Dr. Fernando R. Jaén, D.D.S.
EXPERIENCE
- Clinical Instructor: LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, La. Senior Students, TMJ Clinics. January 1982 to June 1983.
- Professor (Part time, Full Tenure): University of Panama, School of Dentistry, from 1983 to today.
- Professor: of Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders, specialty in Orthodontics, ULACIT-Panama (a Laurate University). 2002 to 2006
- Invited Professor: Specialty in Temporomandibular Disorders. Catholic University of Salta, Argentina
- International Editor of the Journal of the Brazilian Society for the Study of Orofacial Pain, SOBRALOR. Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Private Practice of Dentistry: In Panama City, from 1983 to today, tel. (507) 263-7313, Cond. Royal Center, Calle 53 Marbella, Torre A Piso 12, with a special interest in TMJ (temporomandibular joints) Disorders, Orofacial Pain, Occlusion and Sleep Disorders.
MEMBERSHIPS
Active member of; The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Equilibration Society, The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, The Pierre Fauchard Academy, The Panamanian Dental Association (President 1993 and many other positions), The Panamanian Academy of Prosthodontics and Occlusion (President from 2000 to 2002 and many other positions) and the Panama Canal Dental Society (from 1984 until dissolved in 1999). Dr. Jaen has studied, lectured and written locally and abroad on TMJ Disorders, Orofacial pain and Occlusion since 1983.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Has more than 500 credit hours certified by the Academy of General Dentistry (USA) since 1982 to today and more than 200 credit hours certified by the Panamanian Dental Association since 1992 to today.
- FORMAL EDUCATION
- General Dentistry Residency. Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry and Charity Hospital at New Orleans, LA. From June 1981 to July 1983.
- TMJ Disorders: Normandie Study Group, Montgomery, AL. 1985.
- Doctor in Dental Surgery: School of Dentistry, University of Panama. February 1973 to February 1978.
- Bachelor in Science: Colegio San Vicente de Paul, from 1960 to 1972.
FACULTY
Has written multiple articles in scientific journals or virtual magazines. Has written in 10 faculty Post graduate programs or clinical procedure guides for the University of Panama, School of Dentistry and ULACIT-Panama.
Coordinated an 80 credit hours Course in Occlusion, Orofacial Pain and TMD for the professors of the University of Panama and has given more than 60 lectures or hands on courses and locally and internationally regarding his area of expertise.
LICENCE TO PRACTICE DENTISTRY
- Republic of Panama
- State of Florida, (No. DN12513) United States of America
LANGUAGES
- Spanish
- English (fluent)
Dr. Jaen is married to Maria B. de Jaen, D.D.S. and has 2 children; Maria Fernanda Jaen and Fernando R. Jaen, Jr, B.S.B.A. (my superb webmaster).
Detailed professional and personal references are available.
Please call our office (507) 263-7313 or enter our contact e-mail, for futherinformation in english regarding our practice, or enter our "Links" page, where several American Informationor professional organizations web pages can be found concerning "TMJ" problems.