Specialised assessment and management of orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine conditions
NCOFP is an orofacial pain clinic based in Galway, led by Dr Neysan Chah. We provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management of orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine conditions for patients referred by dentists, GPs, hospital doctors and allied healthcare professionals across Ireland.
We view each referral as a clinical partnership and welcome queries about a patient’s suitability for referral or the appropriate referral pathway.
Make a ReferralAbout Dr Chah
All referrals are assessed by Dr Neysan Chah, whose clinical work includes temporomandibular disorders (TMD), neuropathic and neurovascular facial pain, and dental sleep medicine. This includes assessment and management of snoring, suspected obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep bruxism.
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Conditions for Referral
We accept referrals for the assessment and management of a range of orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine conditions, including:
Jaw and Muscle Disorders
- Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
- Bruxism and parafunctional disorders
Facial Pain and Headache
- Persistent idiopathic facial pain
- Neuropathic and neurovascular orofacial pain
- Headache disorders with orofacial involvement
Dental Sleep Medicine
- Sleep-related breathing disorders, including snoring and suspected obstructive sleep apnoea
- Sleep bruxism
Complex and Persistent Pain
- Complex or unexplained oral pain not responding to previous treatment
- Pain following dental treatment, trauma or surgery
Unsure whether a patient is appropriate for referral?
Please contact the clinic. We are happy to discuss suitability and advise on the referral pathway.
How to Submit a Referral
Referrals can be submitted by email, Healthmail or post. If you have a question about referral suitability or the appropriate pathway, please contact the clinic.
Unit 5, Roscam House
Roscam, Galway
H91 P58K
Information to Include in a Referral
To support a comprehensive assessment, referral letters should ideally include:
- Presenting complaint and symptom history
- Relevant medical and/or dental history
- Current medications
- Previous treatments and outcomes
- Relevant imaging, such as OPG, CBCT, MRI or X-ray. Digital formats are accepted.
Please do not delay a referral if all information or imaging is not available.
Patients can still be assessed, and any additional investigations can be arranged where required.
Urgent Referrals
If you have a patient requiring urgent assessment, please contact the clinic directly by phone.
We will prioritise urgent cases where appropriate and advise on interim management if needed.
What Happens Next
Working Together
We value collaboration and communication with all healthcare professionals involved in a patient’s care. We welcome referrals, clinical queries and opportunities to work together in the assessment and management of orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine conditions.
Collaborative Care
Depending on the patient’s needs, collaboration may involve dentists, general practitioners (GPs), neurologists, ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinicians, respiratory physicians, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient’s care.
We welcome communication with colleagues across all healthcare disciplines and are happy to discuss individual cases, referral suitability and potential care pathways. Where appropriate, we aim to support coordinated care through communication with the referring clinician and other members of the patient’s healthcare team.
Have a Referral Query?
If you would like to discuss a patient’s suitability for referral or have a question about the referral process, please contact the clinic.