Dr. Sonal Yerpude

Dr. Sonal Yerpude Dental Clinician | Orofacial Pain & TMD Specialist | Mentor | Mastership-Trained in Orofacial Pain, TMD & Dental Sleep Medicine Dr. Sonal Yerpude is a dental clinician, educator, and mentor specializing in Dental, Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Dental Sleep Medicine, and Full Mouth Rehabilitation. Guided by the philosophy that *pain deserves to be understood, and relief is a clinician’s responsibility*, she has dedicated her professional journey to improving patient comfort, restoring function, and enhancing quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care. A Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) graduate from D.Y. Patil Dental College & University, Navi Mumbai (2003), Dr. Yerpude founded Dr. Sonal Yerpude’s Smiles Unlimited Dental Clinic – Orofacial Pain & TMD Care in Thane, Maharashtra. With over two decades of clinical experience, she combines comprehensive dental practice with a focused approach to complex orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, interdisciplinary understanding, and treatment tailored to each patient's needs. Her advanced education includes a Fellowship and Mastership in Orofacial Pain, TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine, with advanced training associated with Roseman University, USA. Her commitment to this field reflects a sustained investment in specialized clinical education, mentorship, and the application of contemporary concepts in pain science and TMD management. She has also completed a Master’s in The Smylist Concept through Smylist Global, Budapest, Hungary; certification in Aesthetic Dentistry from NYU College of Dentistry; and advanced training in Implant Prosthesis, Aligners, and Sports Guards through Rhein83, Italy, alongside training in Microendodontics. A passionate clinician , mentor and educator in Orofacial Pain and TMD, Dr. Yerpude actively contributes to professional learning through lectures, clinical discussions, and continiual dental educational initiatives in various national and international platform,designed to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and everyday dental practice. She has been involved in organizing IOPCON for over four years, supporting the dissemination of accurate, concise, and clinically relevant knowledge among dental professionals. Her educational work emphasizes recognizing pain patterns, understanding the mechanisms underlying persistent pain, and developing a more comprehensive approach to patients whose symptoms may extend beyond conventional dental diagnoses. Encouaging collegeues and students recognizing their professional contributions, and encouraging leadership, collaboration, and empowerment within the dental community. Known for her empathetic, patient-centred approach, Dr. Yerpude identifies with the philosophy of a Pain-Phobia Specialist helping patients navigate dental fear, understand their pain, and regain confidence in their treatment journey.