Occlusion: Multidisciplinary Approach

Occlusion: Multidisciplinary Approach is organized by Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and will be held on Jul 03, 2026 at ADAQ CPD and Training Centre, Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia.

Part One - Why Does My Jaw Hurt: TMD from a Physiotherapy Perspective
AIM(s): 

• Provide a physiotherapist’s perspective on TMD assessment and management 
• Introduce and consolidate practical skills for TMD assessment and management 
• Support a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to TMD management 

Description:
An introductory discussion of a physiotherapist’s perspective on TMD and guided practical of assessment and management techniques. This course will explore and discuss the following topics:
A) TMJ anatomy and functional anatomy
B) TMD diagnosis and classification 
C) Subjective and Objective Examination
D) Treatment and Management
Also included are:
A) Guided hands-on session to practice physiotherapy TMD assessment and management techniques
B) Case studies

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand TMD definition and diagnosis 
• Explore non-occlusal causes of orofacial pain  
• Understand and practice clinical assessment and management techniques 
• Explore common trajectories of TMD patients 

Part two - Occlusion: The Unstoppable Force and the Immoveable Object 
Description:
A discussion of Occlusal concepts and treatments to develop a more thorough understanding of diagnosing and treating patients with problems caused by difficult occlusal problems.  The course will include:
A) A discussion and list of problems associated the occlusion
B) Examination techniques to assess occlusal issues and problems
C) Treatment alternatives and objectives
D) Treated cases including: severe wear, Establishing occlusal in unusual cases, Preventing constant restorative fracture and loss, TMD occlusal splints. 

Learning Objectives: 
Understand TMD definition and diagnosis

• Explore non-occlusal causes of orofacial pain
• Understand and practice clinical assessment and management techniques
• Explore common trajectories of TMD patients
• Recognising occlusal problems and causes
• Assessing patients to understand occlusal forces and their effects on teeth and restorative dentistry.
• Treatment of severe wear cases.
• Changing occlusal schemes with composite resin and minor occlusal adjustments.