DR. DANIEL E. CLIFFORD

Dr. Clifford received his Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery from Creighton University. Since receiving his degree, Dr. Clifford has earned over 3000 hours of post graduate dental education, with 1500 of these hours directly relating to TMJ/Orofacial Pain. Dr. Clifford successfully practiced general dentistry until 1984. 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 only) dentist in New Mexico to become a Diplomate in the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Certifications:

• Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
• Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
• Diplomate, American Board of Pain Management
• Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Elected and appointed positions:

• Member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
• Member of the American Board of Orofacial Pain Examination Council for 1997-98
• Past Consultant/Reviewer for the State of NM 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:

• Lovelace
• Cigna
• Presbyterian
• United Healthcare

DR. PAUL M. CLIFFORD

Dr Paul Clifford received his undergraduate education as 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 more than 2000 hours of credit for postgraduate dental education, which includes in excess of 1000 hours directly relating to TMJ/Craniofacial Pain and sleep disordered breathing. As of January, 2001, he has left the practice of general dentistry and now is focusing his energies on furthering his expertise in treating patients with disorders of the head, neck, and temporomandibular joints as well as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
In addition to the above, Dr. Paul Clifford graduated from a mini residency at the American Academy’s Craniofacial Institute.

Certifications:

• Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
• Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

Memberships:

• Member, American Academy of Pain Management
• Member, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, New Mexico Dental Association

Healthcare Plan Affiliations:

• Cigna
• Lovelace
• Presbyterian
• United Healthcare

DR. WILLIAM BURNETT

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 May, 1993.  He then 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 & face as they relate to the Temporomandibular Joint.

Memberships:

• Member, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, New Mexico Dental Association