Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment

Nov 1, 2025 Open Allied Health

Description

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) can significantly impact an individual's ability to eat, communicate, and maintain oral hygiene. TMD is frequently linked to cervical dysfunction. This one-day, in-person course will cover temporomandibular joint anatomy and physiology, explore common diagnoses, and provide guidance on evaluation and treatment techniques.

All attendees are responsible for practicing within their practice acts.
Ample time will be dedicated to practicing manual techniques.

Spots are limited due to hands-on labs; register early!

Note: Wear comfortable clothes for labs.

Target Audience

Physical Therapists & Assistants

Objectives

Upon completion of this lecture and lab-based course, participants will be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of material by obtaining at least an 80% score on an end-of-course test
Sound clinical reasoning in mock evaluation scenarios
Manual treatment techniques with temporomandibular joint and soft tissue mobilizations

Faculty

Stephanie J. Levi, PT, DPT, OCS Emer.

Sessions

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment

11/1 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Credits

.700 CEU

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.70 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

7.000 Contact Hours

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.00 Contact Hours.

7.000 NCBPTE Contact Hours

Physical Therapy: MAHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is a NCBPTE-approved provider of continuing competence for activities directly related to physical therapy. NCBPTE 7.0 contact hours.

Fees

$175.00 Early Registration Fee

Applies 6/12/25–10/25/25

$190.00 Registration Fee

Applies 10/26/25–11/1/25