TMJ Course 1: TMJ AND AIRWAY: Growth, Development, and Early Signs & Diagnosis of Dysfunction
Course overview:
This course is designed to provide you with hands-on opportunities for diagnosis, evaluation, and enhanced learning. Through presentations and interactive sessions, you will deepen your understanding of TMJ anatomy; how the TMJ impacts growth and development of the craniofacial structure and airway; and how to diagnose underlying TMJ disorders, especially in children, when there is no pain to herald its presence.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the intricate relationship between TMJ growth and airway development.
- Acquire in-depth diagnostic skills to identify early signs of TMJ dysfunction.
- Engage in hands-on exercises for better observation and diagnosis of TMD issues.
- Enhance your ability to ask informed questions regarding TMD in your practice.
- Delve into conservative and preventive management approaches for optimal patient care.
Hands-On Sessions
- Diagnose and evaluate TMJ issues in real-world scenarios.
- Gain insights into identifying TMD problems in your clinical setting.
- Develop a sharper focus on diagnosis to enhance your treatment planning skills.
Course Schedule:
Day 1:
- Exploration of TMJ anatomy, growth, and development.
- Recognizing and diagnosing early signs of TMJ dysfunction in children and adults.
- Interactive sessions for observing TMD issues in practice.
Day 2:
- Hands-on diagnosis and evaluation exercises.
- Focused discussions on conservative and preventive management.
- Review of clinical cases including attendee cases.
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Weddle
DDS, FAGD, D-ABDSM
ASAP Pathway Co-Founder
Date: May 10-11, 2024
Location: Metropolitan Center for Complete Dentistry (MCCD) Training Center
49 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936