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Thamer Musbah
Thamer Musbah
Associate Professor
Director Dental Urgent Care Clinic
Faculty Council Chair
thamer.musbah@uky.edu
859-323-4538
Biography:
Dr. Thamer Musbah is an Associate Professor and Division Chief of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Oral Radiology at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and Director of the Dental Urgent Care Clinic. He is board certified in Oral Medicine, Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine, with expertise in oral mucosal disease, orofacial pain disorders, complex diagnostic dental care, and dental sleep medicine, including oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
Degree:
University of Tripoli College of Dentistry, Tripoli, Libya
Fellowship:
Advanced Comprehensive Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry
Special Need Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry
Residency:
Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
Oral Facial Pain, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Certifications/Special Training:
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Oral Facial Pain
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Clinical Interests:
My clinical interests include the dental management of sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, through the use of custom oral appliance therapy. I have a strong focus on the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases, including traumatic, infectious, allergic, inflammatory, autoimmune, and systemic conditions—ranging from aphthous ulcers and lichen planus to pemphigus, pemphigoid, and oral cancer, often incorporating diagnostic biopsy as part of care. I also specialize in orofacial pain disorders that are not related to teeth, such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, masticatory muscle pain, trigeminal neuralgia, burning mouth syndrome, and neuropathic pain conditions. In addition, I have a dedicated interest in managing salivary gland dysfunction and dry mouth, including care for patients with Sjögren’s syndrome.
Office:
Albert B. Chandler Hospital
MN316A Medical Science Bldg
Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0297
Office Phone:
859-257-9272
Position Type:
Faculty
Areas:
Oral Diagnosis, Medicine, and Radiology