Become a Master of Biomechanical TMD Treatment
IN-CLASS, TMD TRAINING COURSES
2024 Oct. 25/26
2024 Nov. 29/30
2025 TBD
MASTER
Embark on a transformative journey to unlock the full spectrum of knowledge and expertise in Biomechanical Temporomandibular Disorders (Biomechanical TMD) with our comprehensive 4 Levels of Learning program. Whether you’re just beginning or striving for mastery, our tailored courses cater to your needs:
Level 1:
A Balanced Approach to TMD – Ideal for those seeking a foundational understanding. Learn to recognize symptoms and initiate basic interventions.
Level 2:
Competence in TMD – Advance your skills in diagnosis, treatment protocols, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Level 3:
Excellence in TMD – Elevate your practice with advanced training in management, comprehensive treatment planning, and patient education.
Level 4:
Mastery in TMD – Become a leader in the field. Delve into advanced concepts and position yourself as an authority.
Level up your skills, collaborate effectively, and elevate your practice. Join us and unlock the expertise needed to excel in TMD care.
Lecture Format
- Discover the intricate connection between occlusion, biomechanics, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
- Understand how TMD affects the entire body beyond the TMJ
- Learn to recognize signs, symptoms, and underlying issues, and gain strategies to reduce biomechanical strain, eliminating TMD pain for your patients
Clinical Hands-on Format
- Immerse yourself in a clinical hands-on format to master TMD diagnosis and treatment
- Learn precise record-taking methods and utilize cutting-edge tools like T-scan for occlusal balance
- Discover jaw tracking, EMGs, and TENS for structural strain diagnosis
- Acquire skills in coronoplasty and Natural Fit Orthotic application for chronic pain relief
- Collaborate with healthcare providers for optimal patient outcomes
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LEARN
Master TMD Diagnosis
- Gather crucial information to inform patients and
define the problem’s scope - Utilize patient photos to facilitate TMD discussions and treatment planning
- Identify unique obstacles for improved treatment outcomes. Enhance your TMD expertise with simple yet effective diagnostic techniques
- Achieve significant relief for TMD patients by Functionally Rebalancing with the T-scan, targeting muscular pain and sensitivity
- Utilize ULF TENS, Kinesiograph, and Modjaw to address overbites, teeth wear, and postural issues
- Learn Biomechanical Rebalance protocols for occlusal balance
- Expand your treatment arsenal and gain insights from Upper Cervical Chiropractors and Biomechanical therapists
- Improve therapy success and efficiency in TMD treatment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and well-being
T-Scan
- Functionally Rebalancing with theT-scan will bring substantial relieve to your TMD patients
- Especially effective with patients with muscular pain in the jaws and neck, jaw pain, and sensitive teeth
- A functional re-balance can be performed on the patient’s teeth or on an anatomically shaped dental orthotic (Natural Fit Orthotic).
- The basic use of the T-scan will be taught as well as the use of T-scan directed coronoplasty
ULF TENS and the Kinesiograph
- Learn how gathering of the correct information will assists in both informing the patient and defining the scope of the problem
- Learn how taking photos of the patient opens up the discussion of TMD and its consequences to patients. This is one by your team with simple training
- Learn how to use the photos in your diagnosis and plan out our treatment. Every patient is unique and knowing where obstacles sit will improve your TMD treatment outcomes
- Bringing more tools to the treatment of your patient will improve the time and success rate of your TMD therapy
Protocol for Medical Reporting within a TMD Practice
- Documentation of complicated medical / dental problems is crucial to help build your TMD referral practice
- You will be provided with letters, forms and reports that will allow you to quickly provide – not only the legal documentation for your own office, but help communicate with medical doctors, alternative Health Care Providers (HPC’s), and Legal Teams.
Posture and the Importance of the CCJ
- Experience the approach of Upper Cervical Chiropractors and Biomechanical therapists in the Treatment of TMD
How to collaborate with Health Care Providers
- Learn how to collaborate with those Health Providers (HCP’s) that are key to helping you patient resolve their chronic pain associated their TMD/Malocclusion
- Learn how to pick the HCP’s that will understand the goals you have for your patients and will patients to you to help solve their problems
The Importance of Sleep
- Learn how to treat both Sleep and TMD patients with success
- Discover the fundamentals of the CBCT for TMJ and Sleep-related concerns
- Diagnose structural issues accurately with CBCT imaging
- Effectively communicate findings to patients, empowering them with clear insights into their
conditions
Cone Beam Cat Scan
- Learn the basics of CBCT and TMJ and Sleep related issues
- Diagnose structural issues with the CBCT
Inform the patient of their own issues in a clear and thorough way
Coronoplasty for TMJ
- Learn to do an effective and painless coronoplasty with both digital guidance and accuracy
- Perform both additive and subtractive coronoplasty on models and patients
- Learn how to use the ULF TENS and T-Scan in advanced coronoplasty on dental orthotics
Understanding Phase 1 and Phase 2 Treatments
- Learn the parameters of Phase 1 TMD therapy and Options for Phase 2 TMD therapy
- Learn Orthodontic methods and protocols for Phase 2
- Learn Restorative protocols for Phase 2 treatment
Treat Patients and Discuss Problems
- Time is made to discuss your own cases and problems you may be having with directions on how to improve outcomes
Teams, Teams, Teams
- It is highly suggested that teams attend these lectures. Bring one or two team members for free.
