Dr. Wesley Shankland / TMJ & Facial Pain Center

Dr. Wesley Shankland is a prominent figure in the field of dentistry, with a specialized focus on the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD, commonly known as TMJ), various orofacial pain conditions, headaches related to craniofacial issues, and sleep breathing disorders like snoring and sleep apnea. His practice, often referred to as the TMJ & Facial Pain Center, is located at 158 Commerce Park Dr, Westerville, OH 43082. Dr. Shankland's extensive academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree with dual majors in biochemistry and zoology, and a DDS from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He further pursued advanced education, earning an MS and Ph.D. in human anatomy from Ohio State and Summit University of Louisiana, respectively. Notably, during his graduate studies, he discovered three previously unknown structures in the human body. He has been in practice since 1978 and has limited his practice to TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep breathing disorders since 1983. Patients seek Dr. Shankland's expertise from all over the world due to his reputation for successfully diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions that have often gone undiagnosed or untreated by other medical professionals. His services encompass a wide range of treatments, including those for clenching, temporal tendonitis, osteocavitation lesions, and various headache types caused by temporomandibular issues. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Shankland is an active educator and lecturer, teaching gross anatomy, TMD, orofacial pain, and sleep breathing disorders across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally in countries like Hong Kong, Australia, and Germany. He has authored over 150 scientific papers and two highly respected books on TMJ and facial pain: "TMJ: Its Many Faces" and "Face the Pain." While generally well-regarded by many patients who report significant pain relief and positive outcomes, some online reviews indicate concerns regarding billing and past licensing issues. However, many patients praise his comprehensive approach, staff friendliness, and his ability to provide relief for long-standing and severe pain.