Dr. Charles E Ramsey, DMD, D ABDSM

07/17/2025

I just wanted to let you know that my neck pain has improved by 90 to 95%. Most days I don't even think about it. I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your staff for the care you provided. Thank you so much for the excellent care!

This patient was on the schedule for radio frequency ablation (RFA) of nerves in his neck to control pain. His daughter had heard me lecture at a Mississippi Sleep Society meeting and contacted me to at least evaluate her dad before his ablation. All I did was treat his temporomandibular disorders with splint therapy and did two sessions of trigger point injections in his neck.

07/17/2025

After being diagnosed with Eagle syndrome, I never thought I would see this day- finally pain free. I can eat or drink anything now! Before, I could not have cold drinks, unsweet tea, chocolate, fruit, ECT-- Everything burned the nerve in my throat. It was hard to eat anything other than soft foods. I was in such tough shape a year ago and if it had not been for you giving me the splint and injections along with physical therapy, I would never have been out of pain. I was totally miserable and in such horrible pain all of the time. I feel so good! I can never, ever thank you enough for being my true advocate to help me get rid of all the pain I was in! Most doctors would have given up, but you never did! Thank you so much- You have a very special place in my heart!
65 yo female
This patient was about two years post OP from having the right styloid process sectioned. The stylohyoid ligament was calcified the full length to the hyoid bone. Functioning caused movement of the calcified ligament causing excruciating pain. Like most chronic pain management, a multi-disciplinary approach was necessary.

07/17/2025

Following oral surgery, I began to experience severe pain in my jaws which radiated into my neck and head resulting in major headaches. While I had dealt with migraine and tension headaches most of my life, this pain was different. I called the oral surgeon who referred me to Dr. Ramsey. He began Prolotherapy which involved injections into trigger points giving me significant relief and improved range of motion. Oral impressions were also made to develop a mouth splint. During the Prolotherapy treatment, I experienced relief from the headaches that had always been a part of my life. After the first few sessions, I was able to look over my shoulders without restriction. After beginning the splint therapy, my morning headaches and jaw discomfort began to subside. Now my pain is under control for the first time in my life. I can only imagine how my daily life could have been if I had seen Dr. Ramsey 50 years earlier. No one should have to experience a life of headaches and restricted range of motion
Thank you, Dr Ramsey and your wonderful staff for the relief I have always longed for.
Beverly Ray, 72 yo

01/28/2025

School of Dentistry alumni honored for exceptional service to their communities

Lead-in: The School of Dentistry recently honored two remarkable alumni at its 2025 alumni awards ceremony. Dr. Charles Ramsey and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover were recognized for their exceptional contributions to dentistry, their communities and their enduring commitment to improving the lives of others.

The School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center recently celebrated two outstanding graduates during its annual alumni awards ceremony.
Dr. Charles Ramsey was named Alumnus of the Year, and Dr. Mary Catherine Hoover was the recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award. After years of practicing general dentistry, a devastating spinal cord injury changed his life forever.
Ramsey’s exceptional career in dentistry has been anything but conventional.
After earning a biology degree from Mississippi College (now Mississippi Christian University), Ramsey completed his DMD at UMMC in 1988. The Jackson native had a thriving private practice for 23 years before his career changed course.
“When I had to sell my practice, I thought my career in dentistry was over,” Ramsey said. “But what I thought was the end turned out to be the beginning of the most rewarding chapter of my life.”
In 2012, Ramsey joined UMMC as an assistant clinical instructor in the Department of Dental Hygiene, later transitioning to a full-time faculty position in the Department of Care Planning and Restorative Sciences. Over the years, he became a beloved mentor, teaching courses such as head and neck anatomy, local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
Ramsey’s influence extended far beyond the classroom. In 2018, he became the first School of Dentistry representative to speak at UMMC’s prestigious “Last Lecture” series, and the following year, he was honored with the Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence Award.
In 2019, Ramsey took on a new challenge, founding the Mississippi Center for Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine, a groundbreaking practice in the state. Specializing in treating chronic pain and sleep-disordered breathing, Ramsey has transformed the lives of countless patients while educating dentists statewide about these critical issues.
“I’ve had the privilege of offering hope to chronic pain patients who felt like they’d run out of options,” he said. “It’s been the most fulfilling work of my career.”
Ramsey is also deeply committed to service beyond Mississippi. He has participated in eight mission trips to Honduras with Baptist Medical Dental Missions International, where he served on the board of directors, and 12 trips to Belize with Caribbean Resource Ministries. These missions provided vital dental care to underserved communities, often bringing along hygiene students to fluoridate schools and dental students to perform restorative treatments.
“If you look up the definition of ‘good guy’ in the dictionary, his picture would be there,” said Dr. Britt McCarty, president of the UMMC Dental Alumni Association and a longtime friend of Ramsey. “I’ve known Charles since high school, and then we went to dental school together. He’s contributed so much to the School of Dentistry and to the field of pain management and sleep medicine. I’m proud to call him a friend

