Professional Education

“Craniofacial Pain: A Handbook for Assessment, Diagnosis and Management.”

Simmons H.C. editor: The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. 2009.

Text has contributing authors from the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP). This ’09 text with 326 pgs is edited by H Clifton Simmons, DDS. You won’t believe the detailed information in this one-of-a-kind softcover book that addresses TMD guidelines. Comprehensive information covers conditions that are related to craniofacial pain. There are hundreds of historical and up-to-date references on every subject. A 64 page glossary offers the latest terminology. Learn how to begin treatment for pain patients including informed consent.

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Professional Musicians with Craniomandibular Dysfunction Treated with Oral Splints

Article by Stienmetz A et al: . Cranio Journal , Oct. 2009 221- 230.

It is now recognized that professional and skilled amateur musicians require complex coordinated movements in order to perform and that musculoskeletal problems frequently arise as a result.  At ORC we work with the performer to support the management of associated pain and problems in the neck , shoulder and upper extremities.

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TMJ: Its many faces

We recommend this book for patient information about jaw problems. It is available from TM Data Resources 800-533-5121 or 505-332-1400. $19.50 or www.tmdataresources.com (http://www NULL.tmdataresources NULL.com/). Dr.Shankland is on the teaching staff of the American Academy of Craniofacial pain. We have arranged for him to present a full day program on October 13th 2012 sponsored by Continuing Dental Education at UBC in Vancouver, B.C, called Common Craniofacial Pain Disorders Frequently Misdiagnosed