Intensive Course on Temporomandibular Dysfunction, Orofacial Pain, and Dental Sleep Medicine

Type of programme
Specialization courses
Duration
between 19-02-2025 and 21-02-2025
Credits
3 ECTS
Price
€930.00. *Prices corresponding to the 2024-2025 academic year.
Places
Limited
Campus
Campus Sant Cugat
Schedule
From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Language
Spanish
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Craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD) and orofacial pain (OP) are very prevalent in the general population. These syndromes encompass a large number of pathologies of the craniomandibular and cervical and scapular area. (Nearly 100% of people will experience OP at some point in their life.) CMD and OP include some of the most important symptoms of craniomandibular/cervical muscular pathologies, as well as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), orofacial neuropathies/neuralgias (mainly trigeminal), and primary headaches (migraines, tension-type headaches, trigeminal autonomic headaches). 

Assessment method: An online self-assessment test will be carried out at the end of the course so that students can assess the  achievement  of their personal goals and their knowledge of the content of the course.

Courses objectives

  1. Diagnose and carry out a correct treatment plan for muscular and temporomandibular joint disorders.
  2. Know how to interpret x-rays and MRIs with CMD disc and bone pathologies.
  3. Know the causes of, diagnose and carry out a correct pharmacological treatment of orofacial pain.
  4. Learn the classic and current occlusion patterns.
  5. Establish the link between occlusion and CMD and its importance in oral rehabilitation.
  6. Know the physical therapy treatment for temporomandibular disorders.
  7. Know how to diagnose and refer surgical cases.
  8. Know how to diagnose and treat simple cases of sleep disorders and SAHS.
  9. Learn to make and adjust oral orthotics and deprogramming appliances.
  10. Employ new technologies based on the use of oral scanners and 3D printers in the production of oral orthotics and appliances.
  11. Correctly use the articulator as a diagnostic, prognostic and treatment planning tool.
  12. Learn about everyday clinical situations through the discussion and analysis of clinical cases.
  13. Learn about the psychology of and behavioural therapy for dysfunctional and OP patients.

Prospective students

  • The course is aimed at Graduates in Dentistry or Medicine (Stomatologist).

Course Coordination

  • Dr Jordi Tomàs 
  • Dr Natalia Felipe

 

Section

Study programme and subjects 2024-2025

Subjects in course 1 Type Term ECTS
Intensive Course On Craniomandibular Dysfunction, Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine Type: OB Term: Second semester ECTS: 3
  • ECTS: European Credit Transfer System
  • Term: calendar period
  • (a): subjects which are taught in English

Teachers

Dra. Luciana Baglivo, Dra. Natalia Felipe, Dr. Dídac Sotorra, Dr. Álvaro Giner, Dra. Anna Guix, Dra. Flora Dantony, Dr. Jorge Masiá, Dra. Patricia Freire, Dr. Oscar Figueras, Dr. Jordi Tomás, Dra. Gabriela Sosa, Dra. Berta Boix.   

Prerequisites & admissions

Prerequisites and admissions

The course is intended for holders of a degree in dentistry and oral medicine specialists.