Diagnosing and Managing Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care Settings (DWD23FEB23)

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SubjectOcclusion and TMJOral and maxillofacial surgery
DescriptionDiscussing the techniques to treat and prevent exacerbation of painful temporomandibular disorders that can be employed in primary care settings and the patient pathway for refractory cases that require specialist intervention.
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VenueBlackboard Collaborate, - Virtual  View details
Date & timeThursday 23 February 2023, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerClaire Wilson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist, or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C
CPD hours1:30
Cost£10.00
Aims

To provide an update on management of painful temporomandibular disorders and key differential diagnoses

Objectives
  1. To outline the types of temporomandibular joint pains
  2. To highlight red flag signs and key differential diagnoses
  3. To discuss the management techniques for temporomandibular pain and referral options for refractory cases
Learning outcomes
  1. Delegates will have awareness of red flag signs and symptoms and important differential diagnoses for pain in the temporal region
  2. Delegates will have an understanding of management of temporomandibular conditions in primary care
  3. Delegates will have an understanding of when it is appropriate to refer temporomandibular pain and management techniques that may be utilised in secondary and tertiary centres