Anette Vistoso Monreal DDS, MS, DABOP
Director of Distance Learning Programs, Director of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Program, and Co-Director of Pain Medicine Programs
Dr. Vistoso Monreal received her DDS from Universidad de Chile, an Advanced Program Certificate in Prosthodontics from Universidad del Desarrollo, earned a Master of Science degree in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine with an Advanced Program Certificate in Orofacial Pain from USC, and took part in an additional Advanced Clinical Training in Oral Medicine at UCSF. She is an Orofacial Pain Board-Certified specialist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center, Director of Distance Learning Programs and Co-Director of the Pain Medicine Porgrams at the University of Southern California.
Her research is focused on precision orofacial sciences with the application of Artificial intelligence in the subdisciplines of orofacial pain and oral medicine.
Current & Upcoming Courses
| OFPM 726 | 2 units | Immunology and Immunosuppression for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on immunology and immunosuppression for oral and maxillofacial diseases. |
| OFPM 705 | 2 units | Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic approached for chronic neurogenic based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region. |
| OFPM 702 (a) (optional) | 1 unit | Soft Tissue Disease Seminars on the various mucosal, cutaneous, gingival and salivary diseases and lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region. |
| OFPM 727 | 2 units | Infectious Disease, Oral Microbiology and Virology for Dental Residents Lectures and seminar on infectious diseases with orofacial manifestations |
| OFPM 732 | 1 unit | Capstone Presentation Final Research project presentation to a faculty pannel and preparation for publication of reserach project outcomes. |
| OFPM 729 (a,b) | 0.5 units each | Capstone Project for OFPOM Residents Research project preparation with asynchronous, synchronous and interactive live sessions |
| Pain 722 | 1 unit | Elective 1 Palliative Care in end of life This course presents key concepts in palliative medicine and hospice care, ranging from management of common symptoms, to best practices in communication with patients and their families. |
| OPR 702 | 1 unit | Principles and Practice of Oral Medicine Lectures and seminar on overview of primary oral conditions and also oral diseases related to oral and systemic pathology. |
| OFPM 730e | 0.5 units | Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents Asynchronous sessions for preparation and presentation of 18 case portfolios of orofacial pain and oral medicine conditions |
| OFPM 710 (a,b) | 1 unit | Knowledge Assessment for OFPOM Residents In-person clinical skills assessment at USC's Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center and synchronous OSCE examination. |
| OFP 730 (a,b,c) | 0.5 units | Case Portfolio Preparation Course for OFP Students Interactive live weekly sessions of clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by facuty. |
| OFP 710 | 1 unit | Knowledge Assessment for OFP Residents In-person clinical skills assessment at USC's Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center and synchronous OSCE examination. |
Current Articles
HIV and Oral Health Research Insights
August 20, 2025
Expanding the Clinical Role of Dentists in the Evaluation of Headaches
July 27, 2025
Cancer Patient Oral Care: Insights for Dentists
June 19, 2025
Neuropathic Pain in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
May 28, 2025
Early Detection of Oral Pre-Cancer
May 20, 2025
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: Long-Term Health Impacts
March 31, 2025
Global Public Health Responses to Oral Precancerous Lesions
March 2, 2025
Leading the Future of Orofacial Pain Through Teaching and Innovation
February 3, 2025
Integrating Temporomandibular Disorders into Dental Education
December 19, 2024
Vitamin B12 and Alpha Lipoic Acid for Trigeminal Neuropathy
November 5, 2024
Over-the-Counter Supplements for Burning Mouth Syndrome
October 14, 2024
Proper Storage for Medications Prescribed for Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Patients
September 13, 2024
Temporomandibular disorders and systemic diseases
August 6, 2024
New Advances in Oral Cancer Detection
July 8, 2024
The Impact of AI on Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
June 23, 2024
How Conferences Keep Dentists on the Cutting Edge
May 28, 2024
Misconceptions in the Cleft Lip and Palate Community
April 29, 2024
TMJ-OA: Not Just an Older Person’s Problem
April 16, 2024
The Link Between Tobacco, Alcohol, and Oral Cancer
March 31, 2024
Compliance in Online Teaching: A Case Study of Orofacial Pain Program at Ostrow
March 20, 2024
When to See a Dermatologist for Lichen Planus
February 21, 2024
Diagnosing TMD: When to Consider a Rheumatological Referral
February 15, 2024
TMJ Clicking Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
January 30, 2024
Common Viruses of the Mouth: Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2
January 10, 2024
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Silent Killer
December 8, 2023
Orofacial Pain Specialists and Solutions
November 23, 2023
Exploring the World of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Radiology
October 17, 2023
Oral Medicine Specialists for Complex Health Conditions
October 15, 2023
A Closer Look at MRONJ: Medications, Risks, and Dental Management
August 23, 2023
HPV Uncovered: Vaccination, Oral Lesions, and Comprehensive Care
August 23, 2023
White Oral Lesions that Need Your Attention
August 7, 2023
