Dr. Daniel E. Clifford
Dr. Clifford received his Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery from Creighton University in 1957. Since receiving his degree, Dr. Clifford has earned over 3000 hours of post graduate dental education, with 2000 of these hours directly relating to TMJ/Orofacial Pain and sleep disorders. Dr. Clifford first started treating TMJ and facial pain in 1965 while practicing general dentistry until 1987. At that time, his son assumed the responsibilities of the general dentistry practice and Dr. Clifford dedicated his skills exclusively to treating disorders of the head, neck, and TM joints. Dr. Clifford became the first and is still the only dentist in New Mexico to become a Diplomate in the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain.
Certifications:
- Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
- Diplomate, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Elected and Appointed Positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain 2002-2006
- Member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain Examination Council 1997 to 1998
- Past Consultant/Reviewer for the State of New Mexico Department of Human Services
- Served as Acting Director of the University of New Mexico Dental Programs
Dr. Clifford has also taught at the University of New Mexico in their Dental Programs and has lectured throughout the U.S., Africa and Europe on TMJ, Craniomandibular Disorders, and Cervical Dysfunction.
Healthcare Plan Affiliations:
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- Lovelace Health Plan
- Cigna Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
Dr. Paul M. Clifford
Dr. Paul Clifford received his undergraduate education was well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska). Upon graduating in May 1983, he returned home to Albuquerque to join his father in the practice of general dentistry. Since that time, Dr. Paul Clifford has earned mare than 2000 hours of credit for postgraduate dental education which includes in excess of 1000 hours directly relating to for TMJ/Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Disordered Breathing. In January, 2001 he left the practice of general dentistry and now limits his practice to the treatment of patients with disorders of the head, neck, and temporomandibular joints as well as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
In 2007, Dr. Paul Clifford graduated from a mini-residency at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Institute.
Certifications:
- Diplomate, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Positions and Memberships:
- Evaluator For Clinical Research Associates, 1985-1994
- Member, New Mexico Dental Association, 1983 to present
- Member, American Dental Association, 1983 to present
- Member, American Academy of Pain Management, 1999 to present
- Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, 2003 to present
- Instructor for Academy of Craniofacial Pain TMJ Assistants Program, 2003 to present
- Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, 2009-2012
Healthcare Plan Affiliations:
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- Lovelace Health Plan
- Cigna Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
Dr. William D. Burnett, Jr.
Dr. William Burnett attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas where he earned a degree in Biology. He then attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in June 1993. After graduation he returned to his native Albuquerque and has since earned 300 credit hours in post graduate education which includes the new doctor training program given by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. In 2006, Dr. Burnett joined the Albuquerque Craniofacial Center team and is happy to focus on treating patients with disorders of the head, neck and face as they relate to the Temporomandibular Joint.
In 2009, Dr. Burnett completed a mini-residency course with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
Memberships:
- Member, New Mexico Dental Association, 1993 to present
- Member, Albuquerque District Dental Society, 1993 to present
- Member, American Dental Association, 1993 to present
- Member, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, 2007 to present
Healthcare Plan Affiliations:
- Presbyterian Health Plan
- Lovelace Health Plan
- Cigna Health Plan