Dain Paxton DDS

Dain Paxton, DMD, is a dentist with advanced training in orofacial pain and oral medicine. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry and completed graduate education with a Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. Dr. Paxton is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Paxton’s clinical focus includes the evaluation, diagnosis, and non-surgical management of complex orofacial pain conditions, including temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and related jaw and facial pain presentations. His approach emphasizes careful assessment, conservative therapies, and individualized care plans designed to improve function and quality of life. He also provides care related to sleep-disordered breathing, incorporating dental appliance-based strategies when appropriate within a TMJ and orofacial pain-focused practice. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Paxton has contributed to scholarly work, including authorship on a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Oral Oncology. He is a member of the American Academy of Oral Medicine and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain.