TMJ doctors in Dallas, TX
13 published clinics and 16 attached clinicians in Dallas. Clinicians are listed on the clinic page only. An NPI taxonomy is not proof of TMJ services or board certification.
Listed ZIP codes: 75205, 75225, 75230, 75206, 75218, 75231. Nearby cities: Richardson, Irving, Mesquite.
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What a TMJ provider does in Dallas
Dallas, Texas. It sits in the Southwest. The directory lists 13 organisations and 16 clinicians in Dallas — 29 records in total, and has a working group of providers. The commonest NPI taxonomy here is oral and maxillofacial surgery, on 9 records. Linked-provider records covers another 4. 75205 alone holds 2 of them. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge where the lower jaw meets the skull, with a cartilage disc between the bones and the closing muscles attached to the mandible. Jaw pain, clicking and locking usually come from that joint or those muscles rather than from the teeth themselves. Providers who treat it in Dallas work out of practices listed in this city, and the taxonomy on the registry record is the only specialisation the registry itself records.
How to use the Dallas list
Every entry below is an organisation in the federal NPI registry, carrying the address and phone number the registry holds. The listings cover 10 ZIP codes in Dallas. The rest are spread across 9 other ZIP codes in the city. Every listed organisation on this page has at least one clinician attached in the registry, so you can see a name before you call. Every listing here carries a phone number from the federal registry. 9 listings carry published opening hours. 10 listings have coordinates on file, so those entries appear on the map. 9 listings publish a website address, printed as plain text rather than a link so the directory does not sell traffic. A clinician appears under an organisation only when the registry points the same phone, street, ZIP or name at both records. That is a registry match, not a verified employment history.
What to ask when you call a Dallas office
The registry records what an organisation is, not what it treats, so one phone call settles most questions. Ask whether the practice sees jaw joint and orofacial pain problems, whether they take patients referred for a TMJ assessment, and what a first visit involves. With 16 clinicians attached to Dallas records, you can name the person you are asking about before you call. Ask about insurance before you go: TMJ treatment runs through dental, medical and surgical routes, and Texas coverage follows the plan rather than the procedure. If the office says it does not treat TMJ disorders, the state page still lists every Texas organisation, and the near-me finder works from your own location or a ZIP code.
Campbell Bourland DDS, PLLC
1151 N Buckner Blvd, Ste 406, Dallas, TX, 75218 · 214-328-6354
- Luther Bolton — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Dallas Surgical Arts
12740 Hillcrest Ste 100 & 170, Dallas, TX, 75230 · 972-776-4888
- Danny Sanovich — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
- Randy Sanovich — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Dr Larry Wolford
3409 Worth St Ste 400, Dallas, TX, 75246 · 214-828-9115
- Larry Wolford — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES records the same phone, street, and ZIP, and the organization name contains this person's last name. This is a registry match, not a separate employment check. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Metroplex Surgical Arts, P.A.
7988 W Virginia Dr Ste 200, Dallas, TX, 75237 · 972-296-1992
- Howard Cooke — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES records the same phone, street, and ZIP, and the organization name contains this person's last name. This is a registry match, not a separate employment check. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
John D. Wallace, DDS, MD, PA
8315 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 120, Dallas, TX, 75231 · 214-363-9946
- John Gannon — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
- John Wallace — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES records the same phone, street, and ZIP, and the organization name contains this person's last name. This is a registry match, not a separate employment check. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
John-Michael Stewart Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
10720 Preston Rd #1000, Dallas, TX, 75230 · 214-286-6900
- John-Michael Stewart — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Johnson Oral Facial Surgery
7001 Preston Rd Ste 125, Dallas, TX, 75205 · 214-206-4646
- Christopher Johnson — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES records the same phone, street, and ZIP, and the organization name contains this person's last name. This is a registry match, not a separate employment check. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Oral Surgery Associates Inc
10 Medical Pkwy, Suite 101, Dallas, TX, 75234 · 972-243-5035
- Rex Eatmon — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Park Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Assoc. PA
6140 Sherry Lane, Dallas, TX, 75225 · 214-363-2475
- William Phillips — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician) (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
- Rachel Reid — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Pure Dental Oral Surgery PLLC
5321 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 210, Dallas, TX, 75206 · 214-550-5051
- Matthew Krieger — Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Sa Oral Surgeons, PLLC
8611 Hillcrest Ave, Ste. 235, Dallas, TX, 75225 · 214-269-1244
- Andrew Arango — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician) (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: nppes:2026-11-08T06:53:26.)
