Orofacial pain symptoms are reported in adults, but young adolescents and children
can also present with these diagnostic challenges. To manage or refer these
disorders effectively, you must first be able to differentiate among these multifaceted
disorders. A proper diagnosis will lead you to select the appropriate therapy for the
best resolution of each patient’s problems based on sound scientific principles. Learn
the appropriate use of occlusal appliances in this patient population, the differential
diagnosis of headaches in children, the relationship between orthodontic therapy and
TMD and potential causes of sleep-related bruxism.