The Pankey Institute

A Comprehensive Look at TMD Patients from Diagnosis to Restorative - Part 1

  Led by Dr. Herb Blumenthal

Faculty: Dr. John Droter, Dr. Ed Zebovitz, Dr. Glenn Kidder, Dr. Ernie Anderson, Mary Osborne, R.D.H.

This course provides “must have” information and experiential learning for anyone treating TMD patients using all types of splint therapy. All experience levels are welcome and will benefit. Even if you think you have some understanding in this area of dentistry, this course will take your understanding and skills to the next level.

From experts Dr. John Droter and Dr. Ed Zebovitz you will learn: Understanding the TM Joint

• Why there has been so much confusion in the past about TMD
• Orthopedic medicine and how it applies to the TMJ
• What keeps joints healthy and what causes joints to break down
• How and when to order CT and MRI scans
• How to read and interpret CT and MRI scans
• Why some clicks are dangerous and others are not
• How to tell which of your patients are at risk for pain and dysfunction before you start any type of dental treatment

While working with a partner in the Clinic, you will learn from Dr. Herb Blumenthal: The Relationship of the Muscles of the Stomatognathic System to Occlusal Harmony and Disharmony

• Identifying the muscular components of the Stomatognathic System
• How to examine and track the progress of these muscles during treatment
• What is the significance of the Agonist and Antagonist relationship of muscles of
the Stomatognathic System in the TMD patient
• How to work with an anterior deprogrammer to facilitate making an initial
 diagnosis and to involve the patient in a co-discovery process

From Dr. Glenn Kidder you will learn: The many indications for splints and equilibration in everyday dentistry

• How equilibration can improve esthetics along with stability

• Many helpful hints for splint therapy and equilibration

• How to explain the need for splints and equilibration and be paid
a fair fee with appreciation for these services

• Cases that you will work with in the Laboratory

From Dr. Ernie Anderson you will learn: Considerations for the Restorative process for TMD patients

• How to treatment plan TMD patients

• What materials to use in their treatment

• Expectations for you and your patient over time

• Cases that you will work with in the Laboratory

From Mary Osborne, R.D.H., you will learn:

• How to listen for fears, hopes, barriers, and values in new and existing patients
• How to help hygienists and other team members understand and support TMD conversations with patients
• Language and strategies to engage patients in learning
• How to use your exam to help patients own their TMD problems

Credits: 47 AGD Lecture & Participation Credits

Limited: 24 Students

Upcoming Sessions:
May 20-24, 2012
January 13-17, 2013
(Sunday 12:00 p.m. - Thursday 1:00 p.m.)

Tuition: $4,900

Find information on A Comprehensive Look at TMD - Part 2.