COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this comprehensive 9 day 3 session course, you will be able to diagnose & treat TM Dysfunction.

According to the American Dental Association, “Dentists have the prime responsibility to diagnose and to treat, to the best of their ability, patients with TM joint problems.” This course will give you an opportunity to learn how to help your patients who are suffering from TM dysfunction. Most dentists were not taught in dental school to either diagnose or treat patients with TM dysfunction.

DR. OLMOS TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Olmos’ treatment philosophy is to diagnose and treat TM dysfunction problems first before any dental treatment, except for emergency treatment, is initiated.  He believes in achieving a stable joint relationship before any orthodontic, prosthodontic or restorative work is initiated for the patient.  According to Dr. Olmos, this is the new minimal standard of care for the treatment of our dental patients. Visit Dr. Olmos’ website for his patients at www.tmjtherapycentre.net

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• How to recognize patients with jaw joint problems
• How to treat patients with TM Dysfunction (easier cases)
• What you should have been taught in dental school about the TMJ
• How to fabricate a lower diagnostic splint for daytime wear
• Fabrication of anterior deprogrammer for nighttime to prevent clenching and bruxing
• Dr. Olmos’ system for diagnosis and treatment of straight forward cases involving TM dysfunction

Learn about the 12 cranial nerves and their functions.

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS COURSE

• Learn what you need to know today about the TMJ so you can provide the best possible service to your patients
• Increase your income
• Increase your personal satisfaction from your practice.  When you can eliminate headaches and other unpleasant symptoms, you will feel better about yourself and your practice
• Most of us went into dentistry so we could help people become healthier.  When you treat TMJ problems successfully, you certainly will improve the health of your patients
• You will become more enthusiastic about your practice and your practice will continue to grow

Learn the latest in electrodiagnostics.

3 SESSIONS

Session 1
Functional Anatomy of TMJ
Neuroanatomy
Clinical Examination
Electrodiagnostics (JVA, JawTracking, EMG)
Pulsed Radio-Frequency Energy
Phonetic “S” Position
Autonomic Nerve Evaluation
Muscle Anatomy & Function

SESSION 2

Recapturing Discs
Radiographic Imaging
Acculiner
Orthotic Design & Indications
Headaches
Principles of Pharmacology
Nutrition for the TMD Patient
Sleep Disorders

SESSION 3

Disorders that Cause TMJ Pain
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
Continuous Neuropathic Disorders
Neuralgia-Inducing Cavitational
Osteonecrosis (NICO)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
Trigger Points (TrPs)
Physical Medicine Modalities
Musculoskeletal Pain
Arthroscentesis
T-Scan II
Introduction to Medical Insurance for Diagnosis & Treatment of TMD

ABOUT DR. STEVEN OLMOS

Dr. Olmos has been in private practice for more than 23 years, 18 years of which he has concentrated on treating TMJ. Recognizing the need for expertise beyond general dentistry, Dr. Olmos has pursued additional education and certification that includes:

• Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
• Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
• Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
• Fellow, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
• Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
• Certified in Head and Neck Imaging, American Academy of Head,
  Neck & Facial Pain, Baylor Dental School
• Certified in Motor Vehicle Injuries, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• Certified in Pharmacology, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• Board Certified, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
• Board Member, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
• Senior Instructor, International Association of Orthodontics
• Diplomate in Electrodiagnostics, Bio-Research, Inc.

Dr. Olmos is an international lecturer and has developed a recognized TMD Residency program.

Education:
            Pepperdine University, Malibu, B.S. Biology 1976
            University of Southern California, D.D.S. 1981
Licenses:
            California State Board of Dental Examiners – May 15, 1981
            Certified by State Board of Dental Examiners – I.V. Conscious Sedation
Certifications:
Certified in Head & Neck Imaging by the American Academy of Head, Neck, and Facial Pain at Baylor College of Dentistry Center for Professional Development

Certified in Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries by the American Academy Of Craniofacial Pain

Certified in Pharmacology by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

Diplomate Certification in Electromodalities: Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA), Electromyography (EMG), and Electrognathology (EGN) from BioResearch Assoc. Inc.

Senior Instructor: International Association of Orthodontics

TMD Associations:
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
Diplomate, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain,              
Fellow, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
Member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain

Sleep Disorder Associations:
Certified, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
Member, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Professional Associations:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
International Association for Orthodontics
American Orthodontic Society
American Academy of Functional Orthodontics     
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
            
Hospital Affiliations:
On Staff at Alvarado Hospital Rehabilitation Institute-Consulting Staff Status

Continuing Education:
Over 3,000 hours of continued education on craniofacial pain and Orthodontics.
16 years of TMD treatment in association with Oral Surgeons, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Behavioral Psychologists, Physical Therapists, Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Acupuncturists, Otolaryngologists, and all specialties of dentistry.

Legal TMD Expertise:
Consulted and retained as Independent Dental Examiner
Qualified to testify in both Superior and Municipal Court

Lectures:
Dr. Olmos is an international lecturer on the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain and orthodontic stabilization.
He has given numerous courses given on anatomy (gross and neuro), orthotic design and indications, physical therapy modalities, x-ray interpretation, trigger point and prolotherapy injections, electronic diagnostic equipment (Joint Vibration Analysis, JT, EMG).
For more information on Dr. Olmos, please visit www.tmjtherapycentre.net

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

This course is recognized by the International Association for Orthodontics and the Academy of General Dentistry for continuing education credits.

54 Hours Lecture & Participation Total

COURSE REPITITION

Many course participants want to repeat the course due to the fact that the course material is constantly updated. Participants who recommend a colleague to the course may repeat at no charge; otherwise, participants can repeat the course at half the fee.

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COURSE FEE

Per session fee:
$2,595 includes course manual

Full payment in advance:
$6,785 for all 3 sessions (save $1,000) includes 3 course manuals

Rondeau Seminars reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any portion of the seminars. Refund and cancellation policy in effect. Plus taxes where applicable.

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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

If you are not completely satisfied with the course, you will receive your money back.

COURSE MATERIALS

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