Comprehensive Course on Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain

Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD
Professor and Dean, Founder of the Orofacial Pain Program
University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Description

The management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain is a complex challenge in dentistry, due to the wide range of issues affecting masticatory function. This comprehensive course aims to equip clinicians with the knowledge to differentiate TMD from other orofacial pain disorders, ensuring the correct therapeutic strategies are applied. The course emphasizes diagnosis and evidence-based treatments and is ideal for all dental professionals seeking to better manage TMD and orofacial pain in their practice.

What You Will Learn

• Differentiate temporomandibular disorders from other orofacial pain disorders
• Understand the relationship between occlusion, bruxism, and TMD
• Understand how cervical disorders relate to orofacial pain
• Conduct thorough pain history and clinical examinations
• Explore the roles of psychologists and physical therapists in pain management
• Evaluate the effectiveness of oral appliances in TMD treatment

Course Content (33 Lectures)

• Lecture 1: Introduction to TMD and Orofacial Pain
• Lecture 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the TMJ
• Lecture 3: Etiology of TMD – Part 1
• Lecture 4: Etiology of TMD – Part 2
• Lecture 5: Five Joint Positions Used in Dentistry Today – Part 1a
• Lecture 6: Five Joint Positions Used in Dentistry Today
• Lecture 7: Understanding Intracapsular Disorders of the TMJ
• Lecture 8: Introduction to Orofacial Pain – Concepts and Complexity
• Lecture 9: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Orofacial Pain – Peripheral Nervous System
• Lecture 10: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Orofacial Pain
• Lecture 11: The History of Pain and Pain Concepts
• Lecture 12: Understanding Pain Referral in the Head and Neck
• Lecture 13: Classification of Oral and Facial Pain
• Lecture 14: History and Examination of the Orofacial Pain Patient
• Lecture 15: Differential Diagnosis – Muscle vs. Joint Pain
• Lecture 16: Muscle Injections – Diagnostic and Therapeutic
• Lecture 17: Nerve Blocks and Intracapsular Injections
• Lecture 18: Managing Muscle Pain – Part 1
• Lecture 19: Managing Muscle Pain – Part 2
• Lecture 20: Managing Muscle Pain – Part 3
• Lecture 21: Stabilization Appliance – Indications and Fabrication
• Lecture 22: Management of Muscle Pain with Stabilization Appliance
• Lecture 23: Anterior Positioning Appliance – Indications and Fabrication
• Lecture 24: Treatment Protocol for Anterior Positioning Appliance
• Lecture 25: Headaches – Part 1: Migraine, Tension Type, Medication Overuse
• Lecture 26: Headaches – Part 2: Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia, Temporal Arteritis
• Lecture 27: Neuropathic Pain – Part 1: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Entrapment Neuropathy
• Lecture 28: Neuropathic Pain – Part 2: Neuritis, Continuous Neuropathic Pain
• Lecture 29: Neuropathic Pain – Part 3: Continuous Dentoalveolar Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia, CRPS
• Lecture 30: Orthodontic Therapy and TM Disorders
• Lecture 31: Diagnostic Considerations for Non-Odontogenic Toothache
• Lecture 32: Occlusal Appliances – Science or Theory?
• Lecture 33: The Use of Botox in Dentistry

Technical Details

• Total Lectures: 33
• Total Duration: 33 hours
• Quality: Full HD video
• Total File Size: 22 GB