Mastering TMJ Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Chiropractic Approach for the Adult and Pediatric Patient

20 Weeks | 41 Modules

Instructor(s): Dr. Martin Rosen, Dr. Nancy Watson

Mastering TMJ Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Chiropractic Approach for the Adult and Pediatric Patient

Unlock your potential to work with patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. This course is designed to equip you with the clinical anatomy, physiology, and functional knowledge necessary to address and correct TMJ dysfunction using chiropractic cranial adjustingSM techniques.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction can present in adults and children with a variety of symptoms, affecting not only the jaw but also related structures like the head, neck, and ears. It may sometimes be subtle or mistaken for other conditions. If TMJ dysfunction is suspected, early evaluation is essential for appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and to prevent long term or future compensations and complications.

This course is essential for any chiropractor looking to expand their knowledge and skill set in treating TMJ dysfunction. In this comprehensive course, you will dive deep into the intricacies of the TMJ, learning the critical examination and treatment protocols necessary to treat TMJ dysfunction effectively, ensuring better outcomes for your patients and enhanced collaboration with dental professionals.

Take the next step in your professional journey. Enroll in our TMJ Dysfunction course today and start making a difference in your patients’ lives.

What You’ll Learn

Functional Anatomy and Physiology of the TMJ: Gain an in-depth understanding of the TMJ’s anatomy and physiology, crucial for accurate evaluation and treatment
Chiropractic/Dental Co-Treatment Models and Protocols: Learn the basics of dental terminology and approaches, enabling you to collaborate effectively with dental professionals on co-treatment protocols
Complete TMJ Examination Techniques: Master the examination techniques needed to identify the type of TMJ dysfunction in both adult and pediatric patients
Cranial Bone Involvement Identification: Discover how to pinpoint specific cranial bone involvements and determine the correct adjusting sequence to restore normal TMJ mechanics
Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting ^SM Protocols: Learn specific chiropractic cranial adjusting protocols to correct cranial bone misalignments and restore proper TMJ function
Patient Exercises for TMJ Function Restoration: Equip your patients with exercises designed to help restore and maintain normal TMJ function.

Resources Provided

Video Class Modules: Access detailed video lessons that cover every aspect of TMJ dysfunction and its treatment
Evaluation & Technique Presentations: Watch and learn from expert presentations that demonstrate effective evaluation techniques and treatment protocols
Practical Demonstrations: See real-life demonstrations of TMJ adjustment techniques to enhance your learning experience
Live Calls with the Instructor: Participate in live calls with Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson, where you can ask questions and get personalized guidance
Interactive Private Facebook Group: Join a community of like-minded professionals in our private Facebook group for ongoing support and collaboration
Complete PDF Workbooks: Receive comprehensive PDF workbooks that complement your learning and provide a valuable reference for future practice
Complete Transcriptions of All Videos: Receive the entire word for word transcriptions of all videos in the class
Email Access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson: Get direct email access to the instructors for any questions or guidance you need during the course

Course Contents

41 Modules | 41 CTAs

Class 1 – Implications of TMJ Dysfunction in Infants Class 2 – The Importance of Early Intervention Class 3 – Spinal Examination Procedures Class 4 – Cranial Examination Class 5 – The Cranial and TMJ Relationship and TMJ Anatomy Class 6 – The TMJ Ligaments Class 7 – Movements of the TMJ Class 8 – The TMJ Muscles Class 9 – The Accessory Muscles of Mastication Class 10 – The Three Phases of TMJ Movement Class 11 – Retro-discal Space Class 12 – Dental Cranial TMJ Relationships Class 13 – Functional Dentistry Relationships Class 14 – Airway Dysfunction Class 15 – Cranial Bone Motion and Functional Dentistry Class 16 – Functional Integrative Approach Class 17 – Case Management Class 18 – TMJ Evaluation – Role of the Cranial Bones Class 19 – External Evaluation – Visual Analysis Class 20 – External Evaluation – Muscle Testing Class 21 – External Evaluation – TMJ Trigger Points Class 22 – External Evaluation – The Sutural System and Symmerty Class 23 – Pediatric TMJ and Palate Evaluation Class 24 – Internal Palate Sutures and Bite Evaluation Class 25 – Evaluating Your Clinical Findings and Correcting the TMJ Class 26 – Individual Cranial Bone Corrections Class 27 – Correcting the Frontal Bone Class 28 – Correcting the Temporal Bone Class 29 – Sphenomaxillary Suture and Sphenoid Wing Balancing Class 30 – TMJ Reflex Points – Zygomatic Fossa – Fruit Jars Class 31 – Adult TMJ Techniques – Setting the Mandible Class 32 – Step by Step Approach Class 33 – Step by Step for the Temporal Bone Class 34 – Step by Step for the Frontal Bone Class 35 – Step by Step for the Sphenoid Class 36 – Demonstration of TMJ Evaluation Class 37 – Demonstration When the Temporal Bone Is the Issue Class 38 – Demonstration When the Frontal Bone Is the Issue Class 39 – Demonstration When the Sphenoid Is the Issue Class 40 – TMD Functional Approach Class 41 – Case Studies

