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EDUCATION:

State University of New York, College at Buffalo, 1976, B.S.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, 1981, D.M.D.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, TMJ Mini-Residency, Newark, NJ, 1987.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

North American Institute of Neuro-Therapy, 2008 – Clinical Hypnotherapist

National Guild of Hypnotists, 2004 - Certified Instructor

Omni Hypnosis Training Center, 2004 - Certified Hypnotist

Spirituality and Aging, 2003, Harvard Medical School

Mind/body Training in Positive Psychology, 2001, Harvard Medical School

The Immune System Minding the Body, Embodying the Mind, Mind Matters Seminars, Eatontown, NJ 1998

Child Abuse and Neglect Recognize and Report, 1993

How to Handle Difficult People, 1990

Auriculotherapy, 1987

Main streaming Spirituality: The Next Step, 1980

MEMBERSHIPS: (past and present)

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

American Dental Association

American Academy of Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Academy of Pain Management

NJ Dental Association

Sleep Disorders Dental Society

American Association of Women Dentists

Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity

National Guild of Hypnotists

The International Positive Psychology Association

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Wrote and distributed Bicycle Helmet Informational Safety Brochures through the PTO’s of numerous New Jersey elementary schools, 1994 to present

Volunteered for Parents’ Anonymous Hot Line which provided telephone support for parents that were in need of emotional assistance, 2004 - 2005

Wrote and distributed informational brochure to school recreation programs regarding the benefits of wearing mouth guards during contact sports, 1994

Sponsored Community Child Fingerprinting Protection Program held in conjunction with Sayreville, NJ Police, 1987

Walpole, Massachusetts, Maximum Security Prison- Modernized dental program for 600 maximum security prisoners, 1981

State University of New York, College at Buffalo

- Started a dental clinic for students providing care at reduced fees, 1975

- President of the Alternate Health Board, 1974

INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND STATE APPOINTMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS:

Peer reviewer for The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (a peer-reviewed journal devoted to head and facial pain and TM Joint disorders)

LECTURES:

Projective Techniques – Introduction to Tree Reading
Tufts University
September 20, 2011

Dental Study Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
August 26, 2011

Tree Drawing Interpretation – Don’t Bark Up the Wrong Tree
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
Marlborough, MA
August 12, 2011

Hypnosis and Dentistry- Perfect Together
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
Marlborough, MA
August 13, 2011

Build Client Trust with Tree Drawing
The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)
Hypno Expo 2010 - Annual Conference
May 14, 2011, Daytona Beach, FL

Dentistry: The Finger Focus
The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)
Hypno Expo 2010 - Annual Conference
May 13, 2011, Daytona Beach, FL

Success with Stress
April 9, 2011
Edison, NJ

A Simple Hypnosis Technique to Reduce Dental Anxiety
March 13, 2011
Sydney, Australia

A More In-Depth Look at Tree Drawing Interpretation
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
August 15, 2010
Marlborough, MA

The Advantages of a Combined Professional Approach of Dentists and Hypnotists: How to Work With Dental Professionals and Get Paid
National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH)
August 14, 2010
Marlborough, MA

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Human Resources Stress Management
July 22, 2010
Salt Lake City, UT

End Pathological Bruxism
The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)
Hypno Expo 2010 - Annual Conference
May 30, 2010, Daytona Beach, FL

Hypnosis for Dental Phobias
The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)
Hypno Expo 2010 - Annual Conference
May 30, 2010, Daytona Beach, FL

Creating Relationships Which Manage the Emotional Component of Pain
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - Association of Women Dentists
August 1, 2009, San Antonio, TX

How to Give Injections Using a Simple Hypnotic Technique
American Board of Craniofacial Pain – Diplomate Assembly
August 1, 2009, San Antonio, TX

The Use of Therapeutic Self Suggestion in the Dental Office
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain- Latin American Section
October 14, 2006, Panama City, Panama

The Use of Therapeutic Self Suggestion in the Treatment of Head and Facial Pain
University of Panama Dental School
October 13, 2006, Panama City, Panama

Utilizing Self Suggestion in the Treatment of Craniofacial Pain
3rd Int’l Symposium of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Latin American Section - The Catholic University
October 29, 2004 -Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dehydration and its Effect on Headaches and Other Conditions
Ranney School
February 2001, Tinton Falls, NJ

Choosing an Effective Staff to Enhance Patient Care
American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain
July 1998, Chicago, IL

“Obstructive Sleep Apnea”
American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain
July 1994, Washington, D.C.

PUBLICATIONS:

Klemons l, Crain J. Temporomandibular joint injuries: A chiropractic, medical and dental perspective. The Jersey J (Official Publication of the NJ Chiro Soc) July/August 1998; 15, 4.

Klemons IM, Shankland II W, Geary W, Crain JR. et al. Trigger point injections for the treatment of head and facial pain. An annotated bibliography. American Academy Head Neck Facial Pain; 1997

Klemons, IM, Crain JR. Temporomandibular joint injuries and cervical whiplash, NJ Trial Lawyer, September 1991

Klemons, IM, Crain JR. Pressure threshold testing: an objective method of assessing craniofacial pain. J Neurol Orthop Med Surg. 1991; 12, 2:148-150.

Klemons IM, Rogal OL, Phillips Jr., DJ, Stack BC, Weiner LB, Crain JR. Standards determined for evaluation of permanent impairment following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries. India J Dent Res. October - December 1990; 1, 4.

Klemons IM, Phillips DJ, Rogal OJ, Stack BC, Weiner LB, Crain JR. Standards determined for evaluation of permanent impairment following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries. Nat Trial Lawyer, October 1989.

Crain JR, Klemons IM. EMG comparisons in craniofacial muscles following therapy for head and neck pain. Amer J Electro-Med, December 1988; 114.