IADR Neuroscience / TMJ FDI Lunch and Seminar

Neuroscience / TMJ  The role of the nervous system in oro- facial function and in clinical problems associated with oro-facial sensory, neuromuscular, and articular disorders  All aspects regarding the measurements, mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of orofacial and TMJ pain and neuromuscular dysfunction

TMD statement I TMD statement I  Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass a group that involve the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and the masticatory muscles.  The associated signs and symptoms are diverse, and may include difficulties with chewing and other orofacial functions as well as acute and persistent pain.  Because of this diversity diagnostic classifications may be difficult both for clinical and research purposes.

TMD statement II TMD statement II  Based on the evidence from clinical trials as well as experimental and epidemiologic studies it is recommended that the diagnosis of TMDs or related orofacial pain conditions should be based primarily on information obtained from the patients history, clinical examination, and when indicated, TMJ radiology or other imaging procedures.  Treatment of TMD patients should primarily be based on the use of conservative, reversible and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

TMD Diagnosis and Treatment TMJ Structure and Function Orofacial Pain Mechanisms TMD Epidemiology Sensory, Motor, and Vascular Mechanisms TMJ Structure and Inflammatory Mechanisms Orofacial Responses Associated with Stress, Anxiety and Quality of Life TMD and Orofacial Pain Craniomandibular Muscles and Oral Function 2005 Research Themes

Keynote Speaker 2005 Diagnostic Classification and Evidence-based Treatment of TMD – An Updated Review – An Updated Review Jeffrey Okeson Thursday, 10 March, 9:00 am – 9:30 am Convention Center, Room 3001

Symposium 2005 Longitudinal Studies of Orofacial Pain: Challenges and New Findings Neuroscience / TMJ, Behavioral Sciences & International RDC-TMD consortium Saturday, 12 March, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Convention Center, Room 339

Symposia 2004  Neural Control of Mastication  Clinical Findings in Temporomandibular Disorders: Challenges to Determining Validity  Gene Expression and the Genomics of Pain and Analgesic Drug Actions

Hot Research Issues  Chronic pain and Genetics  Oromandibular movement disorders  Sleep Bruxism and Sleep Apnea  Sex hormones, Gender, and Pain  Neuropathic trigeminal pain mechanisms

Lecture Topics for GPs  Oromandibular movement disorders  Gender differences in pain  Neuropathic trigeminal pain mechanisms and their clinical relevance  Predisposing factors for temporomandibular disorders  Evidence-based management of orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders