Facial Pain in Daily Practice:

What Every GDP Needs to Know

Presented by Professor StJohn Crean

Saturday, 14th March 2026

Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham

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When a patient presents with facial pain, do you feel confident in diagnosing and managing it?

Join Professor StJohn Crean for an engaging, practical study day covering:

✅ Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuropathic & Idiopathic Facial Pain
✅ TMD assessment & management
✅ Red flag symptoms & referral strategies
✅ Hands-on clinical skills (cranial nerve testing, palpation, trigger point ID)

Why Attend?

When a patient walks into your dental surgery in pain, determining the exact nature of their facial pain can be a real challenge — especially when it’s not dental in origin. Diagnosing these types of facial pain – Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuropathic facial pain, TMD, Idiopathic facial pain, etc - is often complex, infrequent, and outside many GDPs' comfort zones.

This BSOS-hosted event, led by the highly respected Professor StJohn Crean, is designed to sharpen your diagnostic skill in facial pain scenarios and giving you practical guidance on how to manage - when & how to treat, when to refer and how to support patients throughout the referral journey.

What you'll gain:

  • Clearer understanding of different types of facial pain
  • Evidence-based treatment and referral strategies
  • Confidence in handling challenging non-dental facial pain cases
  • An opportunity to connect and learn alongside like-minded colleagues

Key Topics Covered:

  • Differentiating primary vs. secondary facial pain using current classifications (ICHD-3, ICOP 2024).
  • Identifying Red flag symptoms requiring urgent referral
  • Management strategies for trigeminal neuralgia & neuropathic facial pain
  • Structured clinical assessment of TMD & musculoskeletal conditions
  • Role of psychological/psychosocial factors in persistent idiopathic facial pain
  • Hands-on skills: cranial nerve testing, trigger point identification, palpation
  • Introduction to interventional techniques: nerve blocks, Botox, neuromodulation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and the role of CBT in long-term care
  • Interactive clinical case discussions
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This is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of facial pain, enhance patient care, and earn 6.5 hours of verifiable CPD — all in a single day.

"Excellent speaker with vast knowledge and a very approachable style”

"Excellent speaker with vast knowledge and a very approachable style”

'the interaction was excellent'

'He is an excellent speaker with extensive knowledge of all his subject'

'St John Crean is a very knowledgeable and entertaining speaker'

'It was a very approachable, relaxed day which made it very easy to participate'

'An excellent and engaging speaker. 10/10 for knowledge and delivery style. I would definitely attend more of his courses.'

Most valued about the session: 'Prof Crean vast knowledge and his ability to talk off script as the day unfolded'

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About Professor StJohn Crean

Professor StJohn Crean is the Pro Vice-Chancellor  (Research and Enterprise) at the University of Lancashire and Honorary Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust. His impressive academic and clinical credentials span University College london ( Eastman Dental Institute), Queen Mary’s, London School of Medicine & Dentistry,  Cardiff University and Peninusula School of Medicine and dentistry. His research focuses on oral bacteria in systemic diseases such as Alzheimer’s as well as an interest in WWII Medical and Dental involvement in Nazi Politics.

BSOS Members

£300 / 1 day
  • Clearer understanding of different types of facial pain
  • Evidence-based treatment and referral strategies
  • Confidence in handling challenging non-dental facial pain cases
  • An opportunity to connect and learn alongside like-minded colleagues
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Dentists

£500 / 1 day
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Hygienists/Therapists

£400 / 1 day
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The advent of Covid-19 has encouraged us to clarify our cancellation and refund policy so please read and acknowledge that you understand this before booking.

In the event that the course which you have booked is cancelled or postponed by the BSOS due to Covid-19 restrictions we will:

  1. Inform you as soon as possible
  2. Offer you a place on the same course at a later date and retain the fee you have paid
  3. Refund your fee if you are unable to take up your place on the potential dates offered

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