Craniofacial Pain and Pathofunction - Part II

Oral Facial Pain: Advanced Diagnosis

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A three-day course integrating a lecture/seminar format with hands-on participation, this program on advanced diagnosis and management of orofacial pain is conducted in a small group setting to enhance participant interaction. The instructor will present current theory and diagnostic aids used in the differential diagnosis of TMJ dysfunction, craniofacial pain and occlusal disharmony. The latest treatment modalities will be presented and discussed: topics will include the need to modify such treatment regimens as occlusal splints for particular problems, and some advantages and disadvantages of various long-term treatment plans.

Methods of evaluation of head and neck pain and pathofunction that augment basic examination techniques will be emphasized. Each class member will be given the opportunity to perform an examination of the head and neck under the guidance of the faculty. Psychosocial aspects of the pain experience, including current thoughts on psycohometric testing will be reviewed. The role of physical therapy in the diagnosis and management of orofacial pain will be presented. Cranial nerve pathology, vascular pain, otalgia, salivary gland pathofunction, sleep disturbances as they relate to dentistry, nocturnal bruxism, and diagnostic anesthesia will be discussed. Maximization of benefits by appropriate use of insurance codes and accurate terminology will be addressed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, each participant should be able to:

• Understand psychological factors involved in the pain experience and the use of psychometric testing
• Identify clinical characteristics of various neuropathic pain conditions
• Identify the historical, clinical, and dental management aspects of sleep disturbances
• Understand diagnosis and treatment of nocturnal bruxism
• Understand the need for a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders
• Identify clinical characteristics of common forms of vascular pain expressed in the head and neck
• Develop a protocol of TM joint imaging as an adjunct to the detailed clinical examination
• Interpret lateral transcranial radiographs, CT scans, and magnetic resonance images of the temporomandibular joints

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Craniofacial Pain and Pathofunction Part I.

FACULTY: Henry Gremillion, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., Director of the Parker E. Mahan Facial Pain Center
Parker Mahan, D.D.S., Ph.D., Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus
Frank Dolwick, D.M.D., Professor & Chair of the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Diagnostic Sciences
John Neubert, D.D.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics & Neurosurgery

DATES: November 30-December 2, 2006 (Thur-Sat.)

LOCATION: University of Florida College of Dentistry

REGISTRATION FEE: $995 Dentists (including luncheons)

CEUs: 24 Contact Hours. Lecture/Participation.

COURSE #: 060602