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Patrick Grossmann qualified in 1974 from
University College Hospital Dental School, London University, as Bachelor
of Dental Surgery following which he received his Diploma of Orthodontics in
1978. In that year he was awarded a Scholarship
to continue his studies at the University of Freiburg in Breisgau,
Germany. For several years he was solely responsible for translating
scientific articles from German into English for the highly respected
German orthodontic journal - Fortschritte der Kieferorthopaedie. In
addition he has translated Dr Hugo Stokfisch's substantial textbook on
orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics which has been circulated
worldwide.
In 1980 Patrick Grossmann entered private
practice and also took up an appointment as Senior Dental Officer in
Orthodontics for the South London Area Health Authority, a position he
held for 15 years. At this time he was also employed by the Middlesex
Hospital, London, in their combined orthodontic/maxillo-facial clinic.
His interest in the treatment of patients
with cranio-facial pain and jaw joint dysfunction was stimulated by his
late father, Dr W. Grossmann, Consultant Orthodontist, University College Hospital and Professor
James Moss. Over the
last fifteen years he has had a very close working relationship with Dr
Brendan Stack, DDS, Washington DC, co-founder of the American Academy
of Craniofacial Pain, who is widely regarded as one of
the foremost practitioners in this field.
Patrick Grossmann's interests in this field
led him to co-found a discussion group for the study of
Craniomandibular Disorders in 1994. This London-based study group meets regularly to discuss current treatment methods of patients with
facial pain and temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction. The study group also
arranges annual meetings and symposia with world renowned clinicians and
research workers who have a special interest in craniomandibular
disorders.
Patrick Grossmann is at present in the
process of setting up a self-help group which meets periodically and brings together patients
either who have had, or are currently undergoing, treatment. This provides
a forum in which patients can express their anxieties and hopes in a
friendly and relaxed environment. In addition to his private practice,
Patrick Grossmann acts as an expert witness in dento-legal matters.
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Patrick
has worked with the child rights charity AfriKids to provide dental
education to children and adults in and around Bolgatanga, Ghana, West
Africa. Patrick continues to
support AfriKids' work |
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and
collaborates with their team to enhance dental provision for
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Patrick Grossmann is a member of the following
Societies:
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