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The Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

Program Details:
February 27, 2027 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$50.00 to $100.00
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
4.00
Registration Deadline:
2/20/27 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
2/20/27 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This course will provide an overview of the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and review common TMJ impairments. Participants will learn how to classify these impairments according to the DC/TMD guidelines. In addition, clinicians will learn examination and treatment techniques to manage basic temporomandibular disorders.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the basic anatomy of the Temporomandibular Joint.
  • Describe arthrokinematics as it relates to the range of motion assessment of the temporomandibular joint.
  • Classify patients with temporomandibular disorders into appropriate subgroups using the DC/TMD criteria.
  • Provide basic examination objective measurements for evaluation of temporomandibular dysfunction.
  • Produce treatment strategies for the management of temporomandibular dysfunction.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant
    South Carolina Chapter of APTA
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $50.00 (Until 2/20/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $100.00 (Until 2/20/2027)
    Credit Statement
    Pee Dee AHEC, a division of South Carolina AHEC, approves this program for the following credit hours as defined by the SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: 4 Approved from 10/28/2026-10/28/2027. CEUL183818
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $50.00 (Until 2/20/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $100.00 (Until 2/20/2027)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.4 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.