Dr. Chao Lu, DDS
Orofacial PainNPI: 1669765939
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Dr. Chao Lu is a specialist in orofacial pain located in Boston with 15 years of experience helping patients find relief from jaw pain, headaches, and sleep-related breathing problems. He is board-certified in both orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, and he earned advanced training from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in addition to his dental degree. Dr. Lu treats a wide range of conditions including temporomandibular disorder (TMJ), chronic facial pain, and obstructive sleep apnea using specialized dental appliances. He is also an Associate Professor at Tufts Dental School, where he trains the next generation of dental specialists. Dr. Lu is accepting new patients.
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, School of Dentistry, The Fourth Military Medical University, China
- Post Graduate Program in Craniomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/19/2011
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Professional Memberships
- American Dental Education Association
- American Dental Association
- American Board of Orofacial Pain
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor in the Craniofacial Pain Center at Tufts Dental School since 2010
Supervises pre-doctoral/post-doctoral students/residents
Led successful approval of Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for Tufts Post Graduate Orofacial Pain Residency Program in 2016
First Program Director of accredited Tufts Orofacial Pain Residency Program (2015-2020)
Provided multidisciplinary clinical pain training to 200+ students and residents annually at TUSDM
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