Cranio-Mandibular therapeutics for Dentists
| Course title | Cranio-Mandibular therapeutics for Dentists | |||
| Instructor | Dr Tzvika Greenbaum, PhD, MaPT (Manip & Sports), BPT | |||
| Participants | Dentists (D.M.D) | |||
| Description | Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) refer to several highly common clinical disorders that involve the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the adjacent structures. TMD is one of the most frequent causes of orofacial pain & headache and is associated with basic functional limitations such as difficulties in chewing, talking, and yawning. Additionally, TMD patients tends to suffer from other disabling pain syndromes such as Migraine, tension type HA and neck pain – therefore introducing a challenge to clinicians.
Dry Needling of specific facial and cervical Myofascial sources of Pain is an extremely effective evidence supported clinical tool for patients with Orofacial Pain and Headaches. In this course, participants will learn an effective evidence informed assessment & practical dry needling therapy for patients with TMD’s and other forms of orofacial pain |
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| Contact hours | This is a 16 hour course (2 full days) | |||
| Course objectives | After completing to course participant will be able to:
1. Know the up to date scientific background of musculoskeletal pain & dysfunction in Cranio-Mandibular region 2. Recognize signs & symptoms of serious medical problems (not musculoskeletal) in people with Cranio-Mandibular pain (i.e. red flags) and will know how to respond accordingly 3. Practically know how to assess, evaluate & recognize common clinical patterns in people with TMD 4. Effectively & safely apply Dry Needling techniques to several myofascial structures that are relevant to patients with Orofacial Pain and Headache. |
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| Course format | Instructor led course: lectures (40%) & practical (60%) sessions | |||
| Course title | Cranio-Mandibular therapeutics for Dentists | |||
| Instructor | Dr. Tzvika Greenbaum, BPT MaPT (Manip & Sports), PhD | |||
| Participants | Dentists (D.M.D) | |||
| Description | Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) refer to several highly common clinical disorders that involve the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the adjacent structures. TMD is one of the most frequent causes of orofacial pain & headache and is associated with basic functional limitations such as difficulties in chewing, talking, and yawning. Additionally, TMD patients tends to suffer from other disabling pain syndromes such as Migraine, tension type HA and neck pain – therefore introducing a challenge to clinicians.
Dry Needling of specific facial and cervical Myofascial sources of Pain is an extremely effective evidence supported clinical tool for patients with Orofacial Pain and Headaches. In this course, participants will learn an effective evidence informed assessment & practical dry needling therapy for patients with TMD’s and other forms of orofacial pain |
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| Contact hours | This is a 16 course (2 full days) | |||
| Course objectives | After completing to course participant will be able to:
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| Course format | Instructor led course: lectures (40%) & practical (60%) sessions | |||
Course Schedule:
Day 1
| 8:30-9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00-11:00 | Clinically oriented scientific background:
· Clinical anatomy of masticatory system · kinesiology, mechanics & patho-mechanics of the TMJ · Neck-Jaw connections: anatomical & functional · Epidemiology of TMD · Etiology of TMD · Psychosocial factors in TMD · Common dental approach to TMD (oral appliance, behavioral therapy, surgical options) |
| 11:00-11:30 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:00 | · The neck-jaw connections |
| 12:00-13:00 | Palpation of the masticatory system: Extra & Intra Oral |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-15:30 | Subjective assessment of the masticatory system according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) |
| 15:30-15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45-17:00 | Physical assessment of the masticatory system according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) |
Day 2
| 9:00-10:30 | 1. Scientific background of myofascial Trigger points
2. Dry Needling safety |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:30 | DN for the upper neck muscles: SCM, Upper trapezius, Sub occipitals and Splenius capitis |
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30-15:00 | DN for the mouth closers: Masseter, Temporalis, Medial pterygoid |
| 15:00-15:15 | Coffee break |
| 15:15-16:45 | DN for the mouth closers: Lateral pterygoid, Supra-Hyoids (Digastric, Mylohyoid), Infra-Hyoids (Sterno & Omohyoids) |
| 16:45-17:00 | Clinical points and day summary |