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04-5631-20041: Basic Anatomy of TMJ

Course Abstract:

Contact Hours (CE): The Academy of Dental Learning and OSHA Training, LLC, designates this activity for 4 continuing education credits (4 CEs).
Cost:$40.00
Questions? Contact Us: Phone: 800-522-1207, Fax: 800-886-3009, or Email: cesupport@dentallearning.org
Published: April 2013
Updated: September 2020
Expires: October 2023
Pages: 21
Course Instructor: William Bellavia, DDS, MAGD, FAANaOS-L, FABDMS-C
Health Science Editor: Megan Wright, RDH, MS
No conflicts of interest are reported by the author or by educational planning committee members.

Educational Objectives

  • Understand the basic anatomy of the head and neck.
  • Identify the major muscles of the head and neck.
  • Know the role of ligaments in head and neck anatomy.
  • Identify major nerves and their pathways.
  • Know the implications of the anatomical structures for TMJ disease discussions in additional modules.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is not to dazzle you with knowledge of anatomy or to test you according to origins and insertions of muscles; rather it is to impart to you the basic information necessary for a clinician to diagnose and treat the malady of Temporomandibular Dysfunction (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction; TMJ Pathology; Occlusal disharmony; Fibromyalgia, etc.) This course is the introductory module for a discussion of TMJ pathology, and is also a stand alone course for a basic review of anatomic structures of the head and neck.

About the Authors

William D. Bellavia, DDS, MAGD, a graduate of SUNY Buffalo Dental School, conducted a successful clinical practice in Western New York State, and specialized in treatment of the TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction). Dr. Bellavia served as a faculty member at the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in the instruction of treatment modalities for diseases of the TMJ, as well as an instructor in Occlusion.

Dr. Bellavia has published many clinical articles, notably in The Journal of Neurological and Orthopaedic Medicine and Surgery. And he holds patents on various devices used in the treatment of TMJ disorders. Currently, Dr. Bellavia, continues to steadily write books and articles, while enjoying retirement with his wife, Marilyn.

Ms. Wright is a continuing education editor and writer as well as a Temp PRN with agencies in the Washington State area. Ms. Wright earned her MS at the UNM and Pierce College of Washington State in 1997 and certification in Utilization of the 970 Diode Laser and Safety in Dentistry in February of 2015. Ms. Wright works to implement Dental Education seminars as a Hospital-Dental Liaison building collaborative, mutual efforts to promote patient wellness between medical practitioners and dentists while prioritizing care for untreated, medially compromised patients.

Ms. Wright is a continuing education editor and writer as well as a Temp PRN with agencies in the Washington State area. Ms. Wright earned her MS at the UNM and Pierce College of Washington State in 1997 and certification in Utilization of the 970 Diode Laser and Safety in Dentistry in February of 2015. Ms. Wright works to implement Dental Education seminars as a Hospital-Dental Liaison building collaborative, mutual efforts to promote patient wellness between medical practitioners and dentists while prioritizing care for untreated, medially compromised patients.

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Contact Hours: 4.00
Price: $40.00

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