Dr. Rich Hirschinger is a board-certified orofacial pain specialist in Beverly Hills with 16 years of experience helping patients overcome chronic jaw pain, migraines, and headaches. He completed advanced training at UCLA School of Dentistry and is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Hirschinger takes a conservative, evidence-based approach focused on relief without surgery—using gentle techniques and patient education rather than drilling or invasive procedures. He invented the Gentle Jaw®, a unique stretching device he calls "yoga for the jaw," and he's known for his thorough diagnostic skills and innovative pain management strategies. As a current lecturer at UCLA, Dr. Hirschinger stays at the forefront of orofacial pain care and shares his expertise with dental professionals nationwide.

Specialties

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

Education & Training

Two-year residency in Orofacial Pain at UCLA School of Dentistry

Board Certifications

Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Board-certified by the American Board of Orofacial Pain

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS, MBA

NPI registered: 07/12/2010

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Areas of Focus

Chronic facial and jaw pain / TMJ-related disordersMigrainesTension-type headachesCluster headachesMuscle-related head and neck painNerve-related pain / trigeminal neuralgiaBurning mouth syndromeSleep apneaSnoringObstructive sleep-related breathing disorders

Technology & Equipment

Gentle Jaw® (patented passive jaw stretching device)
Dental appliances for sleep apnea treatment

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orofacial Pain

Beyond the Office

Current lecturer at UCLA School of Dentistry in the Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine residency

Speaker at local study clubs, dental societies, state meetings, American Dental Association annual meeting, and international conferences

Invented the Gentle Jaw®, a patented passive jaw stretching device, which he refers to as 'yoga for the jaw®'

Does not treat teeth or perform any dental procedures despite being a dentist

Known for thorough diagnostic exams and unique approach to orofacial pain management

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