The Paradigm Traps of TMD

Connor Peck, DDS, MS

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Overview

TMD is a polarizing condition, even among providers who treat it regularly. Over the years, treatment strategies have changed significantly as new evidence for best practice continues to emerge. Treatment philosophies still vary significantly across the dental profession in a manner disproportionate to other common health disorders. This often leads to confusion, frustration, and in some cases unnecessarily high medical costs for TMD sufferers. This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the progress that’s been made in TMD treatment to date and explore the current state of the field along with hurdles we continue to face.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss the history of TMD treatment strategies and highlight the prevailing philosophies in practice today;
Consider the impact that substantially conflicting treatment approaches for the same diagnosis has on the profession and on the public; and
Review the current literature pertaining to modern TMD treatment approaches and examine the importance of a comprehensive, whole-person approach to care.

Target Audience

Dentists screening or treating patients with sleep-related breathing disorders.

Speaker Bio

Connor Peck, DDS, MS completed his dental training at Marquette University School of Dentistry. He then pursued a residency program at the University of Minnesota focusing on orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. During this time, he gained extensive experience in orofacial pain management, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD), as well as the use of OAT to treat sleep-related breathing disorders. His professional interests include the diagnosis, management, and prevention of a number of conditions, including TMD, headaches, neuropathic pain and sleep bruxism. He understands the significant role that sleep plays in pain management, but perhaps more importantly on the overall health and quality of life of the individual and their loved ones. As such, a large percentage of his current practice in Wisconsin is devoted to dental sleep medicine. He is an advocate for non-invasive treatments and believes in a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to patient care.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Connor Peck has no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

Additional Information

Content for this lecture was last reviewed and approved by the AADSM Director of Education, Dr. Trish Braga, on September 12, 2024. Dr. Braga does not has any relevant financial interest/other relationships to disclose.

Original record date: September 12, 2024
Expiration date: None*

*Course content is reviewed every 3 years to ensure it is current and accurate. Should it be determined that course content is no longer current or accurate, content will expire. The AADSM will communicate that information to all registered attendees and course access will be removed.

This educational offering was funded exclusively by the AADSM. For questions regarding the content of this program or for technical assistance, contact the AADSM at info@aadsm.org or 630-686-9875.

Continuing Education

The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ADA.org/cerp. The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	Member: $0.00 Non-Member: $75.00 Federal Service: $0.00 Team Member: $0.00


Credit Offered:	1 CE Credit