Praise For: Mastering TMJ Dysfunction

This is much more than a simple TMJ course. It teaches a deeper understanding of how TMJ relates to the rest of the body. It also teaches a lot of applications of cranial work into a clinical setting. It also talks about how to better communicate with dentists when they are needed.

It has added to my toolbox for managing these patients. There was the sphenomax instance where I learned a different way of doing the procedure. It worked as well as the two finger move.

I would recommend it. It’s more than a typical TMJ course.

Very enjoyable experience. Glad I took it.

My takeaways:
1. We have to get out of a mindset that all TMJ problems are due to postural issues or an ascending pattern. There are times when you need to work with a functional dentist for those patients with descending patterns.
2. It is important to work on the cranial bones along with the TMJ. Many techniques only focus on the TMJ, and this may lead to only short-term results.
3. The visual analysis and possibly taking photos of the patient’s face is quite important to really figure out the parts of the cranium that are affected. This will definitely take me some time to really become quick at this.

I have quite a few patients that ask me to work on their TMJ, but my method was just a mishmash of various techniques that didn’t always seem to work. With the techniques and systems Dr. Rosen has taught us, I feel much more confident and competent at assessing the issue and how to manage it. This week I had a 6-year-old come in with a Class III occlusion and his mom really wants me to help. The dentist has told them there is nothing they can do until he is older, and they will give him a device. This child had difficulty with feeding as a baby and even with speaking initially. I hope that I can apply Dr. Rosen’s teaching and let’s see where that gets him.

I just had a patient come in yesterday with a TMJ issue. He said he’s been clicking on his right TMJ for the past month and asked if I can help. So I started with some of the DeJarnette moves and he said to me that the clicking seems better and that it seems I know what I’m doing.

Yes, I would recommend this course as I believe there is lots of material that is not being taught elsewhere. Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson have had much success with many difficult TMJ cases, and this is worthwhile to learn.

My three takeaways:
1. TMJ issues are frequently triggered by other subluxations in the body that may affect the cervical curve or tension in the neck.
2. It is important not to overwhelm the neurology of the person by doing too much.
3. Correcting cranial and TMJ distortions is complicated but amazing results can be achieved if you master it!

I am better able to take care of clients with TMJ issues. I’ve had a long-term client with chronic TMJ distortion. I was able to evaluate and apply some of the temporal balancing techniques and she had more relief than she’s ever had.

Yes. I would recommend this program. So much information to help advance the skills and results achieved.

My three takeaways:
1) It is a very extensive course that works detailed through all the ways of examining a patient with TMD. 2) It helps to have had clinical experience to easier know how to apply the knowledge. 3) The information is well explained and shown how to apply.

Taking this course has helped me realize the impact cranial work can have on the body and nervous system. Despite it having “small” movements within the sutures, it is fascinating to see how delicate the nervous system is and is affected by these issues. Professionally this has helped me be able to have several views on patients’ problems and think of possible different approaches to chronic patients. Personally, I enjoy gaining more knowledge that makes me happy about my choice to become a chiropractor.

I had a 14 y/o patient come in with only TMJ pain that she had had for 2 years both when it was still and during chewing. Very active in sports. She had a very obvious postural distortion: anterior pelvis, extended spine and forward head. After starting care and working with adjustments, traction and exercises for about 2 months, she no longer had any jaw pain. (her and her parent were very surprised)

I would recommend it to coworkers who have an interest in applying this kind of care. It is definitely a very detailed course, so there needs to be some motivation about learning this kind of information before starting it.

My three takeaways:
1. The TMJ is not just a joint, but it is related to the other cranial bones, which impact the whole body. 2. Visual inspection of the face and the whole body is important before planning a treatment protocol. 3. Knowledge of the craniofacial dynamics is important in understanding the interaction of the body as a whole and not individual compartments.

The course has deepened my knowledge of the importance of working in an integrated manner. It gave me the knowledge I needed to bring my Craniosacral Therapy principles into orthodontic treatment.

A patient presented with TMJ pain with impaired hearing in the right TMJ. Assessment revealed frontal, temporal, occipital, and sphenoid subluxation. Using this technique and a dental splint technique, I managed to resolve the pain and hearing impairment in 2 weeks. Over the next 6 months, the patient stabilised and is now starting orthodontic care to reestablish the correct vertical dimension of occlusion, maintain the ideal height for the TMJ, and prevent subluxation.

Yes, this course is important information for Dentists and dental specialists’ armamentarium. A dental-specific course with no prior knowledge is encouraged to spread this important knowledge. I am prepared to discuss this further.