Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders

Course Information

Diagnosis and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders

Event Overview and Learning Objectives

The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) and the confidence to diagnose and manage TMDs as part of everyday clinical practice.



Anatomy and Physiology of the TMJ
Gain an understanding of the applied anatomy of the orofacial osseous, ligamentous, and neuromuscular systems as they relate to the TMJ.

Radiology of the TMJ
Review the imaging anatomy of the temporomandibular joint.

Clinical Examination of the TMJ
Become familiar with the physical and clinical examination of patients with TMJ disorders.
Learn to diagnose and manage myofascial pain.
Develop the ability to confidently perform a basic evaluation of the TMJ and related orofacial musculature.

Overview of TMJ Disorders
Understand the aetiology and nature of TMJ neuromuscular disorders.

Radiographic Changes Associated with TMJ Abnormalities
Review the radiographic changes associated with abnormalities of the temporomandibular joint.

Management of Myofascial Pain
Learn about the different treatment options available and protocols for managing myofascial pain.

Conservative Management of TMDs Including the Use of Splints
Explore conservative management approaches for TMDs, including the use of splints such as occlusal stabilisation splints and mandibular repositioning splints.
Develop the ability to select and adjust appropriate oral appliances for the management of TMD and sleep apnoea.

Please note that this workshop is for fully qualified and registered dentists exclusively

Dr Mahmoud Bakr
Dr. Bakr is Director of Clinical Education (Dentistry) and Senior Lecturer in General Dental Practice at Griffith University’s School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Medicine and Surgery from Cairo University in 2004, a Master’s degree in 2010, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in 2014, and a PhD in 2019. An accredited examiner for the Australian Dental Council, he continues clinical practice at Griffith University Dental Clinics and has published more than 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, including research on the effects of Botulinum Toxin on oral tissues.

Dr Mohammed Meer
Dr. Meer has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate dental students across four of South Africa’s five dental schools. Before immigrating to Australia in 2007, he worked in private practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Cape Town, and as a consultant in Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery at the University of the Western Cape. He completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education in 2012 and is registered with AHPRA as a Specialist Oral Surgeon. His interests include facial trauma, implantology, extra-oral implants, and the therapeutic use of injectables in dental practice