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TMD Clinical Examination
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The Detection and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care

Kimberly Hanson Huggins, RDH, BS

Continuing Dental Education Units:  2 hours
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students
Date Course Online:  Sep 07, 2012
Last Revision Date:  N/A
Course Expiration Date:  Sep 06, 2015

Introduction
Introduction

This course provides information about Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), suggested patient history questions, clinical examination criteria, and methods of treatment and how to help patients self-manage their TMD pain and symptoms under the guidance of the dental professional.

When you complete a continuing education course on dentalcare.com, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc.  If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank).  When you hit submit, a copy of the "proof of completion" is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G.  For your records, make sure to print a copy of the "proof of completion" certificate.

Disclaimer:  Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.


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Kimberly Hanson Huggins
Kimberly Hanson Huggins, RDH, BS
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Kimberly Hanson
Kimberly Hanson Huggins, RDH, BS

Ms. Huggins is a Research Manager and Affiliate Instructor of the Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) and Facial Pain research program in the Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Washington.  She has participated in the development of clinical research protocols for many different research studies.  She is an expert on the implementation of clinical research studies and the development of documents and processes that inform the Human Subjects aspects of this research.  She participates in research data acquisition, data analysis, and preparation of research manuscripts.  She is also the Principal Investigator of an NIDCR PRECEDENT (Practice Based Research Network) survey of dentists and their attitudes and beliefs related to patients with special needs.  She has been conducting NIDCR funded research related to TMD and other facial pain conditions since 1985.

 

Email: khh@dental.washington.edu

This course is based on a body of research funded for over 20 years by NIDCR.  The research has investigated the epidemiology of TMD, the relationship between physical, behavioral and psychosocial factors; and controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of biobehavioral treatments.  The research has been carried out under Principal Investigators Edmond Truelove, DDS, MSD, and Samuel F. Dworkin, DDS, PhD.  Ms. Huggins has served as a co-Investigator.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.

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The Procter & Gamble Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at: http://www.ada.org/cerp

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The Procter & Gamble Company is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.  The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and Membership Maintenance Credit.  Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.  The current term of approval extends from 8/1/2009 to 7/31/2013.

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