Occlusion, TMD and Orofacial Pain, from Beginning to End

Overview

Occlusion, TMD and Orofacial Pain, from Beginning to End addresses the complex challenges of managing temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain in dental practice. The course offers a comprehensive review of multiple factors related to TMD and orofacial pain disorders, emphasizing diagnosis and treatment grounded in scientific principles to support appropriate therapeutic decisions.

On-demand dentistry education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Video lectures
Total size: 22 GB

Content

This course consists of 33 lectures covering diagnostic and management approaches to TMD and orofacial pain. Topics include anatomy, etiology, examination, differential diagnosis, pain management, occlusal appliance fabrication, headache types, neuropathic pain, orthodontic therapy, and the use of Botox in dentistry.

• Lecture 1: Introduction to TMD and Orofacial Pain
• Lecture 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics of the TMJ
• Lecture 3: Part 1 Etiology of TMD
• Lecture 4: Part 2 Etiology of TMD
• Lecture 5: Part 1a Five Joint Positions used in Dentistry Today
• Lecture 6: Five Joint Positions that are used in Dentistry Today
• Lecture 7: Understanding Intracapsular Disorders of the TMJ
• Lecture 8: Introduction to Orofacial Pain: Understanding the Concepts and Complexity
• Lecture 9: Understanding the Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Orofacial Pain: The Peripheral Nervous System
• Lecture 10: Understanding the 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: The Classification of Oral and Facial Pain
• Lecture 14: The History and Examination of the Orofacial Pain Patient
• Lecture 15: Keys to making a Differential Diagnosis: Is it Muscle Pain or Joint Pain?
• Lecture 16: The Use of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections: Part 1: Muscle Injections
• Lecture 17: The Use of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections: Part 2: 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: The Indications and Fabrication of a Stabilization Appliance
• Lecture 22: The Management of Muscle Pain with a Stabilization Appliance: What do you do next?
• Lecture 23: Indications and Fabrication of an Anterior Positioning Appliance
• Lecture 24: Treatment Protocol for using an Anterior Positioning Appliance
• Lecture 25: Headache – Part 1: Migraine, Tension Type Headache and Medication Overuse Headache
• Lecture 26: Headache – Part 2: Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia and Temporal Arteritis
• Lecture 27: Neuropathic Pains – Part 1: Trigeminal Neuralgia and Entrapment Neuropathy
• Lecture 28: Neuropathic Pains – Part 2: Neuritis and other Continuous Neuropathic Pains
• Lecture 29: Neuropathic Pains – Part 3: Continuous Dentoalveolar Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia and CRPS
• Lecture 30: Orthodontic Therapy and TM Disorders: Maintaining a Healthy Masticatory System
• Lecture 31: Diagnostic Considerations of Non-Odontogenic Toothache
• Lecture 32: Occlusal Appliances: Science or Theory?
• Lecture 33: The Use of Botox in Dentistry

What You Will Learn

• Differentiate temporomandibular disorders from other orofacial pain disorders.
• Understand the relationship between occlusion, bruxism, and temporomandibular disorders.
• Understand the relationship between cervical disorders and orofacial pain disorders.
• Take a comprehensive pain history and complete a thorough examination for temporomandibular and orofacial pain disorders.
• Understand the role of the clinical psychologist in managing orofacial pain disorders.
• Understand the role of the physical therapist in managing orofacial pain disorders.
• Understand the role of oral appliances in managing TMD.

Speakers

• Jeffrey P Okeson, DMD — University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Target Audience

This course is designed for dental practitioners and specialists interested in enhancing their understanding and management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. It is also suitable for those involved in orofacial pain diagnosis, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary care.

Why This Topic Matters

Occlusion, TMD and Orofacial Pain, from Beginning to End provides essential knowledge pertinent to dentistry, specifically focusing on orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders. Understanding these complex conditions supports improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning, enhancing professional confidence and patient care quality.

As part of MedHub Central’s on-demand educational offerings, this course strengthens the expertise of clinicians managing challenging orofacial pain cases, reinforcing core principles critical to contemporary dental practice.