JOMS Forum: The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Drs. Gary Bouloux and Joli Chou discuss the 2024 position paper “The Contemporary Management of Temporomandibular Joint Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction”, which was developed by the AAOMS Special Committee on TM Joint Care (SCTMJC) and recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS).
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe updates in pathophysiology of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) intra-articular pain and dysfunction.
- Understand the role of synovitis and inflammation over traditional disc displacement models.
- Apply evidence-based, contemporary treatment algorithms for TMJ intra-articular disorders, prioritizing non-surgical and minimally invasive interventions.
- Identify current research gaps in TMJ open joint surgeries and understand how the new position paper guides future clinical practice and research directions.
Gary Bouloux MD, DDS, MDSc
Division Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD, FACS
Associate Professor, Dept. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Podcast Date: January 3, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Gary F. Bouloux, MD, DDS, MDSc, FRACDS, FRACDS(OMS), FRCS(Eng), FACS
Professor and Chief, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Gary F. Bouloux, DDS, MD, FRACDS, FRACDS(OMS), FRCS, MDSc, FACS, is the J David Allen Family Professor and Division Chief of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Bouloux is credited with introducing TMJ arthroscopy and total joint replacement for TMJ to Emory’s clinical services. His primary clinical interest is in improving surgical outcomes following arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty and total joint replacement for TMJ dysfunction.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships were disclosed
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD, FACS
Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Joli C. Chou, DMD, MD, FACS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Her clinical fields of interest include pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery and obstructive sleep apnea. Her research interests include dentofacial deformities, temporomandibular joint disorders and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Chou also serves as a volunteer surgeon for Mercy Ships, performing treatment for the underserved population in Africa.
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
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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 0.25 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 0.25 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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