An update on Orofacial Pains and the recent TMJ Guidelines (DWD23APR25)

3468 the-internationa-orofacial-pain	differential diagnoses of oro-facial pai
Pain Management Manual	TMD checklist and exam 27 Nov

Need help viewing PDF documents?

Mandatory: Clinical Dental Technician (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

This course considers common orofacial pains that a primary care clinician would encounter. Recognition and management of common orofacial pains in particular pain of dental origin and TMJD will be discussed. It outlines diagnosis including red flags, prompt management and appropriate referral when necessary. Case studies will be used to translate to clinical situations and delegates are encouraged to bring a case of their own (with rads/photos) if they wish to do so.

• Demystify orofacial pain especially of dental origin and TMJD and familiarise with conditions associated with these umbrella terms
• Outline key investigative and management techniques for each condition
• Describe red flags and referral pathways
• Develop a holistic way of managing these patients

• Understand orofacial pain especially pain of dental origin and TMJD
• Be familiar with common conditions associated with these umbrella terms
• Be familiar with key investigative and management techniques for each condition
• Recognise red flags and when to refer