Temporomandibular disorders affect approximately 10% of the general population. Obtaining an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan can be perplexing. This course will review the types of TMDs: arthrogenous disorders, myogenous disorders, internal derangements, as well as other uncommon joint conditions. Etiology, pathogenesis, pain mechanisms and dysfunction, examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management strategies will be discussed. Dentists will learn how to easily differentiate between muscle vs. joint conditions and implement medical, dental, pharmacologic and behavioral treatments. 

One in six dental patients experience orofacial pain. Most often, this pain presents as a toothache. However, not all toothaches are caused by an odontogenic source. Unfortunately, these types of pain sources can be perplexing for both the patient and the dentist. This course will provide a comprehensive review of non-odontogenic sources of tooth pain. Attendees will learn how to differentiate between odontogenic and non-odontogenic toothaches, the appropriate examination methods, diagnostic tests, and management of non-odontogenic toothaches.

Dentists are often the primary care providers who patients consult to evaluate oral lesions. Appropriately diagnosing and managing oral mucosal diseases can be challenging. A sound understanding of oral mucosal diseases and employing a systematic approach for examination and assessment will allow for an efficient, accurate diagnosis. This presentation will outline conditions affecting the oral soft tissues and how to manage them while aiding clinicians in forming differential diagnoses, understanding how to order appropriate diagnostic tests and the appropriate management of oral mucosal lesions. 

Many patients with orofacial pain disorders require pharmacologic intervention. Patient outcomes are dependent on appropriate medication selection, adverse effect profile, and method of administration. This course will review the top 10 medications used for arthrogenous, myogenous, and neuropathic conditions as well as the various topical, oral and injectable medications. We will discuss choosing the appropriate medications for arthrogenous, myogenous, and neuropathic disorders and examine the mechanism of action of pharmacotherapeutics for orofacial pain and their common adverse effects.