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Physical therapist and orthopedic manual therapy specialist focusing on craniofacial and temporomandibular joint disorders. Dean of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences at Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile (2005-2017, continuing as Professor). Full Professor at University of Chile, Department of Orthodontics.

Over 50 years of clinical and academic experience in craniocervical and craniomandibular biomechanics and pain management. Founder and Director of CEDIME (Centro de Estudios de las Disfunciones Músculo Esqueléticas), Santiago, Chile. Former Director of the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (DPT) at University of Saint Augustine, Southern Hemisphere, South America and South Africa. Former Medical and Physical Rehabilitation Director at Integramédica, Chile.

International authority on TMJ dysfunction having developed the Rocabado approach to craniomandibular and craniocervical disorders integrating manual therapy with dental treatment. Honorary Member of American Academy of Orofacial Pain and American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Founding member and past President of Chilean Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders and Facial Pain, Brazilian Academy of Craniomandibular and Craniocervical Disorders and Facial Pain, and Iberian Latin American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain. Founding member of Italian Craniomandibular and Orofacial Pain Academy.

Kinesiology degree from University of Chile. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from University of Saint Augustine, Florida, USA (2003). Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (OMT-Chile), specialist training from Health Institute Atlanta, USA. Honorary Member of Argentinean Association of Physiatry and Kinesiology, Colombian Physical Therapy Association, and Chilean Orthodontic Society. Member of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Patron of Norwegian Manual Therapy Group, Australia. Editorial Board member of Cranio and Orthopedic and Manual Therapy journals. Author of multiple textbooks on head and neck biomechanics, pain, and exercise protocols. Internationally recognized for contributions to interdisciplinary treatment of TMJ disorders requiring collaboration between physical therapists and dentists.

Orofacial pain specialist and Dean of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Founder and Director of the Orofacial Pain Center at the University of Kentucky (established 1977), recognized as a pioneer in TMD and orofacial pain education.

Over 50 years of academic and clinical experience in temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain management. Developed the first Master of Science Degree program in Orofacial Pain in the United States, accredited by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. The Orofacial Pain Residency Program was among the first accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, graduating 65 full-time residents from 26 countries.

Professor and Chief of the Division of Orofacial Pain, full-time faculty member at the University of Kentucky for 45 years. International lecturer having delivered over 1,300 invited lectures in every state in the USA and 59 foreign countries. Recognized as the "World Ambassador for Orofacial Pain" by peers.

DMD from University of Kentucky (1974). Provost's Distinguished Service Professor. Author of the textbook "Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion" (8th edition), translated into 11 languages and used in the majority of US dental schools. Editor of "Orofacial Pain: Guidelines for Classification, Assessment, and Management" (AAOP), used as treatment standards worldwide. Over 240 publications in scientific journals. Past President of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Founding Diplomate and twice Past President of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Recipient of University of Kentucky Great Teacher Award, State of Kentucky Acorn Award, International Dentist of the Year Award from Academy of Dentistry International, and inducted into University of Kentucky Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

In 2012 he started the Medical Speciality in Stomatology at the Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria - Lisboa Portugal, in 2016 he concluded the residency with 19,6 values.

During this period he designed an important preclinical trial - TEMPOJIMS and started a PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine of Lisbon University.

During the investigation he was awarded with 6 national and international prizes and managed to acquire major knowledge regarding temporomandibular disorders.

Prof. Dr. David Ângelo is the clinical director of Instituto Português da Face, a clinical center in Lisbon mostly dedicated to patients with temporomandibular disorders.

PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT.

American board certified orthopaedic specialist. 
Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT). 
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic and Manual Physical Therapists. 
Adjunct Faculty, Tufts University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Member of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.