Highland Park Mso LLC
3001 Knox St Ste 301, Dallas, TX, 75205 · 214-824-8960
- James Bates — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (physician); Dentist – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
Trinity TMJ & Facial Pain Specialists
4222 Trinity Mills Rd #240, Dallas, TX, 75287 · 972-677-3008
- Azusa Kuwashima — Dentist – Orofacial Pain (NPPES lists the same phone, full street, and ZIP for this person and this organization. That is a shared registry address, not confirmation that the person works at the clinic. Source: gmaps:2026-11-08+nppes.)
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How many published clinics are in Dallas?
13 organization clinics and 16 attached clinicians are published for Dallas. A clinician is counted once even if more than one record points at the same person.
Does a taxonomy label mean the clinic treats TMJ disorders?
No. The NPI taxonomy is self-reported. It does not prove which conditions a clinic treats, and it is not board certification.
Quick answer
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. If you are searching for a TMJ doctor or orofacial pain provider, Dallas has 72 listings in this directory: 2 under the orofacial pain taxonomy and 70 under oral and maxillofacial surgery. Most people begin with conservative care, and a clinician can check whether imaging or a referral is needed.
TMJ care options listed in Dallas
The directory counts 72 Dallas listings across 20 ZIP codes. Two are listed under the orofacial pain taxonomy, and 70 are listed under oral and maxillofacial surgery. Those labels come from the federal NPPES registry and are self-reported, so they describe a practice category rather than a level of training.
TMD is common. Cleveland Clinic notes that it affects up to 12 million people in the U.S., mostly between the ages of 20 and 40.
| Name | Specialty (NPPES taxonomy) | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Azusa Kuwashima | Orofacial pain | 75287 |
| Steven Bender, DDS | Orofacial pain | 75246 |
| Allen Charles, DDS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75219 |
| Andrew Arango, MD, DDS, FACS | Oral & maxillofacial surgery | 75225 |
Orofacial pain is one of the 12 dental specialties recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards, and oral and maxillofacial surgery is another. A directory category can help you sort options, but it cannot tell you which clinician is the right fit for your jaw. Ask about experience with your specific symptoms before you book.
How to choose a TMJ doctor in Dallas
Start by deciding what kind of problem you may have. Muscle-related pain, clicking with pain, locking, and joint degeneration can overlap, and many people have more than one issue. An orofacial pain clinician often focuses on diagnosis and nonsurgical management of jaw and face pain, while an oral and maxillofacial surgeon handles surgical evaluation and procedures.
A first call should answer practical questions:
- Ask what the clinician typically does first for someone with your symptoms.
- Ask whether the visit includes a jaw movement exam and a check for other pain conditions.
- Ask which treatments are reversible and which permanently change teeth, bite, or joint.
- Ask when imaging is likely and what type would be used.
- Ask for a second opinion before any irreversible procedure.
AAFP notes that TMD affects between 5% and 12% of the population and that most patients can be treated satisfactorily without surgery. NIDCR advises starting with simple treatments and getting a second opinion from an orofacial pain specialist before irreversible care such as surgery or implants. For a broader look at the choices, see TMJ treatment options.
What to expect at a first TMJ visit
A first visit usually starts with a detailed history: where the pain is, when it starts, what makes it better or worse, and whether it spreads. The clinician may feel your jaw joint and chewing muscles, watch how wide you open, and check your bite. NIDCR notes there is no single standard test for TMD, so diagnosis relies on history and examination, with imaging sometimes used to rule out other conditions.
