Update in Management of TMJ Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction

The course will discuss the different causes of articular pain and dysfunction as it relates to the TMJ. In addition, participants will be provided with updates on TMJ injectable therapeutics including platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin, stem cell therapy and other alternatives to steroids by providing current data and analysis as to how each functions in the setting of intra-articular pain and dysfunction as a stand-alone therapy as well as combined with each other and associated surgical procedures.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Define and classify intra-atricular pain and dysfunction associated with the TMJ.
  2. List injectable therapeutics used to intra-articular pain and dysfunction and describe the data driven outcomes when used individually.
  3. Explain the use of injectable therapeutics as it relates to intra-articular pain and dysfunction as combined therapy (including surgery).


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
Atlanta, Georgia
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

William Jonathan Fillmore, DMD, MD
Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Paul Deitrick, Jr., DMD, MD (he/him/his)
Program Director
Temple University Hospital
Merion Station, Pennsylvania
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

An Internet-based CDE/CME Activity
Original Release Date: September 14, 2024
Expiration Date: September 14, 2027
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 1.0 hour
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.

Disclosures: No financial relationships were disclosed

William J. Fillmore, DMD, MD

Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director

Mayo Clinic

Jonathan Fillmore DMD, MD, FACS is an Assistant Professor of surgery and serves as Residency Program Director for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His practice is focused on tempromandibular joint and orthognathic surgery, while still treating facial trauma, pathology, and other aspects of the specialty. He is a proud graduate of Brigham Young University, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Mayo Medical School.

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Paul Deitrick, Jr., DMD, MD (he/him/his)

Program Director

Temple University Hospital

Dr. Paul Deitrick DMD, MD, FACS is an Assistant Professor at the Katz School of Medicine, Program Director for the OMFS residency at Temple University Hospital, and Associate Medical Director of the Cooper Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Team. Dr. Deitrick is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. After completion of his training, he completed additional training in pediatric and craniomaxillofacial surgery at the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. His clinical fields of interest include pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ surgery. His research interests include pediatric craniomaxillofacial surgery, orthognathic surgery, and anesthesia.

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships 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
Update in Management of TMJ Intra-Articular Pain and Dysfunction
Open to view video.  |  60 minutes
Open to view video.  |  60 minutes
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