09/26/2024

"Charles, I need to ask you about disability." Exactly one year ago that's how my conversation began with an oral surgeon colleague. This oral surgeon does the normal, routine surgeries as other oral surgeons, but he also does exquisite cosmetics. He had gotten to the point where he could not work a full day and not nearly a full schedule per week. He stated having to lay on the floor in between patients to help with upper back, shoulder, and neck pain. He had resolved to investigating disability. I had just completed my lecture as part of the Professionals Health Network meeting and my topic was Managing Chronic Orofacial Pain without Opioids. After this surgeon had described his symptoms, I suggested that we, at least, attempt treating myofascial symptoms before giving up. After our first session of proliferation therapy, this surgeon was about 40 percent improved and was hopeful. After our second session of proliferation therapy, focusing specifically on fascial/tendonous component, the surgeon reported being 90% improved. I spoke with the surgeon about a week ago just to check on him and he continues a full schedule, and still feels about 90% improved. Trigger point injections are a reasonable, safe, and highly successful modality in treating myofascial pain.

07/08/2024

12/04/2023

I have been asked to do a 4- hour CE course that will be lecture only. The topics covered will be: 1) review of head and neck anatomy, 2) temporomandibular disorders, 3) myofascial pain syndrome, and 4) medications. The date is Friday February 23,2024 at 504 Keywood Circle Flowood 39232. There will be a light breakfast starting at 7:30 and the meeting is from 8-12:00. The MDA has approved the course. Should you have interest, please contact me at cramsey222@yahoo.com. NOTE: This is not limited to Dentists. If any hygienists come, I will spend some time on Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. The cost is $210.00. The course is limited to 15 attendants.

11/27/2023

November 22, 2023

Dear Dr. Ramsey,

I am writing to express my profound gratitude and satisfaction with the treatment you have provided me.

While I am still in treatment, I am so pleased at the remarkable progress that has been made so far in treating my sleep apnea. For years, I used the “breathing machine” that was prescribed for me. But even with years of trying, I was never able to achieve any level of comfort with its use, so, I began to use it less and less. (I wrestled with it nightly much like the TV commercial).

With the sleep appliance that you provided, I am experiencing the most restful and uninterrupted sleep I’ve had in a very long time. I even wake up feeling more rested.

I am equally grateful for your very kind and professional care. You patiently explained every step of the process — the pros, cons, and all in between. Your determination to improve my condition has paid off in maximum benefits for me. With each visit and adjustment, the appliance became more comfortable and improvement in my sleep followed each visit. I am excited about being able to get restful sleep and I cannot thank you enough. I’m your #1 fan!

With most sincere appreciation,

Linda R. Anderson

10/18/2023

I have been dealing with severe migraines now for almost 6 years. They started quite slow and by the time I was 18 I was forced to stop doing things I love. I was a competitive rock climber and a dancer and loved driving and baking. In 2021 I got diagnosed with chronic and vestibular migraine at 20 years old and was almost fully bed ridden by then. I've spent the last few years trying and failing different medications and treatments to help get me back on my feet and without pain.



My great aunt introduced me to Dr Ramsey after hearing him at a lecture and asking him about my symptoms and if he thought he could help. I drove 7 and a half hours from Knoxville, TN to Jackson, MS with the help of my parents and I'm so very very glad that I did; and that he was willing to see me. He started me on Intra-nasal numbing and a version of trigger point injections that very few people do, and I continued to go back every month or two for about 3 or 4 trips. My last visit was almost 3 months ago.



I am now almost 23. The other day I went dancing again for the first time in over 3 years and I called my mom crying because I felt an amount of stress lift off my shoulders that I hadn't realized I'd been living with every day. It's thanks to Dr Ramsey and the work of his treatments and team that I'm able to do that again. I cannot express how grateful I am.



I have gone from 3 or 4 migraines a week, wearing scopolamine patches every day to be able to walk, and frequent visits to the ER, to 3 migraines in the last month, removal of the patches, and have been able to start dancing and climbing again. (Though with careful consideration to how I'm feeling.)



Thank you very, very much for your help in getting me back to feeling like myself again.



