Course
HOSTS
Dr. Gary and Mrs. Anne Klasser
SPEAKER
Dr. Gary Klasser
TOPIC
Orofacial Pain/Temporomandibular Disorders/Sleep Medicine
Summary
Dentists treat patients with pain on a daily basis with the most common pain sources being dental caries and periodontal disease. Dentists are uniquely trained to manage these complaints and do so with great success due to their extensive training and knowledge of the anatomy and function of the trigeminal system and the structures innervated by this complex and unique cranial nerve. However, dentists should be cognizant of the many other reasons as to why patients present with pain to dental offices. Therefore, the need for a broader understanding and appreciation of less common pain sources and recognition of its consequences is essential in the dental armamentarium for appropriate diagnosis and management. During the last several decades there has been an explosion in evidence-based scientific knowledge regarding these matters. This course will provide the dentist with foundational knowledge toward an understanding of various pain disorders and factors related to their diagnosis and management.
Benefits of Attending
- Gain an understanding of the neurophysiology of pain mechanisms.
- Develop an appreciation for the evolution in the definition and classification of pain.
- Enable the taking of a detailed history and clinical examination of the pain patient.
- Implementation of an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of muscle and joint conditions related to TMD.
- Recognize and appreciate the presence of neuropathic dysfunctional pain disorders.
- Develop an understanding of several unique oral facial and pain relationships and description of conditions.
- Understand the role of the dentist in the management of sleep disordered breathing.
Course Tuition
12 Hours
| DENTISTS | $1095 CAD per person |
| AUXILLIARIES | $395 CAD per person |
Course tuition due at time of final payment.
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Unless otherwise published, the speaker has no financial or commercial interest or relationships related to the lecture or lecture material.
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