About Louis R. Vita, DDS
Louis R. Vita, DDS is a highly trained practitioner with over 30 years of experience in dentistry. He is the founder of The Vita Head, Neck and Facial Pain Relief Center, located in Clifton, NJ and has researched and developed ways to diagnose and treat patients suffering from Temporomandibular (TMJ) Joint Disorders. Dr. Vita came to be interested in TMJ at Georgetown University School of Dentistry, where he earned his degree. It quickly became his passion. Education is a major cornerstone of Dr. Vita's practice. He and his staff regularly attend seminars and continuing education to provide their patients with the best care available. Dr. Vita is an attending dentist at Hackensack University Medical Center and trains dental residents through the Dental Residency Program. He is also dedicated to educating other healthcare professionals and is committed to speaking engagements on various topics relating to the TMJ and cervical spine. He offers continuing education courses through his Vita Clinical Studies and TMJ Training Center. Dr. Vita sets himself apart through extensive training with regard of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)/TMD through the Piper Education and Research Center, the Piper Clinic, and through his mentor, Mark A. Piper, M.D., D.M.D. He is now offering his vast knowledge and practical skills to the residents and other attending dentists at Hackensack University Medical Center where he is working on developing a distinctive Facial Pain Treatment Department. Providing patients with relief from the adverse effects of these conditions has become the primary focus of Dr. Vita's practice. He knows that accurate and individual diagnosis is the key to beginning to understand appropriate treatment options. Dr. Vita's goal is to dramatically improve the quality of each patient's life and to free them from painful symptoms associated with TMJ dysfunction, such as headaches, jaw pain, bruxism (clenching and teeth grinding), and tinnitus (ringing in the ears possibly from a neck or a jaw source). The practice receives as many as five calls a day from people looking for help to alleviate their Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders and sees a staggering 250 new patients each year. A lot of people have a TMJ disorder and don't even know it. Lack of pain does not indicate that a problem does not exist. That's why screening is very critical,"" says Vita, who typically receives patients through referrals from other dentists and ear, nose and throat specialists. ""There's also a large percentage of people who know they have TMJ issues, but continue to suffer.
