Dott. STEVEN BENDER
Education and Post-Graduate Training
- Bachelor of Science, Biology and Preprofessional Studies, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 1977-1981
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 1982–1986
- Preceptorship, Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, The University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Florida 1998-2000
- Diplomate American Board of Orofacial Pain
Teaching Interests
Dr. Bender has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on the topics of headache, TMD, facial pains, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology of the stomatognathic system, and sleep and sleep disorders. He has also served as a consultant for the United States Army.
- 2016 - Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
- 2016 - Director, The Clinical Center for Facial Pain and Sleep Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
- 2016 - Member of the Center for Craniofacial Research and Diagnosis, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
- 2016 - Graduate Committee Faculty, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- 2013-2015 - Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics, Stomatology Center – Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
- 2012-2013 - Nautilus Neurosciences Advisory Board
- 2012 - IMPAX Pharmaceuticals Speakers Bureau
- 2011-2014 - Faculty, Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine
- 2010-2011- Visiting Faculty- The Pankey Institute, Key Biscayne, Florida; Dental Sleep Medicine Course and Course Director for Anatomical Dissection
- 2010 - Visiting Faculty – Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dept. of Neurology; The Montefiore Headache Center, Bronx, New York
- 2007 – 2009 - Consultant/Speaker - Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
- 2007 – 2008 - Consultant, “Ask the Expert” - The American Council for Headache Education Forum
- 2003 – 2005, 2011– 2015 - Adjunct Professor, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program - Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
- 2003 – 2005 - Adjunct Professor - Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX
- 2002 – 2003 - Consultant/Speaker - Daiichi Pharmaceuticals
- 2002 – 2010 - The Science Advisory Board
- 2001 – 2003 - Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences - Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX
Research Interests
- Migraine and other headache disorders
- Anatomy of the head and neck
- Neuropathic pain
- Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
- Sleep bruxism