Dr. James Fricton is a board-certified orofacial pain specialist with over 20 years of experience treating complex conditions like TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, and chronic head and neck pain. Based in Plymouth, he is internationally recognized for his innovative approach that combines evidence-based treatments with patient education, helping people understand and manage their pain for long-term relief. Dr. Fricton has published over 100 scientific works and leads important research at the national level, while also teaching at the University of Minnesota. He welcomes new patients and offers telemedicine appointments for your convenience.

Specialties

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Orofacial PainPrimary
Diagnosis and management of chronic facial and oral pain disorders

Education & Training

University of Minnesota - Residency in Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders and Sleep Dentistry (Certificate in Orofacial Pain and Master's of Science in Dentistry)
Anesthesiology And Pain Management - Ucla — Residency Hospital
UCLA School of Medicine - Medical Anesthesiology and Pain Management
University Of Iowa - Bs — Undergraduate School (1973)
University of Iowa - Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Health Partners Institute - Medical Anesthesiology and Pain Management
University Of Iowa - D.d.s.Medical School (1978)

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology And Pain Management - UclaResidency Hospital
American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) - Certification Number: ABOP1316 (Certified 2007)
Board Certification - American Board Of Orofacial Pain
University Of Iowa - BsUndergraduate School, 1973
University Of Iowa - D.d.s.Medical School, 1978
Certified Orofacial Pain Dentist

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 07/10/2006

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Areas of Focus

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disordersOrofacial painHead and neck painChronic pain managementObstructive sleep disordersSleep apnea and snoringBruxism and teeth clenchingMyofascial painFibromyalgiaHeadaches and migrainesTrigeminal neuralgiaCluster headachesJaw clicking and lockingNeck and shoulder pain

Technology & Equipment

Telemedicine/telehealth services
Health information technology in patient care
Digital diagnostic testing and imaging

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orofacial Pain (held top leadership position)
American Board of Orofacial Pain (held top leadership position)
American Board of Dental Specialties (held top leadership position)
American Pain Society (held top leadership position)
National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (held top leadership position)
International Myopain Society (held top leadership position)

Awards & Recognition

Internationally regarded for 100+ publications and books
NIH-sponsored research recognition
Featured in press coverage for technological advances in TMD and Orofacial Pain Treatment

Beyond the Office

Professor Emeritus at University of Minnesota Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health

Founder of Personalized Activated Care and Training (PACT)

Principal investigator and director of National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's TMJ Implant Registry and Repository

Leadership on Opioid Advisory Task Force

Taught numerous courses on chronic pain management

Online course instructor on Coursera: 'Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach' (50,000+ participants from 176 countries)

Author of multiple textbooks on TMJ, Craniofacial Pain, Myofascial Pain, and Oral Medicine

Married to Dr. Delia Dall'Arancio, an orthodontist at Minnesota Orthodontics

Has 4 children and 4 grandchildren

Hobbies include golf, swimming, running, writing fiction and non-fiction, making stained glass windows, and traveling

Authored a fiction novel titled 'The Last Scroll'

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