Managing TMD: What Dentists Should Know

Managing TMD: What Dentists Should Know is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.

Released: 11/11/2020
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Overview:
Trauma is the most common cause of pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMD). More than half (61%) of trauma cases result from patients opening their mouth too wide or too long. Dr. Schiffman presents current evidence-based diagnostic criteria for screening and diagnosing the most common pain-related TMD that can be easily used in the clinical setting. Then he describes management techniques to minimize TMD pain during dental treatment. Finally, he explains how to implement evidence-based simple self-care instructions and medications for managing patients with painful TMD. You will be ready the next time your patient complains of painful TMD during or after a dental procedure.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Identify the most common pain-related TMD.
• Recognize the TMD pain disorder that refers to teeth.
• Identify patients at risk of developing or exacerbating pre-existing TMD before treating them.
• Recognize how to minimize trauma to the patient’s jaw during dental procedures.
• Describe what to do if the patient develops TMD pain during or after treatment.
• Select the treatment options for initial care for painful TMD including home based self care techniques and medications.
• Determine what to do if the patient has persistent TMD pain after treatment.

Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

2.0 CE Credits