Dr. Cameron A. Kuehne D.M.D
Dr. Cameron Kuehne is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry. He has been mentored by world renowned experts in the fields of TMJ disorders and dental sleep medicine. Dr. Kuehne has accumulated more than 500 hours of continuing education related to craniofacial pain, sleep disorders, and pain management. He is currently involved in the Masters of Craniofacial Pain Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He has also assisted in teaching courses on head and neck anatomy, oral anatomy, local anesthesia, and sleep disorders. Dr. Kuehne is a member of the American Dental Association, Idaho State Dental Association, Southwest Idaho Dental Society (currently serving as Vice President), American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Idaho Sleep Disorders Association, and the Idaho Oral Health Alliance. He is also adjunct faculty at Boise State University where he teaches Head and Neck Anatomy. Dr. Kuehne lectures on a local and national level.
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Dr. Jamison Spencer D.M.D., M.S.
Dr. Spencer is a native of Boise Idaho. He is a graduate of Borah High School and attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate training. Dr. Spencer attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) degree. He also has completed a Masters program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Craniofacial Pain.
Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. Spencer returned to Boise and began practicing with Dr. Edwin Matthes. Dr. Matthes had limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ disorders some 15 years earlier, and acted as a mentor. Since 1998 Dr. Spencer has been able to accumulate over 1000 hours of continuing education specifically related to craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed the U.C.L.A. Acupuncture for Physicians training course and is a certified acupuncturist. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and is also the current President (www.aacfp.org). He also serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, is a Diplomate of the Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a credentialed member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Spencer teaches head and neck anatomy at Boise State University and teaches courses to dentists and physicians nationally and internationally.
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Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. Spencer returned to Boise and began practicing with Dr. Edwin Matthes. Dr. Matthes had limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ disorders some 15 years earlier, and acted as a mentor. Since 1998 Dr. Spencer has been able to accumulate over 1000 hours of continuing education specifically related to craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed the U.C.L.A. Acupuncture for Physicians training course and is a certified acupuncturist. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and is also the current President (www.aacfp.org). He also serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, is a Diplomate of the Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a credentialed member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Spencer teaches head and neck anatomy at Boise State University and teaches courses to dentists and physicians nationally and internationally.
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About Our Doctors' Credentials
What do the letters “DMD” mean?
DMD stands for Doctor of Medical Dentistry. The DMD degree and DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) are equivalent degrees; the degree is determined by which school the dentist attended.
What do the letters “MS” stand for?
MS stands for Masters of Science. This is similar to someone getting a masters degree in any science subject. However, in Dr. Spencer’s case, the MS is for a Masters of Science degree in craniofacial pain through Tufts University in Boston. In order to be part of this program you have to be a dentist—so this is a post-doctoral program. Dr. Spencer was one of the first 7 dentists selected from around the world to take part in this program. The program required three years and hundreds of hours of course work in TMJ disorders, craniofacial pain, statistics, epidemiology, and other related courses. A requirement of the MS degree included performing a large research project, or thesis. Dr. Spencer’s thesis research was an anatomical study of nerve densities in men and women. Dr. Kuehne has also began this same program and will soon hold these same prestigious credentials that are held by only a few dentists in the world.
What is a Diplomate?
Dr. Spencer is a diplomate of both the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. A diplomate is typically the highest position one can obtain in a scientific academy or society. The designation of diplomate is often given by a board. The diplomate status is achieved through hundreds of hours of (post dental school) continuing education and years of experience in the fields of craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. Multiple criteria must be met and the title is awarded following written and oral examinations. Dr. Spencer is the only dentist in the state of Idaho to have these credentials. Dr. Spencer currently serves as an examiner for the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Kuehne is currently in the process of earning diplomate status in both the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne hold important positions in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. What does that mean?
Dr. Spencer has been chosen by his professional peers in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the largest TMJ disorder related professional academy in the world, to be their next President. He has served on the board of directors for several years. Dr. Spencer is honored to serve in this position. As an officer in the AACP, Dr. Spencer has an affiliation with dentists, nationally and internationally, who are familiar with the treatment of craniofacial pain disorders. Dr. Kuehne recently was appointed as a director over the AACP's CTA program. The CTA (Certified TMJ Assistant) program is an intensive program developed to train dental assistants how to treat TMJ disorders.
