Th6025 - "My Jaw Hurts! What do I do?” An Overview of Temporomandibular Disorders, Diagnosis and Management
Date/Time: 3/20/2025 12 - 3 p.m.
Type: Lectures Handouts: Yes
Room: GWCC - Thomas Murphy Ballroom 2-3
Dentist Fee: $0.00 Other Fee: $0.00
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Students
Keyword(s): Pain Management
TMJ/TMD
AGD Code: 180
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.