CRAFTA CF1 Orofacial and Temporomandibular Management 2027

CRAFTA CF1 Orofacial and Temporomandibular Management is organized by Myopain Seminars and will be held from Apr 16 - 18, 2026 at Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.

Description:
The CRAFTA® Clinical Series in Temporomandibular & Orofacial Dysfunction and Pain now consists of three flexible hybrid courses that can be taken in any order:

• CRAFTA CF1 Orofacial and Temporomandibular Management
• CRAFTA CF2 Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
• CRAFTA CF3 Cranial Neuropathies Management 

Each course blends self-paced online learning with focused in-person training, allowing participants to build a strong theoretical foundation before applying their skills in the clinic.

Each live course is delivered as an intensive two-day hands-on experience, designed to help clinicians:

• Strengthen clinical reasoning for head, neck, and jaw disorders
• Develop advanced assessment and treatment techniques for TMD and orofacial pain
• Practice evidence-informed manual therapy skills in a supervised environment
• Learn through real clinical case discussions and collaborative problem-solving

CRAFTA® courses combine scientific knowledge, clinical expertise, and a dynamic learning environment, creating a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the craniofacial and upper quadrant system in theory and in practice.

Participants also benefit from a unique interdisciplinary learning environment, working alongside dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. This collaborative setting helps students better understand the multidisciplinary management of complex craniofacial conditions commonly seen in practice.

Whether you want to expand your expertise in TMD management, enhance outcomes for patients with head, neck, and facial pain, or strengthen collaboration with dental and medical colleagues, the redesigned CRAFTA® Level 1 Clinical Series provides practical tools you can apply immediately in your clinic.

CRAFTA CF1 Orofacial and Temporomandibular Management
Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment

During the CRAFTA 1.1 course, you will discover how the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), facial muscles, and trigeminal system interact in pain and function.

The CRAFTA CF1 course consists of two parts:

1. An online course component
2. A live, hands-on component

Approximately four weeks before the hands-on course component, students will gain access to the online section, which will comprise multiple video presentations introducing key theoretical and clinical concepts, allowing them to familiarize themselves with essential background knowledge and terminology in advance. By doing so, the face-to-face sessions will focus more effectively on clinical reasoning, hands-on practice, and case-based integrations.

The two-day hands-on part of the course provides practical, evidence-based tools for assessing and treating temporomandibular and orofacial disorders using a modern biopsychosocial approach. You will explore the neurophysiological mechanisms behind intra-articular. myogenous TMD, bruxism, and otomandibular syndromes. You will learn manual therapy approaches, techniques, and strategies to restore normal movement and perception within the context of a biopsychosocial model.

Key skills: clinical reasoning, TMJ and masticatory muscle palpation, joint mobility testing, treatment techniques, and orofacial motor control retraining.