GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

Category 44 AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist eÀ ntÀ A ÀZAOP is the peak organisation in Australia for the study and management of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. A major goal of the academy is to provide education and support to dental and other healthcare practitioners. Àhis year the academy has initiated and developed a new two year online Masters Degree Course in Orofacial Pain through the Àniversity of Àydney. Our A international lecturer Dr Donald Àixdorf will be speaking on the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain, ÀMDs and persistent toothache, supported by our internationally respected and highly experienced AÀZAOP members. Àhe aim of the programme is to present a one-day update of the current understanding of Àemporomandibular Disorders with clinically useful, evidence based information that can be immediately applied in your practice. Prof. Chris Peck Assoc. Prof. Àob Delcanho Dr Àom Wilkinson Dr Karen Temporomandibular Disorders An Evidence Based Update For 2019 The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Orofacial Pain – ANZAOP McCloy Mr Darron Goralsky, Prof. Donald Àixdorf, Division of ÀMD and Orofacial Pain, Àniv. of Minnesota will be our overseas speaker covering the topic of non- odontogenic causes of toothache and the importance of ÀMDs in the differential diagnosis of persistent tooth pain. Understanding TMDs u ÀMJ Anatomy and Biomechanics – the modern view. Dr Àom Wilkinson u Current understanding of ÀMDs – acute Vs chronic, local and systemic factors. Can ÀMDs be considered as part of a generalized pain disorder? Professor Chris Peck u Àleep, Bruxism and ÀMD Pain. What is the relationship? Dr Karen McCloy TMD clinical assessment u Clinical Assessment – Axis 1 and Axis 2 Dr Donald Àixdorf u Àstablishing a Diagnosis using evidence-based criteria Professor Chris Peck u Masticatory Muscle Pain u ÀMJ Articular Disorders u Àadiological Assessment of ÀMDs and Orofacial Pain TMD Management u Occlusal Àplint treatment (fact and fiction) – Prof Àobert Delcanho u Physiotherapy for ÀMDs – the modern approach – Mr Darron Goralsky u Botulinum Àoxin use for ÀMDs – what is the evidence? Prof Àobert Delcanho u When to refer for multidisciplinary care – Dr Àom Wilkinson Register for “TMD Update” https://www.trybooking.com/504336 Stamford Plaza Hotel 150 North Terrace, Adelaide Friday 6th September 2019 9am to 5pm Course Fee $350 Refreshments and luncheon provided Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel 93 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 25th to 28th July 2019 (27.5 CPD 4 days) 8am to 5pm AACP Member $2350 Incl GST Non Member $2650 Incl GST Physical therapists $990 incl GST Refreshments and luncheon provided D entists are playing a much larger role in the screening and management of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OÀA) as part of a multi- disciplinary team. Oral Appliance Àherapy (OAÀ) has the potential to cause untoward side effects, including temporomandibular joint (ÀMJ) pain and dysfunction. Dentists who manage patients using mandibular advancement appliances must be competent in the assessment, diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders (ÀMDs) and craniofacial pain disorders. Applying this knowledge to the management of patients with snoring and OÀA using OAÀ will provide their patients with the best prognosis and Symposium on treatment of sleep and pain AACP Australia Chapter presents: ‘Expert practitioners in sleep and pain, a comprehensive guide to clinical success.’ Sydney, 25th to 28th July 2019 most successful treatment outcomes and will help to avoid often unnecessary, and sometimes permanent, side effects. Àhe FDA in America requires that manufacturers of oral appliances marketed for the management of snoring and OÀA provide product labelling warning patients that OAÀ may result in “pain or soreness to the temporomandibular joint,” as well as precautions stating that OAÀ should not be utilised by patients with an active ÀMJ disorder. Àf you are treating patients with craniofacial pain and sleep related breathing disorders you need to ensure that you are competent in treating both due to the large overlap between the patient populations. On July 25–28 2019 Àhe AACP is proud to present Drs Mayoor Patel and Àerry Bennett, practitioners who have restricted their practices to the treatment of sleep and pain for a combined total of over 40 years. Àf you are already working in this field then these expert educators will have new information to fine tune your practice. Àf you are new to this field let us show you simple and predictable steps to commence working in this incredibly rewarding area of dentistry. AACP Australian Chapter looks forward to seeing you at this symposium. For more details click onto the following program brochure: Website: http://aacfp. com.au/ Any questions contact Jaz Grant via email: projects@aacfp.com.au