Meet the Doctor
Rubina Amin BDS,MDS
Orofacial Pain Specialist | TMD, Headache & Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Dr. Amin is a residency-trained Orofacial Pain Specialist committed to helping patients find answers to complex jaw, facial, head, and neck pain. She brings together advanced clinical training, research experience, and a compassionate patient-centered approach to provide clear diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans.
Her path to this specialty was shaped by a deep interest in the connection between the jaw, neuromuscular systems, headaches, and chronic pain disorders. Today, she combines her academic expertise with practical, hands-on clinical skill to care for patients across Houston, Katy, and Sugar Land who often feel they have “tried everything” without relief.
Education & Advanced Specialty Training
Dr. Amin completed a rigorous two-year residency in Orofacial Pain at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, earning both a Master of Dental Science (MDS) and a Certificate in Orofacial Pain. During her residency, she also served as Chief Resident, a role that reflects her leadership, clinical excellence, and dedication to the specialty. Her training included comprehensive evaluation and management of TMJ disorders, myofascial pain, neuropathic conditions, headaches, sleep-related breathing disorders, and complex chronic pain presentations.
Education
- Master of Dental Science (MDS), Orofacial Pain
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, New Jersey - Residency in Orofacial Pain
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, New Jersey - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, India
Board Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP)
Certifications
- Orofacial Pain Certificate Program
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California - Mini-Residencies in orofacial pain
University of Kentucky, American Academy of Craniofacial pain - Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of Sub occipital, Craniofacial and Temporomandibular Complex
Physical therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Amin’s specialty practice focuses exclusively on:
- TMJ disorders & jaw dysfunction
- Myofascial and muscular pain of the jaw, face & neck
- Primary and Secondary headaches
- Neuropathic facial pain – neuralgia and neuropathy
- Burning mouth and sensory disturbances
- Sleep-related breathing and bruxism concerns
Research & Academic Contributions
Her residency research—Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in TMJ Arthralgia Patients—explores pain modulation and central mechanisms influencing chronic jaw pain.
She has presented nationally and internationally on topics including:
- Occlusal dysesthesia (Continuing education Case studies – Tufts School of Dental Medicine)
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine)
- Role of dentists in cleft lip and palate care (South Indian Conference)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
- American Academy of Dental Sleep medicine (AADSM)
- American Headache Society (AHS)
- American Dental Association
- Texas Dental Association
- Greater Houston Dental Society
- Indian Dental Association
Personal Background
Dr. Amin is originally from India and is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population. Outside the clinic, she is active in community service, charitable programs, and educational workshops.
In her spare time, Dr. Amin enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their three children. She also loves getting together with friends, cooking, and baking—activities that bring her joy and balance outside her professional life.
A Message from Dr. Amin
“My goal is to help patients finally understand the root cause of their pain. Orofacial Pain is a specialty built on careful diagnosis, empathy, and a whole-person approach. Whether your symptoms are new or long-standing, I am committed to guiding you toward clarity, comfort, and long-term relief.”