More about Dr. Deepika Jaiswal DDS, MDS
Dr Deepika Jaiswal is a highly credentialed dental specialist dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. She is uniquely recognized for her dual expertise in managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA), Temporomandibular Disorders(TMD/TMJ), and complex Orofacial Pain conditions.
Academic Background
Dr. Jaiswal’s rigorous educational background forms the foundation of her clinical precision:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS): University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
- Master of Dental Science (MDS) & Residency: Post-graduate specialty residency in Orofacial Pain at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
Achieving Diplomate status is the highest and most rigorous milestone a practitioner can earn in dental medicine. Dr. Jaiswal’s advanced certifications ensure your care is backed by elite, evidence-based specialty training:
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP)
- Diplomate,American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)
- Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
- Qualified Dentist, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Iowa Dental Association (IDA)
- American Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
Bridging a Critical Gap in Iowa Healthcare
A landmark geographic access study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) highlights a profound national deficit in chronic pain care. Large regions across the Midwest—including neighboring Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota—have zero board-certified orofacial pain doctors.
Because Iowa has only 1 practicing ABOP Diplomate, patients routinely face immense hardships traveling out-of-state to find answers for complex conditions like jaw locking or atypical nerve pain. Dr. Jaiswal proudly serves as this vital, singular destination for patients across Iowa seeking expert diagnosis and accessible, non-invasive treatment.
Dedicated to Research & Dental Education
Dr. Jaiswal actively pushes her field forward through clinical research aimed at raising provider standards and advocating for patient rights:
- National Core Curriculum: Co-authored the foundational recommendations for the American Academy of Orofacial Pain to shape how predoctoral dental students are taught to treat jaw disorders across the country (Journal of Oral Facial Pain and Headache, 2021).
- Implant Safety Reviews: Co-authored extensive literature mapping out neurosensory modifications and nerve preservation protocols during dental implant procedures (Journal of Oral Facial Pain and Headache, 2022).
- Patient Advocacy: Aligned with consumer alerts raised by outlets like CBS News, Dr. Jaiswal fights to protect chronic TMJ patients from confusing medical-dental insurance overlaps and unfair healthcare debt barriers.(CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-tmj-costs-drive-patients-into-debt/)