1) Surgeon
refer extraction tooth does not relieve pain
Implant loose or teeth mobile
History broken teeth-porcelain-partials-retainers-nightguards
2) Orthodontist:
a) refer suddenly onset jaw pain during braces
b)moderate jaw jt damage before braces
3) Periodentist
refers destruction bone & tissue w/o infection
4) Endodontist
a) refers toothache w/o signs pulpal damage
b) refers after root canal fails to relieve pain
5) ENT: Atypical Earache refer:
a) ear pain w/o infection
b) receives no benefit antibiotic
c) ear pain comes & goes
d) hints of jaw joint damage
6) Pedodontist/Pediatric refers:
a) frequent or daily temple headache
b) seems related stress-anxiety
c) unilateral or bilateral
d) evidence grinding clenching teeth