- The practice of treating TMD is a team event at every office
- There will be Breakout programs for the Team to help provide Biomechanical TMD Treatments
Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) and TMD
- Learn the ins and outs of providing care for MVC patients and providing Legal opinions for Lawyers
- An understanding of the challenges of a patient with an acute injury will help not only your care, but will allow you to expand to being a TMJ referral practice for Personal Injury Lawyers
- Lawyers speak a different language than dentists. You will get forms and instruction on how a dentist can be profitable and successful with MVC patient care
Understanding Phase 1 and Phase 2 Treatments
- Learn the parameters of Phase 1 TMD therapy and Options for Phase 2 TMD therapy
- Learn Orthodontic methods and protocols for Phase 2
- Learn Restorative protocols for Phase 2 treatment
Join a new generation of TMJ Practitioners
WHAT YOU GET
Complete Support
- All the documentation forms, informed consent forms, patient take home material, and work sheets for the doctor and team.
A complete equipment list of required testing and treatment materials - Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for a T-Scan and/or J5 TENS
- A QR code to get a PDF of Critical Points of the lectures
- Access to a Mentor via TMJ.Today allows for group and single conversations on patients progress
The ability to provide TMD Treatment
- Diagnose
- Treat
- Heal
Help thousands of TMJ patients to get their life back while growing your practice substantially.
TRAINING COURSE OVERVIEW
LEVEL 1
A Balanced Approach to TMD
Unlock the ability to detect and treat Biomechanical Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) with Level 1 training. Our program equips dentists to identify and address TMD signs and symptoms effectively, empowering them to initiate simple treatments. Precise diagnosis and strategic planning mitigate detrimental effects on dental health, enhancing long-term well-being. Gain a deeper understanding to ensure tailored treatments and seamless practice management.
Day 1
- Morning: Why a Masters in TMD? (Doctors and Team)
- Discussion on expectations
- Goals
- Introduction
- Biomechanics
- Variability
- Understanding TMJ Causes
- Role of Malocclusion
- Afternoon: Documenting Strain (Doctors and Team)
- Diagnostic
- Interview
- Posture Functional Photos
- Intra-Oral Photos for the TMJ exam
- Muscle Palpation
- TMJ Exam
- Stick Exam
- T-Scan
- Airway
- Signs and Symptoms
- Differential Diagnosis
- Documentation
- Evening of discussion
Day 2
- Morning: Cone Beam Cat Scans (Doctors and Team)
- General
- Airway
- TMJ
- Nasal
- Posture
- Ears
- CBCTs of Attendees
- Afternoon: Understanding Treatments
- (Doctors and Team)
- Treatment options:
- Airway
- Occlusion
- Mandibular Position
- Body Posture
- Orthodontics
- (Dentists)
- Coronoplasty
- Understanding inked paper
- Adjust models
- Protocols
- (Team)
- Documentation
LEVEL 2
Getting the Show on the Road
Level 2 training elevates your practice, providing advanced Biomechanical TMD treatment expertise. Master T-Scan technology for precise diagnosis, maximizing profitability. Collaboration with healthcare providers optimizes outcomes and financial gains. Mastering ‘TENS’ bite registrations enhances patient care. Effective marketing attracts a broader patient base. Become a leader in Biomechanical TMD treatment today.
