Course Description

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMDs): A Global Overview and Indications for Surgery
Category: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Course Code:5356

Synopsis:
This presentation will provide an overview of the evaluation, differential diagnosis and diagnostic imaging for temporomandibular joint disorders. We will also review the pharmacologic, physical and splint therapies for TMDs as well as common TMD management errors.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Discuss the various conservative therapies for TMDs
2. Describe surgical treatment methods for various TMDs
3. Review success rates for various surgical techniques for TMDs

This course is underwritten by a grant from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Speaker(s):
William Chung, DDS, MD