Mastering TMJ Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Chiropractic Approach for the Adult and Pediatric Patient
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
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Module 01 Implications of TMJ Dysfunction in Infants
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Module 02 The Importance of Early Intervention
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Module 03 Spinal Examination Procedures
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Module 04 Cranial Examination
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Module 05 The Cranial and TMJ Relationship and TMJ Anatomy
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Module 06 The TMJ Ligaments
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Module 07 Movements of the TMJ
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Module 08 The TMJ Muscles
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Module 09 The Accessory Muscles of Mastication
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Module 10 The Three Phases of TMJ Movement
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Module 11 Retro-discal Space
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Module 12 Dental Cranial TMJ Relationships
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Module 13 Functional Dentistry Relationships
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Module 14 Airway Dysfunction
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Module 15 Cranial Bone Motion and Functional Dentistry
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Module 16 Functional Integrative Approach
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Module 17 Case Management
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Module 18 TMJ Evaluation - Role of the Cranial Bones
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Module 19 External Evaluation - Visual Analysis
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Module 20 External Evaluation - Muscle Testing
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Module 21 External Evaluation - TMJ Trigger Points
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Module 22 External Evaluation - The Sutural System and Symmerty
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Module 23 Pediatric TMJ and Palate Evaluation
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Module 24 Internal Palate Sutures and Bite Evaluation
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Module 25 Evaluating Your Clinical Findings and Correcting the TMJ
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Module 26 Individual Cranial Bone Corrections
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Module 27 Correcting the Frontal Bone
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Module 28 Correcting the Temporal Bone
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Module 29 Sphenomaxillary Suture and Sphenoid Wing Balancing
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Module 30 TMJ Reflex Points - Zygomatic Fossa - Fruit Jars
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Module 31 Adult TMJ Techniques - Setting the Mandible
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Module 32 Step by Step Approach
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Module 33 Step by Step for the Temporal Bone
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Module 34 Step by Step for the Frontal Bone
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Module 35 Step by Step for the Sphenoid
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Module 36 Demonstration of TMJ Evaluation
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Module 37 Demonstration When the Temporal Bone Is the Issue
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Module 38 Demonstration When the Frontal Bone Is the Issue
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Module 39 Demonstration When the Sphenoid Is the Issue
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Module 40 TMD Functional Approach
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Module 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.
Feedback From Our Students
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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.
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Dr. Jacobe Holman
Firstly, the importance of craniofacial growth and development on TMJ function. Second, the kinematic relationship between the TMJ and posture/subluxation is fascinating. Third, the ability to manage yet another important aspect of holistic subluxation-based care is invaluable.
I love that I/we have learned so much already, and then a whole new layer of understanding and connection within the system is incredible.
A patient had chronic low back/sacral/pelvic stiffness and ache. Also had considerable issues with a jaw that popped on both sides. The patient had been under corrective care for just over a year with little to no change in orthopedic X-ray measurements or mobility. Although the ache was a little better. After 3 weeks of no change (when I assumed care), I stopped adjusting the pelvis/sacrum, focusing solely on UC and Cranial indicators. Started with Intra-oral release of occiput bilateral, then a Right temporal external. After 3 weeks, 6 visits, lower back was adjustable and no longer tight. Jaw stopped popping as bad.
I would highly recommend this course to others. Whether you intend to market to the TMJ population or not, this program, yet again provides a clearer view of how subluxation influences the human condition.
This program was amazing. I really appreciated the demonstrations at the end. I also LOVED learning new material, a new language to use when classifying this very specific aspect of cranial work and sublimation management in general.
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Raisa Cipriano, DC
My three takeaways:
1. I appreciate how digestible each video is. It makes a lot of information feel less daunting. 2. Great information about TMJ, cranials, and co-managing with dentists. 3. Learned new techniques to analyze and adjust the TMJ.Professionally, I learned techniques for the neck/TMJ I’m excited to implement to my patients this week. Personally, I feel like I gained so much knowledge regarding evaluating, assessing, and adjusting the TMJ and cranials.
Yes, I would recommend this course! If any of my colleagues are interested in learning more about the TMJ and cranials, I would definitely recommend this course because of how digestible it is.
I’m not sure if you offer courses in person, but I would appreciate having a hands-on component as I am a kinesthetic learner 🙂 However, I really appreciated this content!!
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