Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, DDS, FAAOP
Facial & Oral Pain Specialist
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari is a board-certified TMJ and Oral Facial Pain specialist. He focuses his practice on TMJ disorders, oral pain, facial pain and associated headaches. He treats patients in New York City. His practice is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan by Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park.
Dr. Nojan shares his in-depth knowledge of TMJ and facial pain as professor at Columbia University and Columbia University’s Medical Center. He is one of very few diplomates of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
As an expert in the field, he has been invited to lecture at New York University, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York State Dental Association, and numerous dental societies and conferences.
Dr. Nojan was in charge of the Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders service at Yale-New Haven from 2015-2020. He is a past professor of Orofacial Pain & TMJ at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, where he led the clinical service and academic curricula for the entire university and residency programs.
Who should see Dr. Nojan?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should schedule a consultation:
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TMJ pain
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Lock jaw, limited jaw opening or jaw popping
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Teeth grinding (bruxism) and clenching
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Muscle spasms of the jaw, head and neck
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Myofascial pain or muscle pain
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Ear pain without any ear pathology
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Headaches
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Trigeminal neuralgia
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
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Traumatic trigeminal neuropathies following an injury or surgical procedure
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Snoring
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Sleep Apnea
What are treatment options offered by Dr. Nojan?
Dr. Nojan offers the best and advanced treatment options available for TMJ, facial pain, oral pain and headaches. Treatments offered by Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari are personalized to you, and may include:
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Oral appliance therapy (custom mouthguards, nightguards, splints)
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Therapeutic injections
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Trigger point injections for muscle pain
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Nerve blocks
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Steroid injections for TMJ joint and tendons
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Botox for TMJ, nerve pain, jaw pain and headaches
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Therapeutic ointments and medication for oral, facial and TMJ pain
About Dr. Nojan
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari is a board-certified TMJ and Oral Facial Pain specialist. He focuses his practice on TMJ disorders, oral pain, facial pain and associated headaches. He treats patients in New York City. His practice is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan three blocks from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park.
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
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Treasurer and Committee Chair, NYU Dentistry Alumni Association
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Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
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Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
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Chair of Membership Committee, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Dr. Nojan shares his in-depth knowledge of the TMJ, oral and facial pain as Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He taught for 5 years at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a clinical attending and course director. He is one of very few diplomates of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
As an expert in the field, he has been invited to lecture at New York University, New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York State Dental Association, Woodhull Hospital, Lincoln Medical Center, and numerous dental societies and conferences (including Greenwich and Stamford Dental Societies, New Haven Dental Association, Connecticut Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, New England Dental Society Annual Meeting).
Patient Reviews
“I have finally gotten some relief from 3 years of constant pain after only 1 appointment with Dr. Bakhtiari. On top of him being the only physician to not give up on treating my TMJ disorder refractory to most first line therapies, he is extremely personable and listens closely to your concerns.”
— Carsen N.
“Wow! I simply can’t say enough great things about Dr. Bakhtiari. I was in excruciating mouth pain when I first came to see him, and under his kind expert guidance, I was able to have him diagnose me very quickly, get to the heart of the matter, and find immediate solutions which ultimately led me to quickly becoming pain free. […] He is warm, compassionate and understanding. A great doctor and person all around, and one who has given me my life back, I am eternally grateful.”
— Nicola V.