Occlusion, TMJ dysfunctions and orofacial pain from A to Z

Course Overview

A “Must-Have” Evidence-Based Library for just €149.

Dr. Jeffrey Okeson is the world’s leading authority on Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain. His textbooks are the gold standard in universities globally. Now, you can access his complete 31-hour lecture series for a fraction of the original cost.

This course moves beyond theory, providing you with scientifically backed protocols to evaluate pain patients, establish accurate diagnoses (Muscle vs. Joint), and implement effective treatments ranging from appliance therapy to injections.

Curriculum Syllabus

Module 1: Masticatory Function & Dysfunction

(7 Lessons – 6h 50m)

• Anatomy and Biomechanics of the TMJ.
• Etiology of TMD: Where does Occlusion fit?
• The 5 Joint Positions used in dentistry (Science vs. Controversy).
• Understanding Intracapsular Disorders.

Module 2: The Neurophysiology of Pain

(5 Lessons – 4h 39m)

• Peripheral vs. Central Nervous System mechanisms.
• Understanding Pain Modulation and Referral patterns in the head and neck.
• The history of pain concepts.

Module 3: Diagnosis & Evaluation

(5 Lessons – 4h 38m)

• Differential Diagnosis: Is it Muscle Pain or Joint Pain?
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Injections (Muscle, Nerve Blocks, Intracapsular).
• History taking and examination protocols.

Module 4: Managing TMD

(7 Lessons – 6h 29m)

• Managing Muscle Pain: Co-contraction, Myospasm, and Myofascial Pain.
• Stabilization Appliances: Indications, Fabrication, and Management.
• Anterior Positioning Appliances: Protocols and Step-by-Step treatment.

Module 5: Headache & Neuropathic Pain

(5 Lessons – 4h 49m)

• Headaches: Migraine, Tension-Type, and Medication Overuse.
• Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia and Temporal Arteritis.
• Neuropathic Pain: Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neuritis, and CRPS.
• Differentiation of toothache from non-odontogenic sources.

Module 6: Advanced Considerations

(4 Lessons – 4h 09m)

• Orthodontics and TMD: Fact vs. Fiction.
• Non-odontogenic Toothache Diagnosis.
• Botox in Dentistry: Indications and Usage.
• Occlusal Appliances: A comprehensive review of types and effects.

About Dr. Jeffrey P. Okeson

Dr. Okeson has authored two best-selling textbooks on TMJ disorders, translated into 12 languages. With over 250 publications and 1,300 invited lectures across 60 countries, he is the definitive voice in the field of Gnathology and Orofacial Pain.