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Biography
Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS, co-founder of the Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic, is dedicated to assisting patients with a range of conditions, from simple to complex head, neck, orofacial, and TMJ pain disorders, as well as obstructive sleep disorders. His unique approach, termed transformative care, integrates evidence-based treatments with comprehensive patient self-management training.
Current Positions: Pain Specialist at the Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic and Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health
Board Certifications:
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) – Certification Number: ABOP1316 (Certification Year: 2007)
Residency in Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Sleep Dentistry at the University of Minnesota
Medical Procedures Offered: Pain Management Consultation; Pain Medicine Injection ; Myofascial Release; Pain Self-Management Strategies; Telemedicine Healthcare; Cluster Headache Treatment; Temporomandibular Joint Injection; Botox Injections;Trigeminal, Facial, Head, and Neck Nerve Blocks; and many more...
Education: Dr. Fricton received his dental training at the University of Iowa and further specialized in medical anesthesiology and pain management at UCLA School of Medicine and Health Partners Institute. He initiated the Orofacial Pain Program at the University of Minnesota.
Publications and Research: Dr. Fricton has authored over 100 publications and books, with recent NIH-sponsored research focusing on preventing and treating chronic pain and addiction. He also founded the Personalized Activated Care and Training (www.PACTforPain.com), an initiative that helps health professionals integrate patient self-management training with treatment using a telehealth team and technology.
Leadership Positions: Dr. Fricton has held leadership roles in numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, the American Board of Orofacial Pain, the American Board of Dental Specialties, the American Pain Society, the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, and the International Myopain Society.
Teaching and Courses: Dr. Fricton has taught numerous courses on chronic pain, with his most recent online course, "Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach," available on Coursera, which has attracted over 50,000 participants from 176 countries.
Personal Interests: Dr. Fricton is married to Dr. Delia Dall’Arancio, an orthodontist at Minnesota Orthodontics. They have four children and four grandchildren. His hobbies include spending time with his family, golf, swimming, running, writing fiction and non-fiction, making stained glass windows, and traveling.
Research Interest
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), Orofacial pain, and Chronic Pain Management
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byJames Fricton, Karen Lawson, Robert Gerwin and Sarah Shueb
Chronic pain is the top reason to seek care, the top cause of disability and addiction, and the primary driver of healthcare utilization. More than half of the persons seeking care for pain conditions at 1 month still have pain 5 years later despite treatment due to lack of training patients in reducing the many patient-centered risk factors that lead to delayed recovery, chronic pain, and in some cases, addiction. Chronic pain has emerged as a significant public health crisis, affecting millions worldwide and leading to considerable personal a...nd societal burdens. Defined as pain lasting longer than three months, chronic pain can stem from various conditions, including myofascial pain, joint and skeletal disorders, neuropathic conditions, and headaches, among others. The widespread prevalence of chronic pain affects not only the individuals who suffer from it but also their families, workplaces, and healthcare systems. Understanding the multifaceted nature of chronic pain and exploring evidence-based solutions are crucial for mitigating its impact and improving individual and societal health outcomes. A solution to this crisis is to integrate prevention training and support for patients with pain conditions to reduce the risk factors that drive chronic pain and implement protective self-care actions that heal pain conditions. Prevention programs are greatly needed to be reimbursed and easily integrated into routine care similar to blood studies, urinalysis, and imaging. This paper describes the characteristics and implementation of prevention programs to prevent chronic pain and its consequences.
