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Reid Friesen is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, specializing in Oral Medicine. He completed his dental training at the University of Alberta in 2014, earning the Gold Medal in Dentistry for achieving the highest overall standing in his class. After graduation, he pursued specialized training in Oral Medicine, culminating in a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences in 2018. Dr. Friesen plays a key role in the academic and clinical development of graduate and undergraduate students in dental and dental hygiene programs. His clinical expertise includes the management of orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, oral mucosal diseases, and dental sleep medicine. He oversees the TMD/Orofacial Pain Clinic and the Sleep-Disordered Breathing Clinic, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to complex orofacial pain conditions. His research focuses on various aspects of orofacial pain and collaboration across dentistry and medicine, concentrating on the management of chronic refractory masticatory myalgia and the development of innovative strategies for diagnosing and managing chronic facial pain. Dr. Friesen also actively educates students on critical topics such as soft tissue pathology, developmental anomalies, and dental management of sleep-disordered breathing.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and research in the field of Oral Medicine, focusing on orofacial pain management and student education.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management