Dr. Suzan Sabagh | Orofacial Pain | Rifkin Raanan

Dr. Suzan Sabagh

Orofacial Pain Specialist

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Suzan Sabagh, DDS · Beverly Hills Orofacial Pain

Dr. Suzan Sabagh is an attending dentist who uses her broad experience and training to help patients suffering from complex orofacial pain conditions. Her background spans two demanding fields: prosthodontics, which covers implants, jaw surgery, and complex restorative cases, and orofacial pain, the specialty devoted to the nerves, muscles, and joints behind facial and jaw discomfort. For patients who have been told their pain has no clear source, that combination is often what finally produces a diagnosis.

A Path Across Two Continents

Her training

  1. 01

    Damascus University

    Dr. Sabagh began her dental training at the Damascus University School of Dentistry.

  2. 02

    Prosthodontics

    She completed postgraduate studies in prosthodontics, the field that deals with implants, jaw surgery, and complex dental issues.

  3. 03

    USC School of Dentistry

    She then came to the United States to complete her dental training at USC, where she graduated first in her class.

  4. 04

    UCLA Fellowship

    Her postgraduate training culminated at UCLA, with a fellowship and board certification in Orofacial Pain.

Board Certification and Memberships

Credentials

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
  • Member, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
  • Fellowship and board certification in Orofacial Pain, UCLA
  • Postgraduate training in prosthodontics
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, USC School of Dentistry, first in her class
  • Dental training begun at Damascus University School of Dentistry
Areas of Focus

What Dr. Sabagh treats

Orofacial pain is its own dental specialty, devoted to pain in the jaw, face, mouth, and head that does not resolve on its own.

Orofacial Pain

Complex, persistent pain in the face, jaw, and mouth, including cases without an obvious cause.

Jaw Joint Discomfort

Pain, clicking, and limited movement in the joints and muscles that control the jaw.

Complex Restorative Cases

Prosthodontic training for implants, jaw surgery cases, and complex dental issues.

Second Opinions

Evaluation for patients whose pain has been difficult to diagnose or treat elsewhere.

Related care at Rifkin Raanan includes TMJ treatment, our TMJ dentist page, and full mouth reconstruction when the bite itself needs rebuilding.

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One Team, Every Specialty

The doctors of Rifkin Raanan

Dr. Sabagh works alongside four doctors whose training spans cosmetic, restorative, implant, and periodontal care.

Good Questions

Orofacial pain, answered

What is orofacial pain?
Orofacial pain is a dental specialty focused on pain in the face, jaw, mouth, and head. It covers the nerves, muscles, and joints involved, which is why it often identifies causes that a standard dental exam does not.
What does it mean to be a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain?
Diplomate status means a dentist has completed the required advanced training and passed the board's examinations in orofacial pain. Dr. Sabagh earned her fellowship and board certification at UCLA and is also a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.
When should I see an orofacial pain specialist?
Consider an evaluation if you have ongoing jaw or facial pain, jaw joint clicking or limited opening, or pain that has been difficult to diagnose. See our TMJ treatment page for the related care we provide.
How do I schedule with Dr. Sabagh?
Book online using the buttons below, or call our office and our team will help you find the right appointment type for your symptoms.

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Request an appointment

If jaw or facial pain has gone unexplained, an evaluation is the place to start. Choose the office that is most convenient for you.

Or call (310) 205-5300