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Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) represent a common source of chronic orofacial pain in the general dental population. Epidemiologic data indicate that approximately 10–15% of adults in the United States experience clinically significant TMJ-related symptoms, yet many remain undiagnosed or receive delayed or inappropriate care. Patients frequently present first to the general dentist with complaints of jaw pain, headaches, joint sounds, functional limitation, or unexplained dental discomfort.This 2-day evidence-based didactic and hands-on course is designed to provide general dentists with a structured, clinically applicable framework for the evaluation, diagnosis, and conservative management of common TMJ disorders within the scope of general dental practice. Emphasis is placed on contemporary evidence, risk-conscious decision-making, and conservative, reversible treatment approaches.
Instruction integrates current literature with years of focused clinical experience, translating complex diagnostic and treatment concepts into practical protocols that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice. Didactic sessions focus on diagnosis-driven care, while hands-on components reinforce examination techniques, bite registration techniques, appliance design principles, and treatment sequencing.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to identify appropriate TMJ disorders for in-office management, initiate evidence-based treatment, monitor outcomes, and recognize indications for referral, thereby improving patient care and outcomes.
Course Outline
Day 1 - June 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:30 pm: Foundations and Diagnostic Principles
Epidemiology and Scope of TMJ Disorders
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the TMJ
Patient History and Clinical Examination
Diagnostic Classification of TMJ Disorders
Imaging and Adjunctive Diagnostic Tools
Day 2- June 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:30 pm: Treatment Planning and Clinical Application
Conservative Management Principles
Occlusal Appliance Therapy (Didactic)
Hands-On Clinical Exercises
Treatment Sequencing and Case Management
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Event Venue
Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep Center of Georgia, 200 Ashford Center North Suite 195,Atlanta,GA,United States, Dunwoody
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