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DD0009: Temporomandibular Disorders

 
Date: By Request Course Status: Available
Facility: In Your Clinic Location:
Instructor: Greg Goddard Director: Greg Goddard
Level: Basic Audience: Dentists
Quota: 6 - 10 students Tuition: $0.00
Hours: 32.00 (Total CDE); 32.00 (AGD - 182)
Summary:

This course will combine lecture, case presentations, hands-on clinical examinations, and clinical patient observations. The goal is to allow the participant to feel more confident in treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

To request this course, please contact Greg Goddard at one of the following numbers:
510-535-4410
415-621-8056
or email him at GregG@nativehealth.org

Cost is $1500 plus travel/per diem for each instructor.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the basic anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) muscle system.
2. Understand 5 causes of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
3. Know the common signs and symptoms of TMD.
4. Perform a TMD screening history and exam.
5. Make 4 common diagnoses.
6. Recommend 10 self-care treatments.
7. Recognize 3 conditions that need medical referrals.

Prerequisites:

None

Tuition Payment Information:

Costs will be negotiated between the instructor and the facility where the course is taught.

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