Live Webinar: Applications of Botox in the Treatment of TMD and Myofascial Pain

Live Webinar: Applications of Botox in the Treatment of TMD and Myofascial Pain is organized by University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and will be held on Aug 29, 2026.

Description:
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common sources of pain in dental practice, and some cases are resistant to conventional treatment. In select patients, Botox may be indicated. This webinar provides practical instruction for clinicians seeking to incorporate Botox into their treatment options.

Participants will learn how to perform a TMD physical examination to differentiate joint-related pain from muscular pain. The presenters will provide an overview of how neurotoxins, such as Botox, work and their application in the treatment of TMD and myofascial pain. Some common neurotoxins currently available on the market and their general pricing will be compared. Typical injection sites for muscular TMD will be explained, along with a demonstration of the proper steps for hydrating a vial of neurotoxin. Risks, legal considerations and potential complications will also be discussed.

You Will Learn:

• To perform a TMD physical examination
• To identify and differentiate joint-related versus muscular pain
• To understand how neurotoxins, such as Botox, work to treat muscular TMD
• To recognize common injection points for neurotoxins
• To hydrate and administer the neurotoxins as well as the armamentarium needed.