Aurelio A. Alonso, DDS, PhD, MS
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It is also very important for patients to understand their conditions and the ways they will be managed.
– Aurelio A. Alonso, DDS, PhD, MS

Aurelio A. Alonso, DDS, PhD, MS

Dentist, Orofacial Pain Specialist

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Where I See Patients
Duke Innovative Pain Therapies at Brier Creek - Raleigh, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Orofacial Pain, Orofacial Pain
It is also very important for patients to understand their conditions and the ways they will be managed.
– Aurelio A. Alonso, DDS, PhD, MS

About Me

I am a dentist with special training in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and sleep medicine, specifically, snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Orofacial pain can be very debilitating and interfere with all aspects of patient life. When I see patients with orofacial pain, I first try to understand them and their pain. I want to ensure that when they leave my office they have a precise diagnosis and treatment plan. It is also very important for patients to understand their conditions and the ways they will be managed. The most rewarding part of my job is to see patients improve and get back to enjoying life. I practiced five years of general dentistry in my home country, Brazil, before realizing orofacial pain was my passion and moving to the United States. Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English, Portuguese

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Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Provider Rating
4.85 out of 5
227 ratings, 46 reviews

Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Orofacial Pain, Orofacial Pain
Fellowship
Orofacial Pain, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Dentistry, 2002-2003
Residency
Prosthodontics, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP) School of Dentistry (Brazil), 1998-2000
Temporomandibular Disorder and Orofacial Pain, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 2003-2005
Education
DDS, University of Ribeiro Preto (UNAERP) School of Dentistry (Brazil), 1997
MS, Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, 2007
PhD, Oral Biology, University of Minnesota, 2009

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

I am interested in all aspects of orofacial pain, specifically, myofascial pain, headaches and sleep disorders. The relationship between pain and sleep have always fascinated me. I am also interested in how stem cells can help reduce patient pain in hopes that this modality can be used in orofacial pain in the future.

Publications and Grants

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance providers. At Duke Innovative Pain Therapies at Brier Creek, all services may not be covered. Please contact Duke Innovative Pain Therapies at Brier Creek at 919-660-9000 to confirm that we accept your insurance plan, and what (if any) co-payments, co-insurances and deductibles will be your responsibility. For services at other locations, please call your insurance company to confirm your access to health care services.

External Relationships

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has reported outside activities with the companies or institutions listed below. This information has been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts of interest.
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