L. Spiers

10/18/2023

This is long but I’m trying to condense the past 9 months of my life into a paragraph!
I was diagnosed with epilepsy 2 years ago. After my first seizures I had muscle spasms in my neck. I suffered from lack of sleep, pain while driving and sitting. The pain also went into my ear. I had mri for my neck showed bulging disc. I was sent to ENT and referred to TMJ specialist. They referred me to Dr. Ramsey. By this time you can imagine I was beyond ready for relief! I can’t say enough how great Dr. Ramsey and everyone in his office are!! He is very informative and thorough! He is very pleasant to talk with and willing to answer any questions! Procedure wise the shots were painless and very effective!!! Only soreness after but quickly subsided! All in all I’m so glad to share if you need help with pain and lack of sleep and haven’t got answers, I highly recommend. You will be amazed at the difference!! I am so thankful I was referred to Dr.Ramsey!
~Jessica~

10/17/2023

In April I began having constant headaches, facial and neck pain, and insomnia that persisted for months, leading me to schedule an appointment with my general practitioner. I had experienced these types of headaches years before and was tossed around from neurologists to endocrinologists to otolaryngologists to psychologists, none ever resulting in any effective form of treatment. During my visit with my general practitioner, I adamantly expressed being firmly against going through that roller coaster again only to arrive at a dead end. After some conversation he felt that the pain could be caused by TMD and recommended I find a dentist to administer botox injections.
By happenstance through a conversation with a coworker I learned of Dr. Ramsey. After researching him and reading reviews from his patients I was certain that this would be the most logical first step and felt I had nothing to lose so I scheduled a consultation.
I began seeing Dr. Ramsey in August and was immediately extremely impressed. I was diagnosed with TMD with joint and muscle disorders. His recommendations were trigger point injections and an oral splint, which we began during the initial session. Within 5 days of the first four injections the frequency and severity of headaches had reduced by approximately 40% and I had increased mobility in my head and neck muscles. Four weeks later I returned to receive my oral splint and the last four injections. Within 5 days of that the frequency and severity of headaches had reduced by approximately 80% and I had an even greater increase of mobility in my head and neck muscles.
I am now just 9 weeks removed from my initial consultation with Dr. Ramsey and I am amazed at the progress we were able to achieve. My sleep has improved drastically, my jaw and neck muscles feel much more relaxed, and my headaches have dramatically reduced in severity and frequency to a manageable point. I have more energy and am finally able to focus my attention on my family and work instead of my pain and exhaustion. I am beyond grateful for Dr. Ramsey and his team and their expertise and commitment to helping patients live a pain free life.

09/26/2023

I would like to explain how the Herbst oral appliance has changed my life. On April 25, 2023, I had a scheduled appointment with Dr. Charles Ramsey and shared how I have not experienced restful sleep in years, around 20 to be exact. I was overweight (280 lbs), suffered from sleep apnea, and felt horrible. I have had a CPAP machine for around 11 years and could not wear it. I went to the doctor several times for different masks and adjustments and was still not able to wear it effectively.

Dr. Ramsey and I discussed what he uses for better sleep. To be honest, I thought this guy is “nuts”, there is no way a mouth piece is going to help me sleep. Well fast forward to today (9/19/23), and I’m a fan.

After about two weeks of getting used to the Herbst, I started to notice small but great improvement. The first is I haven’t had to get up in the middle of the night and sleep on the couch, which is a big improvement. The lack of snoring has allowed my wife to sleep instead of waking me with the words “roll over.” I would move to the couch so that she could sleep soundly.

I discovered another improvement by mistake. I give blood every eight weeks on a Saturday morning. During the most recent blood donation, the nurse obtained my blood pressure (118/75) and said “I think something is wrong with the machine.” As soon as I got home, I checked my blood pressure again with similar results (125/78). Now after years of taking blood pressure medication, I am no longer taking it from the advice of my primary care provider.

I also no longer wake up with headaches, blood shot eyes, and feeling like I have only slept for two hours. I now start my days less tired and not disgruntled with the rest of the world.

As I said before, when I started wearing the Herbst, I weighed 280 lbs, felt bad, and was not happy with life. Today I weigh 230 lbs, feel great in the morning, and have no puffy eyes or headaches. And, the best part is that I do not have to go to the couch to sleep.

I am not saying the Herbst will make you lose weight, but it has provided me with better sleep. With that, I feel like exercising, I feel rejuvenated, and I have a new outlook on life.

I would like to thank my wife and Dr. Ramsey. To Dr. Ramsey, thank you for being personable and explaining what to expect with the Herbst appliance. I would have never, in a million years, thought the results would be this great. My life has changed for the better.

Thank you

Chris Jayroe