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

38 Weeks

41 Modules

Instructor:

Dr. Rosen, Dr. Watson

Location:

Online

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.

Read More About Some Signs of TMJ Dysfunction in the Adult and Pediatric Population >

Skills You Will 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 Similar Courses

Erin Carroll-Manning

I loved the structural explanations of the cranial. It really had me visualizing how everything is connected. I was surprised to learn that the narrower or flat the nasal passages the more difficult the drainage is. It makes sense. I always just thought of the palate pushing up. I really liked how we move our heads to breath and how important it is for the cranial to structurally be aligned for that.

I am able to explain to clients how things are connected and how important having the cranial aligned not only for breathing, but also for the CSF to flow in order to help keep up healthy physically and immune wise too. It makes sense that everything goes from the cranial to the tailbone. if that is not open or there is some type of obstruction how it can impact a growing child.

I will be advising clients to see chiropractors more often and not just for breast-feeding challenges.

Yes I would recommend this course. I think more people in my profession could use a class on how everything in the cranium is connected and if one structure is off how it can toss everything off. I do not think the majority of my industry understands the importance of functional and structural alignment and how it affects growth and development for their entire lives.

I think it was great.
Gabriela Quill, DC

I appreciate the variations shown for treating sphenobasilar restrictions. It was helpful to see the dural contacts broken up between the adult and pediatric skull and how to change the contact points. The fruit jar technique and modifications based on skull size.

This course helped me hone in my clinical skills. I had one pediatric patient that I was able to feel better movement of a sphenobasilar torsion post this course.

We appreciate the flexibility!
Shenaigh Newman, DC

“My three takeaways from this program are:
1. In depth overview regarding anatomy of the cranium especially the palate.
2. Detailed descriptions of assessment of palate and suture motion/restrictions.
3. Overview of corrections for restrictions of sutures and palate.

Very in-depth course on the assessment and corrections of the palate. I treat and assess the palate multiple times a day and will be using these techniques to continue to help my patients.

I treat newborns and infants with tongue ties multiple times a day and have always worked on the palate to help with function and symptoms. I have already started using some of these techniques (specifically the assessment and correction of the sphenobasilar junction) to help with high and narrow palates.

This is a great program. I would love an overview at the end of what an exam/treatment would look like. There were many assessments and corrections discussed but it was unclear how they all fit together within a single exam/visit.”

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