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Education

He has studied with many leading clinicians and researchers in orofacial pain and temporomandibular dysfunction.

  • Graduate of McGill University.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree – 1968
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery - 1970
  • Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry - 1980
  • Fellow of the Academy of International Dental Studies - 1985
  • Diplomat of the American Board of Orofacial Pain - 1996
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain - 2006

Education

  • Graduate of Queen’s University - B.A. (Biology) 1985
  • Graduate of University of Western Ontario, Doctor of Dental Surgery 1989
  • Graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies - over 300 hours of clinical training and lecture on Neuromuscular and Restorative Dentistry
  • American Academy of Cranial Facial Pain Mini-residency - currently involved with over 100 hours of hands on training and lectures

Experience

  • General Family Dental Practice since 1970 
  • Has been treating Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain since 1979
  • Directed TMJ Clinic at Ottawa Civic Hospital from 1983-1993, presently on consulting staff 
  • Senior Dental Advisor for R.C.M.P. 

Dr. Wexler believes strongly in a multi-disciplinary philosophy being in the best interest of patients. This team approach often includes physiotherapists, psychologists, physicians and the legal profession.

Experience

  • General Family Dental Practice since 1989
  • Treating Temporomandibular Dysfunction since 2001
  • Focus on Neuromuscular and Cosmetic Dentistry since 2002

Professional Associations

  • Canadian Dental Association
  • Ontario Dental Association
  • Ottawa Dental Society
  • American Academy of Craniofacial Pain 
  • American Academy of Orofacial Pain
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • American Headache Society

Professional Associations

  • Canadian Dental Association
  • Ontario Dental Association
  • Ottawa Dental Society
  • American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
  • American Academy of Orofacial Pain
  • International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics

Continuing Education

Dr. Wexler and Dr. Cope both expect to attend at least four weeks or more of study each year. These days are scheduled intermittently in order to have as few as possible interruptions to our patients. Our staff participates in many Continuing Education Courses, either as a whole or on an individual basis.

 
Dr. Gerald Wexler, General Dentistry, limited to TMD and Orofacial Pain
Dr. Judith Cope, General Dentistry, including TMD and Orofacial Pain
105-2197 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 7X3
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