Dr. Yount has been specializing in Orofacial Pain since 1997 and operates the only private practice in this specialty in Raleigh, NC. He completed a three-year residency at the Parker E. Mahan Facial Pain Center at the University of Florida and is board-certified in Orofacial Pain.

Our Orofacial Pain practice treats the following:

• Locked Jaw (restriction)
• Atypical Toothache
• Destructive Grinding or Chattering
• Bite Changes
• Destroyed Chewing Structures
• Failed Dental Restorations
• Loss of teeth due to grinding and clenching
• Burn Mouth Syndrome

Dr. Keith Yount's Background:

Dr. Yount is the only board-certified private practice as an Orofacial Pain Specialist in Raleigh.  Dr. Yount’s Professional Education is listed, and he works with each patient through empathy, dedication, and attention to detail. 

Dr. Yount's Professional Education, Training & Expertise:

• Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (1996)
• Craniofacial Pain Fellowship (1994-1996); Mahan Facial Pain Center, University Florida - Gainesville, FL
• Mastership Academy of General Dentistry (2005)
• AGD Fellowship (1993)
• Dawson Advanced Studies (1989-1993)
• Pankey Institute Graduate (1983-1985)
• Doctor of Denta Surgery (1975-1979) - UNC
• Bachelor of Science (1970-1975) - NCSU
• Graduate Instructor - Dale Carnegie (1989-1990)
• Haiti Mission - Pignon (1997-2001) - Instructor for dental students
• National Lectures - AGD Nashville, AAOP Phoenix, AAOP California, NCAGD Raleigh, AGD-NC
• Published: Dentistry Today, AAOP News, and Practical Pain Management