{"product_id":"orofacial-pain-academy-channel","title":"Orofacial Pain Academy Channel","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dental profession is constantly facing new challenges concerning the different reasons for patients to seek advice. Amongst those, the different causes of orofacial pain are an argument that represents a hot topic in many fields of dental education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin these premises, seasonal topics have been identified in:“Orofacial Pain”,“Temporomandibular Disorders”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho this course is for: any oral health specialist who wishes to get a deeper understanding of the many facets of orofacial pain, in terms of diagnosis and latest treatment strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrofacial Pain Season\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term orofacial pain (OFP) commonly refers to pain associated with the hard and soft tissues of the head, face, oral cavity, and neck. OFP disorders may include temporomandibular disorders, oromotor and jaw behavior disorders, neuropathic pain disorders, neurovascular and headache disorders. An estimated 30-40% of the population has experienced some form of OFP with the most significant prevalence in the 18- to 25-year-old age group. The pathophysiology of OF\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePs may be due to disease of the orofacial structures, musculoskeletal system disorders, peripheral or central nervous system disorders, systemic maladies, the manifestation of psychosocial disorders, or possibly the sequela of poor sleep. OFP can be primary in presentation or secondary due to referral from other sources, such as cervical or intracranial structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this season, an exploration of the OFP disorders to include neuropathic orofacial pains, burning mouth syndrome (disorder), and primary headache disorders will be coordinated by Prof. Steven Bender (Texas A\u0026amp;M, USA). Prof. Bender will begin the season with a presentation of the diagnostic protocols for some of the more commonly occurring neuropathic orofacial pains based on the new International Classification of Orofacial Pains (Cephalalgia 2020) as well as evidence based therapeutic choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporomandibular Disorders Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe term Temporomandibular disorders (TM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDs) is an umbrella term referring to musculoskeletal disorders in the orofacial area. It includes musculoskeletal pain in the orofacial region, which is the second most prevalent cause of orofacial pain after dental pathology, and functional disorders of the masticatory system. Patients visiting the dental office with TM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDs usually complain about function-dependent pain in the masticatory muscles or the temporomandibular joints (TM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJs), noises from the TM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eJs, and\/or limitation in the of the range of motion of the jaw. The (differential) diagnosis of TMD can be challenging especially in chronic orofacial pain patients who may present with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms. Setting the proper diagnosis and excluding other pathologies can be a challenging task at the dental office but at the same time the only key factor for appropriate and successful management. As other chronic pain disorders, the management of TMD requires an interdisciplinary approach for the best treatment outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy attending the lectures of the season, the attendees will receive an overview of the up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge about both masticatory muscles and TM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJs’ disorders with emphasis on epidemiology, (differential) diagnosis, and management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Course Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrom general dentistry to orofacial pain specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the transition from routine general dental practice to a focus on orofacial pain care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of the evolving role of the dentist: how to incorporate diagnosis and management of non-odontogenic pain into practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of what knowledge, skills, and mindset changes are required to function as an orofacial pain clinician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDentistry and temporomandibular disorders- from gnathology to pain practice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and theoretical background: the shift from classical gnathology (focus on occlusion, articulation, jaw mechanics) toward a pain-oriented approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow modern understanding of pain mechanisms, biopsychosocial factors, and functional disorders modifies (or challenges) older occlusion-based models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration of occlusal, joint, and muscular aspects with pain science to build a working clinical framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTreatment algorithms in orofacial pain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation of stepwise decision trees \/ clinical algorithms to guide treatment selection in orofacial pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCriteria for when to escalate care, combine therapies, or refer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison of different modalities (conservative, pharmacologic, procedural, referral) depending on diagnosis and patient features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTriaging the orofacial pain patient\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to screen and stratify patients: identify red flags, rule out serious pathologies, and decide urgency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish odontogenic from non-odontogenic pain, and muscle vs joint vs neuropathic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide which patients can be managed in general practice vs those needing referral to specialists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTemporomandibular disorders today\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent understanding and classification of TMD (temporomandibular disorders) in light of updated diagnostic criteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathophysiology, epidemiology, and risk factors in modern TMD literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow new evidence (imaging, biomarkers, etc.) is shaping clinical practice in TMD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCase discussions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson program:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal clinical cases are presented to illustrate diagnostic reasoning, decision making, and treatment planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlighting challenges, gray zones, and how to apply algorithms to complex situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteraction between theory and real-life constraints (patient preferences, 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