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Speaker: Dr. Yang Gu
Dalhousie University

Abstract: What is the reason that TMDs happen after dental procedures? Do we really know the patient’s TMJ complex baseline before a dental procedure? How to adjust your restoration plan to fit the patient’s TMJ complex status? How to manage common TMDs in a dental office? The knowledge and clinical skill will help you to avoid unnecessary complaints after your dental procedure, such as myalgia, arthralgia, neuralgia or chewing dysfunction.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Anatomy and neurophysiology of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Complex
2. How to know your patient's TMJ complex status? What is the cause-and-effect correlation?
3. Common Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs) and their diagnostic criteria
4. Management guidelines and the appropriate usage of oral appliances

Tuition: $69/2 ADA CERP credit hours

Course Prerequisites: None required 
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.