The goal of the full three-session course is to provide the dentist with detailed instruction on the diagnosis and treatment of occlusal and temporomandibular disorders that are treated in the modern dental practice. Instruction will be provided through lectures, demonstrations, videotapes, mini-clinics and many ‘participation’ laboratory exercises that include the fabrication of orthopedic appliances, physical modalities, computer diagnostics and radiology. In-office teaching centers will be utilized during the third session to provide the optimum instructional setting.

Session 1 - Diagnosis & Treatment TM 1A   View Agenda
This first session’s instruction will center on the anatomy, histology, physiology and biomechanics of the temporomandibular joint and associated musculature. You will learn the physical examination and medical/dental history taking procedures. Instruction on record taking including: radiology, photography, physical assessment and range of motion studies. Instruction features a hands-on prospective that includes a cadaver session. Additionally each doctor will learn how to incorporate TMJ treatment and neuromuscular occlusion into both fixed and removable prosthetics as well as orthodontic occlusion.
L, P, 21 hours
 

Session 2 - Occlusal Finishing TM 1B   View Agenda
The second 3- day class will focus on the various phase 1 treatment modalities. Emphasis will be on physical medicine and dental orthotics. Phase 2 of stabilization treatment will constitute the remaining instructional material. The participant will discover the many stabilization dental appliances including fixed prosthetics, removable partials, over-partials, bite restorers, full dentures and orthodontics. Case presentations, fees, collections and individual case reviews of participant’s cases will be covered.
L, P, 20 hours

Session 3 - Physical Modalities TM 1C   View Agenda
The final session is designed as a clinical-laboratory learning experience that features six learning centers. The class is divided into six groups of no more than four participants each. Each center features one or more instructors in an intense hands-on learning session. These workshops will cover: appliance construction & adjustments, patient management, electro-diagnosis, office management, imaging, physical modalities, and occlusal workshop. These three intense days will allow you to experience the clinical objectives when treating the TMJ pain patient.
L, P, 18 hours
 

OBJECTIVES

• Learn to recognize, diagnose and treat Orofacial pain and occlusal disorders.

• To learn the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, and to know if the TMJ’s are normal and what to do if they are not.

• Become skilled at physical examination procedures including: dental/medical health history, photography, physical assessment, diagnostic imaging and bioelectric instrumentation for the TMJ dysfunctional patient.

• See how to evaluate comprehensive records and develop comprehensive treatment plans and have them accepted by the dental patient.

• To learn the protocols of treatment through a multidisciplinary approach to full body treatment and how to recognize and treat to a sound reproducible stable occlusion.

• Observe and learn in a clinical setting.

L - Lecture
P - Participation