Day 3
- Morning: Inside going Micro (Doctors and Team)
- Intro to T-Scan
- Using a T-Scan to balance a Night Guard
- Functional Rebalance (FRB) and Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR)
- Live Demonstration of an FRB
- Afternoon: Outside Going In (Doctors and Team)
- Posture with Dr. Jeff Scholten
- Body Biomechanics with Geoff Dakin
- Building a Healthcare Team
- Evening of discussion
Day 4
- Morning: Relaxing Strain (Doctors and Team)
- Intro to ULF TENS
- Phonetic bite
- TENS
- TENS Bites
- Impressions
- Afternoon: The K-7 Documentation (Doctors and Team)
- TENS Bite
- The K-7 Bite
- Introduction to the Modjaw tracking sytem
LEVEL 3
Walking the Walk
Level 3 training unlocks expertise in treating Biomechanical TMD. Crafted for excellence, it equips dentists with essential tools and protocols. Deep understanding dispels ambiguity, leading to transformative outcomes. Dive into TMD and Sleep Apnea comorbidities, mastering airway biomechanics. Elevate expertise, attract patients, and boost revenue. Experience the difference with Level 3 training.
Day 5
- Morning: Orthotic Delivery (Doctors and Team)
- Orthotic Delivery
- (Doctors)
- TENS and T-Scan
- (Team)
- Fielding Phone Calls
- Afternoon: Sleep (Doctors and Team)
- Sleep and TMD
- CBCT
- Jaw Posture and MRDs
- Nighttime and Daytime biomechanical care
- Evening of discussion
Day 6
- Morning: Phase 1 and 2 Treatments (Doctors and Team)
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 Discussion
- Documenting Phase 2 with Modjaw
- (Team)
- Office Protocols
- Afternoon: Hands on in Office (Doctors and Team)
- Functional Re-balance Live
- Office Protocols
- Value Propositions
- Pricing
- Marketing with Jack Vanderlee
LEVEL 4
Being the Master
Level 4 training offers mastery in Biomechanical TMD treatment. Dentists grasp both initial and long-term phases, ensuring biomechanical improvement. Gain legal communication skills for Motor Vehicle Accident cases, enhancing profitability. Navigate orthodontic options and restorative requirements for tailored solutions. Unlock expertise for sustained improvements and maximize patient outcomes. Experience transformative impact with Level 4 training.
Day 7
- Morning: Orthodontics (Doctors and Team)
- Orthodontics by Dr. Duncan Brown
- (Team)
- Follow Up Documentation
- Afternoon: Phase 2 Reconstructions (Doctors and Team)
- Phase 2 Reconstruction
- Protocols for Phase 2
- Documentation for Phase 2
- Evening of discussion
Day 8
- Morning: Lawyer Referred Patients (Doctors and Team)
- MVAs
- Legal documentation
- Being the expert
- Afternoon: Discussions on Patients (Doctors and Team)
- Presentations by Doctors
- Discussions on Dr.’s patients
- Communication: Being a teacher
- The Bottom Line
- Graduation … What’s NEXT?
LECTURERS
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Dr. Curtis Westersund
is a general dentist at Dentalife in Calgary whose practice is limited to the treatment of Temporo Mandibular Disorders (TMD) with a Biomechanical Approach.
He holds a Mastership within, and is the current president of, the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO). He is certified in the practice of Sleep dentistry by the University of Alberta.
He has been published in the T-scan Handbook, in Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice and numerous other Journals.
Dr. Westersund is an online professor for the Neuromuscular Orthodontics Mastership at the Jaume I University in Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
He has helped dentists throughout the countries of Canada, USA, Russia, India, Germany, Japan, Brazil and many others about the treatment and communication of TMD using a physiologic approach with biometrics tools.
“When a patient starts to suffer from chronic pain, it has a significant impact on their lives and it takes a lot of energy to try and function while in pain.
Balancing the Biomechanical function of the body solves so many TMD disorders. Many patients will see their medical doctor seeking relief, but often it is not always a medical problem, but instead it is a functional problem and it needs a functional solution. I am not here to show you how good I am. I am here to show you HOW! ”
Dr. Jeffrey Scholten
Dr. Jeffrey Scholten
BSc (Kin), DC, DCCJP, FCCJP, PgCPain
Owner ‘The Vital Posture Clinic’, Calgary
NUCCA & TMJ Practitioner, since 2001
Dr. Duncan Brown
Dr. Duncan Brown
BSc (Kin), DC, DCCJP, FCCJP, PgCPain
Owner ‘The Vital Posture Clinic’, Calgary
NUCCA & TMJ Practitioner, since 2001
Dr. Geoff Dakin
Dr. Geoff Dakin
BSc (Kin), DC, DCCJP, FCCJP, PgCPain
Owner ‘The Vital Posture Clinic’, Calgary
NUCCA & TMJ Practitioner, since 2001
Jack Vanderlee
Jack Vanderlee
CSMC (Certified Strategic Marketing Consultant)
Owner/CEO of Jaw Drop Dental Marketing, Calgary/Vancouver
Marketing & Communications Strategist & Consultant since 2000
