A to Z in TMD: Comprehensive Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disease

The purpose of this session is to provide a brief review of the disease process and a comprehensive discussion of surgical and non-surgical approaches to improve a patient's TMD.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Cite an appropriate diagnosis of TMD from a clinical perspective. 
  2. Describe the non-surgical and surgical treatment planning for a TMD patient. 
  3. Review treatment rendered to a TMD patient and management for long-term success for the patient. 

John Vorrasi, DDS
Assistant Professor
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, New York
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Junad Khan, DDS, PhD, MPH, MSD
Director, Orofacial Pain and TMJD
University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health
Rochester, New York
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: October 1, 2021
Expiration Date: October 1, 2024
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

John Vorrasi, DDS

Assistant Professor

University of Rochester Medical Center

Dr. John S. Vorrasi completed undergraduate education at Tufts University where he graduated Cum Laude in Chemical Engineering, and he completed dental school at SUNY Buffalo in 2008 where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His OMFS residency was completed at University of Maryland Medical Center in 2013 focusing on orthognathic surgery for facial deformities and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery.

He began my academic Christiana Care Health System, in Delaware, as Program Director for the OMS residency program as well as associate director of research and simulation training. in 2016, he transitioned to University of Rochester OMFS program and became Program Director in 2020. He has particular interests in orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery and reconstruction, facial reconstruction, and trauma. He has publications in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, OMS Knowledge Updates- Orthognathic Surgery, and several chapters in the Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the latest edition of Fonseca Oral and Maxillofacial. He was co-recipient of Geistlich Osteoscience Research grant in 2015 for tissue engineering in collaboration with the University of Delaware and 2014 recipient of Christiana Care’s “Rising Star” faculty award. He currently serves on the Board for the New York Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Patient Quality and Safety Council at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and the Digital Council at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health.

He is a diplomate of the American Board of OMS, fellow of the American Association of OMS, member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) dental honor society, and member of the American Society of TMJ Surgeons.

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose

Junad Khan, DDS, PhD, MPH, MSD

Director

Orofacial Pain and TMJD University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health

Junad Khan DDS, PhD is an Associate Professor and Director of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders at Eastman Institute for Oral Health. Khan's clinical focus is in the area of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders. Khan serves on various University and National committees and is involved in funding for industry research and service grants. Khan is actively engaged in both clinical and basic science research. His areas of research include neuropathic pain, pain modulation, drug development, pharmacotherapy, acute and chronic orofacial pain.

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 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.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Pre-Quiz
4 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/4 points to pass
A to Z in TMD: Comprehensive Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disease
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Post-Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
Evaluation
11 Questions
Certificate
1.00 CDE/CME credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 CDE/CME credit  |  Certificate available