Bring a list of medicines, prior dental work, injuries, and habits such as clenching or gum chewing. Ask for the working diagnosis in plain language and for a written plan that lists the next step if the first treatment does not help.
When jaw pain needs urgent care
Most jaw pain is not an emergency. Seek prompt medical care if your jaw is locked shut or stuck open, if you have facial swelling with fever, numbness, or a recent injury, or if jaw pain comes with chest pain or shortness of breath. Those signs can point to problems that need faster evaluation than a routine dental visit.
Insurance and cost questions for Dallas patients
Cost depends on what the visit includes, what the clinician recommends, and whether the service is billed as medical or dental. Ask for the procedure codes and a written estimate before scheduling, and ask whether the practice files claims for both medical and dental plans.
Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1360 sets rules for some group health benefit plans. Under Section 1360.004, a plan that covers medically necessary diagnostic or surgical treatment of skeletal joints must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary TMJ treatment when the cause is an accident, trauma, a congenital defect, a developmental defect, or a pathology. Precertification may still apply. Section 1360.002 describes which group plans the chapter applies to, and Section 1360.005 says the chapter does not require a plan to provide dental services if it does not already cover them.
Ask your plan three questions: Is this service medical or dental? Is prior authorization required? What will I owe after deductible and coinsurance? For more on typical cost drivers, see TMJ treatment cost.
Nearby Texas cities for TMJ care
If you do not find the right fit in Dallas, listings also exist in nearby Texas cities. The directory has 1 in Addison, 3 in Richardson, 6 in Irving, 1 in Garland, and 3 in Mesquite. You can browse the Irving listings or start with the Texas directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a TMJ doctor in Dallas?
Not always, but some plans require one. Call the practice and your insurer before booking, and ask whether a referral or prior authorization is needed for the visit or for imaging.
Are there orofacial pain listings in Dallas?
Yes. The directory lists 2 Dallas providers under the orofacial pain taxonomy and 70 under oral and maxillofacial surgery. The taxonomy is self-reported and is not a statement about a provider's training or skill.
What is the difference between a TMJ dentist and an oral surgeon?
A dentist may manage splints, bite guards, and conservative care. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon can evaluate surgical options such as arthrocentesis or joint surgery. A clinician can help you decide which type of visit fits your symptoms.
How do I know whether my jaw pain is TMD?
There is no single standard test. A clinician typically takes a history, examines the jaw joint and chewing muscles, and may order imaging to rule out other causes. Pain from the teeth, sinuses, ears, or nerves can feel similar.
How much does TMJ treatment cost in Dallas?
Costs vary by visit type, imaging, appliances, and whether care is billed as medical or dental. Ask for procedure codes and a written estimate, and check your plan's medical and dental benefits before treatment.
Does Texas insurance cover TMJ treatment?
Some group plans must provide comparable coverage for medically necessary TMJ diagnostic or surgical treatment under Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004, subject to plan terms and precertification. The chapter does not require a plan to add dental services it does not already cover.
What should I do if my jaw locks?
If your jaw is locked shut or stuck open, contact a clinician promptly. If locking follows an injury or comes with swelling, fever, or trouble breathing, seek urgent or emergency care.
References
- TMD | NIDCR — NIDCR
- TMJ Disorders: Symptoms & Treatment — Cleveland Clinic
- Temporomandibular Disorders: Rapid Evidence Review | AFP — American Academy of Family Physicians
- Recognized Dental Specialties | National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards — National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.004 – Coverage Required — Texas Public Law
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.002 – Applicability of Chapter — Texas Public Law
- Texas Insurance Code Section 1360.005 – Dental Services Coverage Not Required — Texas Public Law
Medical disclaimer
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation by a qualified clinician who can assess your symptoms and history.
Reviewed by the tmjspecialistguide.com editorial team · Last updated 2026-11-01.