Dr. Peter Dawson stated, “Dentists who ignore the TMJ’s can never be competent in smile design or in diagnosing or treating occlusions.”
Dentistry fails—biomechanical, periodontal, dentofacial, and functional issues are all factors, with occlusion at the foundation. Yet occlusion is not just about teeth; it begins with the TM joints. Alterations in joint anatomy may explain excessive tooth wear, mobility, fractures, abfractions, malocclusions, veneer chipping, bite changes, and head, neck, or facial pain.
In this presentation, Dr. Marangos will remove the guesswork around TMJ by reviewing joint anatomy with emphasis on “joint position vs. joint condition” and its clinical meaning. Drawing on concepts from Kois, Dawson, Spears, and Pankey, he will illustrate scenarios common to general practice and demonstrate Phase I stabilization and restorative principles.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how TM joint anatomy impacts occlusion and everyday practice.
- Apply Phase I stabilization and restorative principles in clinical cases.
- Understand the relationship between the TM joint, occlusion, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Details
Thursday, November 6th, 7:30 PM Eastern
Two (2) hours of free Lecture CE credit will be provided.
AGD Subject Code 200
No prerequisites
Free with advance registration
Your Instructor:
Dr. Dennis Marangos graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital the following year. He maintains a Toronto practice focused on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and TMJ therapy as principal doctor at the Yorkville TMJ Centre. A Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is also the founding President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, Canadian Chapter.
Dentistry fails—biomechanical, periodontal, dentofacial, and functional issues are all factors, with occlusion at the foundation. Yet occlusion is not just about teeth; it begins with the TM joints. Alterations in joint anatomy may explain excessive tooth wear, mobility, fractures, abfractions, malocclusions, veneer chipping, bite changes, and head, neck, or facial pain.
In this presentation, Dr. Marangos will remove the guesswork around TMJ by reviewing joint anatomy with emphasis on “joint position vs. joint condition” and its clinical meaning. Drawing on concepts from Kois, Dawson, Spears, and Pankey, he will illustrate scenarios common to general practice and demonstrate Phase I stabilization and restorative principles.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how TM joint anatomy impacts occlusion and everyday practice.
- Apply Phase I stabilization and restorative principles in clinical cases.
- Understand the relationship between the TM joint, occlusion, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Details
Thursday, November 6th, 7:30 PM Eastern
Two (2) hours of free Lecture CE credit will be provided.
AGD Subject Code 200
No prerequisites
Free with advance registration
Your Instructor:
Dr. Dennis Marangos graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital the following year. He maintains a Toronto practice focused on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and TMJ therapy as principal doctor at the Yorkville TMJ Centre. A Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is also the founding President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, Canadian Chapter.
Location
Online
Start Date/Time
Thursday, Nov. 6 @ 7:30pm
Duration (minutes)
120
CDE Hours
2
AGD Code
200