On-Demand Webinar: Straightening Out TMD: The Clear Aligner Solution

Yankee Study Club Fall 2024

Session 3: On-Demand

Straightening Out TMD: The Clear Aligner Solution

TMD can have a variety of etiologies and therefore a multitude of treatment options. While occlusal guards are the most commonly used   treatment for occlusion-based TMJD, there are alternatives that can serve a larger impact for our patients. In this course, we will understand some common presentations of occlusion-based TMJD and discuss how clear aligner therapy can be useful in treatment.

• - Identify occlusal factors that contribute to orofacial pain
• - Utilize a diagnostic phase to ensure clear aligner therapy is applicable
• - Understand how occlusal guard therapy plays a role in clear aligner therapy
• - Implement stepwise records appointment for proper case setup
• - Develop clear aligner treatment plans for TMD cases
• - Recognize cases in need of multidisciplinary treatment

Speaker Bios

Speaker:

Courtney Brady, DMD: is a Massachusetts native having grown up on Cape Cod. Her fervor for treatment of TMD began early in her career when she had the opportunity to learn firsthand from Dr. Peter Dawson and other likeminded mentors. She travels the country speaking on the topic and has run her own study clubs as well.

Dr. Brady has served on many committees with both the Academy of General Dentistry and the Massachusetts Dental Society including a term as president for the Massachusetts chapter of AGD. She is in private practice in Wellesley, MA where she focuses on comprehensive care that hinges on occlusion, TMD therapy, and esthetics.

Moderator:

Carl McManama, DDS: is a Professor in the Department of General Dentistry and course director for several courses at Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he has taught since 1976. In addition to his teaching, he has maintained a private practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the past forty-five years. Dr. McManama has presented over 100 CE courses on topics related to restorative and operative dentistry to all levels of dental audiences.