Dr. Kuehne is the Secretary of SWIDS. What is SWIDS?
Dr. Kuehne has been elected by his dental peers in the Treasure Valley to serve as the Vice President of the Southwest Idaho Dental Society, or SWIDS. He is excited to be involved in the dental community here in the valley and hopes to continue serving in SWIDS for many years to come.
Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne are adjunct faculty at Boise State. Dr. Spencer is also an instructor for the AACP Institute.
Dr. Spencer has taught at Boise State in the biology department for 9 years, and Dr. Kuehne is starting his third year teaching at Boise State. They teach “Head and Neck Anatomy,” using cadavers in the anatomy lab and class instruction. They really enjoy teaching the pre-medical and pre-dental students at Boise State. Dr. Spencer is also an instructor for the AACP Institute. The AACP Institute provides comprehensive craniofacial pain education to dentists from around the world. Dr. Spencer has been on the faculty of the AACP institute since its founding. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne are also invited speakers at dental conferences around the country and around the world. Combined, they have taught thousands of dentists about craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. They continue to receive regular invitations to speak locally, nationally, and internationally.
DMD stands for Doctor of Medical Dentistry. The DMD degree and DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) are equivalent degrees; the degree is determined by which school the dentist attended.
What do the letters “MS” stand for?
MS stands for Masters of Science. This is similar to someone getting a masters degree in any science subject. However, in Dr. Spencer’s case, the MS is for a Masters of Science degree in craniofacial pain through Tufts University in Boston. In order to be part of this program you have to be a dentist—so this is a post-doctoral program. Dr. Spencer was one of the first 7 dentists selected from around the world to take part in this program. The program required three years and hundreds of hours of course work in TMJ disorders, craniofacial pain, statistics, epidemiology, and other related courses. A requirement of the MS degree included performing a large research project, or thesis. Dr. Spencer’s thesis research was an anatomical study of nerve densities in men and women. Dr. Kuehne has also began this same program and will soon hold these same prestigious credentials that are held by only a few dentists in the world.
What is a Diplomate?
Dr. Spencer is a diplomate of both the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. A diplomate is typically the highest position one can obtain in a scientific academy or society. The designation of diplomate is often given by a board. The diplomate status is achieved through hundreds of hours of (post dental school) continuing education and years of experience in the fields of craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. Multiple criteria must be met and the title is awarded following written and oral examinations. Dr. Spencer is the only dentist in the state of Idaho to have these credentials. Dr. Spencer currently serves as an examiner for the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Kuehne is currently in the process of earning diplomate status in both the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne hold important positions in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. What does that mean?
Dr. Spencer has been chosen by his professional peers in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the largest TMJ disorder related professional academy in the world, to be their next President. He has served on the board of directors for several years. Dr. Spencer is honored to serve in this position. As an officer in the AACP, Dr. Spencer has an affiliation with dentists, nationally and internationally, who are familiar with the treatment of craniofacial pain disorders. Dr. Kuehne recently was appointed as a director over the AACP's CTA program. The CTA (Certified TMJ Assistant) program is an intensive program developed to train dental assistants how to treat TMJ disorders.
Dr. Kuehne is the Secretary of SWIDS. What is SWIDS?
Dr. Kuehne has been elected by his dental peers in the Treasure Valley to serve as the Vice President of the Southwest Idaho Dental Society, or SWIDS. He is excited to be involved in the dental community here in the valley and hopes to continue serving in SWIDS for many years to come.
Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne are adjunct faculty at Boise State. Dr. Spencer is also an instructor for the AACP Institute.
Dr. Spencer has taught at Boise State in the biology department for 9 years, and Dr. Kuehne is starting his third year teaching at Boise State. They teach “Head and Neck Anatomy,” using cadavers in the anatomy lab and class instruction. They really enjoy teaching the pre-medical and pre-dental students at Boise State. Dr. Spencer is also an instructor for the AACP Institute. The AACP Institute provides comprehensive craniofacial pain education to dentists from around the world. Dr. Spencer has been on the faculty of the AACP institute since its founding. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Kuehne are also invited speakers at dental conferences around the country and around the world. Combined, they have taught thousands of dentists about craniofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. They continue to receive regular invitations to speak locally, nationally, and internationally.
