 1997;128(10):1424-32.
Wright EF, Bifano SL. The relationship between tinnitus and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) therapy. International Tinnitus Journal 1997;3(1):55-61.
Wright EF, Des Rosier KF, Clark MK, Bifano SL. Identifying undiagnosed rheumatic disorders among patients with TMD. J Am Dent Assoc 1997;128(6):738-44.
Wright EF, Gullickson DC. Identifying acute pulpalgia as a factor in TMD pain. J Am Dent Assoc 1996;127(6):773-80.
Wright EF, Gullickson DC. Dental pulpalgia contributing to bilateral preauricular pain and tinnitus. J Orofacial Pain 1996;10(2):166-8.
Wright EF, Schiffman EL. Treatment alternatives for patients with masticatory myofascial pain. J Am Dent Assoc 1995;126(7):1030-39.
Wright E, Anderson G, Schulte J. A randomized clinical trial of intraoral soft splints and palliative treatment for masticatory muscle pain. J Orofac Pain 1995;9(2):116-30.
Wright EF. The clinical effectiveness of lysine for both recurrent aphthous ulcers and herpetic labialis. Gen Dent 1994;42(1):40-2.
Wright EF, Flaggert JJ. Acquired condylar hypoplasia: case report. Pediatr Dent 1993;15(6):427-8.
Wright EF. Elimination of a food impaction problem in the posterior maxillary region. J Prosthet Dent 1993;69(5):540-1.
Wright EF. Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of incomplete tooth fractures. Gen Dent 1992;40(5):390-9.
Wright EF. A simple questionnaire and clinical examination to help identify possible non-craniomandibular disorders that may influence a patient's CMD symptoms. Cranio 1992;10(3):228-34.
Wright EF. Using removable partial denture framework as matrix for pin-retained restoration. J Am Dent Assoc 1990;121(11):635-6.
Wright EF. An easily fabricated occlusal splint. J Am Dent Assoc 1988;117(11):757-8.
Other
Wright EF. Evaluation and Treatment of TMD Patients. 4th ed 2018 May;:1-9.
Wright EF. Assessing Orofacial Pain. 4th ed 2018 May;:1-9.
Raouf SR. Attia MM, Wright EF. Splint therapy is the most conservative treatment for idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR)(UT CAT #2986) Tex Dent J 2016 Mar;133(3):182-182.
Attia M, Sukumar P, Wright EF. Replacing Missing Molars with Removable Prostheses Does Not Reduce or Prevent TMD Pain. (UT CAT #2806) Tex Dent J 2015 Mar;32(3):166-166.
Patel S, Veilleux L, Wright EF. Gabapentin is as effective as an occlusal appliance in controlling nighttime masticatory EMG activity (UT CAT#2762) Tex Dent J 2015 Jan;32(1):12-12.
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Clinical
Board Certifications
- 1995 - American Board of Orofacial Pain