Orofacial Pain & Temporomandibular Disorders
Dr. Reda Abdel-Fattah
Dr. Samuel T. Armanious

1st Day: Dr. Samuel T. Armanious
Lecture (1): Introduction to Orofacial Pain
Part 1: Introduction to Occlusion
Lecture (2): Terminology
Maximum intercuspation, Centric Relation, Long Centric, Initial
Point of Contact, Slide in Centric.
Anterior Guidance: Incisal, Canine and Group Function
Lecture (3): Facebow
Section 1: Values and Functions of Facebow
Section 2: Types of Facebow
Section 3: Facebow record: Step by Step
Part 2: Introduction to TMD
Lecture (4) Normal Anatomy of TMJ
Lecture (5): Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Joint Hypermobility
(Subluxation and dislocation), internal derangement
(Anterior disc displacement with/without Reduction)
Lecture (6): How to diagnose TMD clinically:
Auscultation, Observation & Palpation.
Lecture (7): How to read Panoramic, CBCT and MRI?
Part 3: Introduction to Neurology
Lecture (8): Anatomy of the cranial nerves
Lecture (9): Neuropathic orofacial pain
Live demo: Facebow record
Workshop: Facebow record
MRI interpretation Quiz

2nd & 3rd Day: Dr. Reda Abdel-Fattah
▪ An overview of the craniofacial anatomy and functions
▪ An overview of pathophysiology of sleep, breathing and mandibular movements
▪ Taking a detailed Sleep Disordered Breathing (SBD) history
▪ Taking a detailed Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD)history
▪ Performing careful craniofacial examination
▪ Ordering proper diagnostic aids
▪ Understanding the diagnostic results
▪ Establishing accurate diagnosis
▪ Taking an accurate impression and making an accurate occlusal record
▪ Selecting, delivering, balancing, titrating and testing the efficacy of the oral appliance
▪ Properly conducting a follow-up protocol
▪ Managing possible complications
▪ Marketing SDB/TMD in dental practice
Live demo: Muscles, Joints, Airway examination.
Interpretation of CBCT & MRI for TMD patient.
PSG/EMG reading for SBD patient
Fabrication of the different types of Oral Appliances.
Occlusal equilibration of the oral appliances.
Dental Physiotherapy

Course Objectives
• Gain a clear understanding of Occlusion Terminology:
Maximum intercuspation, Centric Relation, Long Centric, Initial Point of Contact, Slide in Centric.
Anterior Guidance: Incisal, Canine and Group Function
• Learn to diagnose occlusal problems and to ask key questions related to Occlusion in the Dental History form and how to interpret the answers.
• Learn to detect the initial point of contact .
• Learn TMJ normal anatomy and disorders and how to manage them.
• Learn when shall you use Splint therapy and how to fabricate them.
• Learn how to manage a bruxer patient.
• You will work with your fellow participants to take facebow records.
• Know the Treatment plan flow Chart of SBD/TMD Cases: step by step.  

About the instructors:
Dr. Reda A. Abdel-Fattah
Dr. Reda A. Abdel-Fattah is a diplomate of the American Boards of Dental Sleep Medicine, Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, Craniofacial Pain and Orofacial Pain. He is the current President of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. He lectures to local, national and international health professionals. He is an author of many scientific articles and books. He is a board examiner for the American Board for Craniofacial Pain and the Chairman of the Craniofacial Pain and Dysfunctions section at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida. His practice stresses the evaluation and management of Orofacial Pain, TMD, and Sleep-Disordered Breathing.  

Dr. Samuel T. Armanious
Since Dr. Samuel has received his BDS. Degree in 2012 from Cairo University, he focused on management of complex cases. He is a M.Sc. Candidate in Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Siena University, Italy. He is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP).He lectures to local and national Dental professionals in orofacial pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, and dental occlusion. 

Registration Fees
15,000 EGP

It includes lectures, workshops, certificates, coffee and lunch break.
Every candidate will receive an ADA approved certificate (32 credit hours)

Cancellation policy
The Registration fee is non-refundable.