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LOCATION: This is an
online self-study program available by demand |
Course Provider: Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education |
Provider Contact Information: Phone: 817-680-0239; e-mail: oicde@protonmail.com |
Commercial
Co-Sponsor Support: There is NOT a commercial co-sponsor
for this program |
Date
content was last reviewed: April 1,
2024 |
Occlusal
Splint Therapy Concept and Construction
Teaching Methods Used: This course is conducted as an Online
lecture program
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Course Description
Content Summary: This continuing dental
education program is designed to instruct and educate the dental practitioner
regarding the basic concepts of occlusal splint therapy construction for
patients who have muscular issues in the temporormandibular joint area and to
potentially treat selective types of temporomandibular disease patients
(TMD). This online lecture program will investigate and delineate the
diagnostic procedures related to TMD patients and the various types of adult
patients who may or may not benefit from a customized occlusal splint in the
treatment of extracapsular muscle TMD conditions. A brief demonstration
online will detail the specific design and construction of a posterior
flat-plane occlusal splint. Practitioners will view articulators and mounted
models of various TMD patients to demonstrate how a properly made flat-plane
occlusal splint is constructed. Finally, several clinical cases will then be
presented to help the participant compare and contrast occlusal splint therapy
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>BA in Pre-dental Science, minors in
Chemistry and History, Case Western Reserve University – 1978 >Doctor of Dental Surgery, Baylor College
of Dentistry – 1980 >Master of Business Administration, major
in Health Services Management - University of Dallas, 1992 >Associate Professor of Dental Anatomy and
Occlusion – Restorative Sciences; Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M
Health Science Center – 1984 - 2014 >Executive Director of Continuing
Education, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center –
2000 - 2011 >Executive Director of Alumni, Baylor
College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center – 2004 - 2011 >Adjunct Professor of Dental Anatomy and
Occlusion – Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2005 - 2020 >Adjunct Professor of Dental Anatomy and
Occlusion – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2015 – 2020 >Private dental practice – 1980 to 2004 >Obtained certification in Vegan Nutrition
– 2022 >Member, American Dental Association Test
Constructor Committee, National Board Part I Examination – 1995-2000 >Enrolled Agent, license to practice
before the Internal Revenue Service – 2015 to present |
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Educational Course Objectives: At the completion of this program, the participant will be able
to: ·
Recognize
and initiate early management of conditions that may result from TMD extracapsular
muscle problems. ·
Demonstrate
proficiency in differential diagnosis of TMD extracapsular muscle problems. ·
Identify
and design treatment regimens for patients potentially needing an occlusal
splint. ·
Demonstrate
effective communication regarding patient occlusal splint treatment needs. ·
Explain
why the foundation of successful restorations and oral health is directly
related to proper occlusion and occlusal splint management. ·
Recognize
a patient who may have an extracapsular TMD problem ·
Discuss
the circumstances when an occlusal splint may not successfully treat specific
types of TMD. ·
Compare
and contrast various treatment regimens and protocols regarding TMD
extracapsular issues ·
Discuss
the differential diagnosis of intracapsular vs. extracapsular TMD ·
Determine
whether signs and symptoms are caused by muscle problems or joint anatomy
problems ·
How
to perform a thorough initial patient assessment and evaluation that can
identify TMD symptoms. |
Course Information: Date: Available online, by demand Location: This is an online self-study program
available by demand Credit: 1 lecture hour Course Fee: $10 each for each dental office personnel AGD Codes: 180 Myofascial Pain/Occlusion (Occlusal therapy); 200 Orofacial Pain (Diagnosis and treatment) Communication to Participants: Participants
will receive information by e-mail prior to the course regarding what is
expected of them during the presentation and for the completion of basic
program requirements. Dr. Arcoria may
also communicate with the participant after the program to help them
understand the material.
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Call Dr. Arcoria at
817-680-0239 (Occlusal Splint, Online) |
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Name________________________
Address ______________________________ Please contact Dr. Arcoria for Credit Card
payments |
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Call us at 1-817-680-0239 to register. E-Mail
Contact: You may contact us by e-mail at charlesarcoria@protonmail.com. Web site address: http://www.oicde.com.
Registration form mailing
address: OICDE,
8214 County Road 4044, Kemp, Texas 75143 REFUND
AND REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: If you contact us by phone (817-380-0239)
or by e-mail (charlesarcoria@protonmail.com)
within 48 hours prior to the commencement of this course, you will receive a
complete refund of the course tuition.
If you fail to contact us by the commencement of the course and you do
not attend the course, you will forfeit all of your tuition for this
program. If you contact us within the
48 hour window before a course, the paid tuition will be applied to a future
course, but no cash refund will be made. CE credits provided by the Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education, LLC, an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. Provider ID# 429992. |
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Continuing Education Credit
Provided By: Online
Institute for Continuing Dental Education, LLC. Nationally
Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval
does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Approval
period is from 10/1/2024 to 9/30/2026 Provider
ID# 429992. |
