Ben-Pat Institute and TUFTS University are partnering to provide continuing dental education to dentists and their teams across the country. Through a hybrid approach, our program allows for flexibility, convenience and travel cost savings.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM?

Dr. Mayoor Patel

Ways to attend.

1The first option is to attend all sessions in a live setting. This is because many dentists feel that being there in person is the best learning experience possible.

2 The second option we call it a hybrid. It includes two sessions that are virtual and interactive and two sessions that are in-person. This means you can get the lectures and learn from the comfort of your own home, and still participate in both the TMD and sleep hands-on portion of the course at the in-person sessions.

Ben-Pat Institute is taking a new approach to providing continuing dental education to dentists and their teams across the country. Through a hybrid approach, our program allows for flexibility, convenience and travel cost savings.

Dr. Mayoor Patel

3 ways to attend.

1The first option is to attend all sessions in a live setting. This is because many dentists feel that being there in person is the best learning experience possible.

2 The second option we call it a hybrid. It includes two sessions that are virtual and interactive and two sessions that are in-person. This means you can get the lectures and learn from the comfort of your own home, and still participate in both the TMD and sleep hands-on portion of the course at the in-person sessions.

3 Additionally, the third option is to go all virtual. Attending all four sessions virtually from the comfort of your own home may be a more convenient and cost effective option for some dentists. Unfortunately, though, you won’t be able to participate in the hands-on learning portion of the sessions. However, you will have access to a live video feed when these exercises are explained and performed.

What you will learn.

  • Understand the importance of anatomy and neuroanatomy as it applies to pain and sleep.

  • Understand the pain and sleep history and the relevance of asking the questions and its impact on your diagnosis and treatment.

  • Obtain skills to perform a comprehensive examination for pain and sleep patients.

  • How to diagnosis the various TMD, Orofacial pain conditions and manage them.

  • Learn how to get paid for your services and build a pain and sleep practice.

  • Understanding imaging and its findings as it impacts your treatment plan.

Dr. Terry Bennett

Dates: Session 1: Sep 13-14 | Session 2: Oct 18-19 | Session 3: Nov 15-16 | Session 4: Dec 6-8

Location: Tufts University | School of Dental Medicine | Boston, MA

Agenda.

DAY 1 DAY 2
  • Anatomy Related to Sleep and TMD
  • Neuroanatomy and Basic Concept of Pain Science of Pain
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Physiology of Normal and Abnormal Sleep
  • Classification of Sleep Disorders and HST/PSG
  • Screening for Dental Sleep Medicine and Identifying Patients within your practice
  • Treatment options for OSA
DAY 1 DAY 2
  • History taking in OFP
  • TMJ Evaluation, ROM, Cranial Nerve Evaluation, muscle palpation workshop
  • Imaging for TMD and Sleep
  • Understanding Oral Appliance Therapy for pain and sleep
  • Bite relationships Lecture and taking Bites for sleep. Hands on Fitting temp appliance
  • Oral Appliance Selection and Procedures
  • Injections – Lecture
  • Injections – Hands on
DAY 1 DAY 2
  • Sleep Bruxism, TMD-Orofacial pain and sleep breathing interactions
  • TMJ splint therapy
  • Neurovascular/Neuropathic Pain
  • Adjunct therapy for pain management
  • Getting Paid – Understand Billing
  • Pharmacology for pain
  • Common Craniofacial pain disorders
  • Why multiple discipline in management of pain
  • Managing Complications/Understanding Success in dental sleep medicine
  • Sleep and pain relationship – triage and managing both conditions.
  • Building a TMD and DSM practice
  • Pain & Mental Health
DAY 1 DAY 2
  • Titration and delivery of appliance process
  • Appliance delivery for sleep, Fabricate AM aligners
  • Taking bites for TMD appliances. Fabricating temporary splints
  • Interactive case studies – student participation
  • Pediatric sleep
  • Pediatric sleep management
  • Physical Therapy for pain
  • Nutrition and essential oils for pain control
  • Questions/ Review

Are you ready to grow your practice?

Take the first step towards becoming an expert in Orofacial Pain, TMD, and Dental Sleep Medicine today!

Cancellation Policy: Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least one month prior to the course start date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be given after that time or to no-shows. Please contact Tufts School of Dental Medicine for more details.