An overview of TMD (DWD8APR25)

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SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionAn overview of the current assessment and management of TMD in primary care and a brief overview of what a TMJ surgeon has to offer in addition to conservative management and when to refer.
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 8 April 2025, 19:00 to 20:00
LecturerAndrew Sidebottom  View details
Target audience

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Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To understand initial key points in history taking and clinical examination of a patient with TMD

Objectives
  • To understand basic initial management
  • To understand what role the orthodontist has in management and evidence base
  • To understand which patients to refer for specialist surgical advice
  • To understand basic surgical management from arthrocentesis to joint replacement and their indication
  • To understand which patients, require more urgent referral
Learning outcomes
  • Understand the principles of basic initial management
  • Understand their role in long term management
  • Utilise the underlying evidence base
  • Refer patients appropriately for specialist surgical advice
  • Understand the basic surgical management for TMD