This one day course is meant to help the dental clinician to have a review of OFP and TMD; screen for these disorders; help identify ominous signs of OFP and make succinct, prompt referrals to medical colleagues; Also to help avoid the frustration of managing these conditions.
This course will consist of a half day lecture component followeed by a hands -on session which guide participants through carrying out a full TMJ examination.
Depending on the number of attendees additional oral medicine specialists with be in attendance to assist with hands oncomponent.
You will:
- have a broad understanding of Orofaial Pain and TMD
- understand the clinical screening for OFP conditions and ominous signs of pain
- learn basic cranial nerve screening
- learn basic clinical OFP examination and TMJ examination
- learn Head and neck screening in the context of OFP and TMD
- begin to understand when and to who to refer a case of OFP/TMD
Presented by Dr Davis Thomas
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