Meet the Instructors

As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence. Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession. Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.

Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.

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Feedback From Our Students

Courtney Neill, DC

This TMJ course was both thorough and clinically applicable. I really appreciated the way Dr. Martin explained the anatomy and mechanics of the TMJ, breaking down the role of each cranial bone and then showing how it all integrates into overall cranial and neurological function. His ability to connect these complex relationships in such a clear and systematic way made the material easy to follow and even easier to implement. I also really liked the videos where he walked through his specific procedures and adjusting protocols—seeing his hands-on process in real time helped solidify the concepts and gave me confidence in applying them in practice. Lastly, I appreciated learning about how and when to refer out if needed, and how to co-manage cases.

I feel way more confident speaking to dentists now, having better verbiage and understanding of the mechanics. Also, teaching for PPI, I have more confidence speaking about not just the TMJ, but each roll of the cranial bones from infant to adult.

I have been using the 5-point mandible check on both adults and kids and it’s been a great indicator system not just for me but even validating to the patient that there is an issue.

Yes, I would recommend this program. This class is so thorough. It goes above and beyond in demonstrating the specifics of each cranial bone and adjusting protocols and how to communicate with other practitioners.
Dr. Rebecca Connor

I found this class to be much more in depth than I imagined and was very grateful for it. I found that learning how each cranial bone affects the TMJ in different ways to differentiate the root cause of the TMJ problem to be very helpful. I find most people/practitioners treat all TMJ issues the same for all people so learning how to use clues by observing the patient, what cranial distortions or muscle patterns are found, etc. to determine the best course of action. I also really appreciated the way everything was put together and showed a real time assessment in the last few videos to understand how all of this information would play out with a live patient.

Taking this program has impacted my life professionally because I was able to take bits that I was learning as we went along and bring them immediately to certain patients and became more thorough in their assessment and treatments, which allowed for better results. It has already broadened the way I have been able to help people at work and in my own family and brought in others with similar issues to be helped as well.

In my office, I have a patient who has dealt with chronic TMJ pain for years. Under regular care she had been getting a lot of relief from her symptoms, but this relief would only last so long, maybe a week or up to three weeks at times but it always came back. As I worked through these courses modules, I was able to be more specific in this patients treatment and by addressing the same areas I was but also focusing more on her frontal bone based on the new indicators I learned, she was able to feel much more improvement and her adjustments started to hold better with less symptoms and pain.

Yes, I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to help with TMJ related issues, and this deepened my understanding of cranial work and its relationship as well. I have already gotten more patients for TMJ specifically because not many other providers in my area even know where to begin when addressing the TMJ and this helped me feel more confident in being able to help fill a need so many patients are looking for.

I just wanted to say thank you for the work that you do and putting these programs out to help other providers. And thank you for reaching out and keeping me on track. This has been a whirlwind of a year for me personally and for my office so trying to keep up with this coursework and learn the most I can from it while dealing with everything I was here was challenging but I appreciated the emails letting me know where I was and what was needed to catch up as necessary.
Dr. Brooke AE Lee

I love the breakdown for the protocols for each of the three majors. Temporal, Frontal and Sphenoid. That was my favorite part. I also love the Kinesiology testing for the occlusion, half open and full open. The last thing that I truly appreciate within this class is the way that it just improves and adds on to the rest of the information that I have learned from your classes.

I think that this class will make me more focused on how I treat TMJ issues in adults and with my protocols for infants. I have done the intraoral work for years and this class is the gold standard for treatment. I am thankful for this information.

I have used this quite a few times in many of my adult patients and more specifically in one of the full-term/full size twins that I have been working with in the last couple of months.

Yes, as always! I recommend your classes to everyone that I can! Infinity!

I just love learning, specifically from you two! I have found a renewed sense of wanting to absorb and master everything that you guys teach! Thank you.