21st Annual Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Medicine Mini Residency

21st Annual Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Medicine Mini Residency is organized by University of Kentucky (UK) College of Dentistry Continuing Education and will be held from Jun 01 - 05, 2026 at University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America.

Description:
The management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain is a complex problem in dentistry. This complexity arises from the many problems that can be associated with masticatory function. In order to effectively manage TMD and orofacial pain disorders, the clinician must be able to recognize these disorders from other orofacial pain disorders so that correct treatment can be selected. This course will be a comprehensive review of the multiple factors that relate to TMD and orofacial pain disorders.

Treatments based on sound scientific principles will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on diagnosis so that the correct therapy will be selected for each patient. The role of each dental and medical specialty in the management of orofacial pain will be discussed. This course will benefit all practitioners interested in managing temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. In addition, participants will be provided an introduction to the management of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea by the use of oral appliances.

Course Highlights:
Topics planned for the 21st Annual TMD, Orofacial Pain, and Sleep Medicine Mini Residency include:

• Introduction to Pain, Pain Referral, and the Various Types of Pain Disorders
• History and Examination of the TMD/Orofacial Pain Patient
• Psychological Considerations in the Management of Orofacial Pains
• Brief Behavioral Interventions for Insomnia
• Occlusion TMD and Orthopedic Stability
• Functional Anatomy of the TMJ
• Sleep Disordered Breathing
• Managing Snoring and Sleep Disorders in the Dental Practice
• Managing Sleep Disorders in Pediatric population
• Bruxism in the Adult Population
• Bruxism in the Pediatric Population
• Understanding Muscle Pain and Its Management
• Pharmacotherapy for the Orofacial Pain Patient
• Oral Medicine Considerations of Orofacial Pain
• Imaging for the TMJ
• Understanding Intracapsular Disorders
• Keys to Differential Diagnosis: Muscle Pain or Joint Pain?
• Treatment Considerations for TMJ Dysfunction
• The Differential Diagnosis and Management of the Non-Odontogenic Toothache