Advanced TMD Course –

Dry Needling, Laser & Acupuncture

Abstract: 

Join us for a comprehensive 2-day course tailored for dental and allied health professionals who wish to broaden their clinical skills in the management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) using evidence-based adjunctive techniques: dry needling, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and acupuncture.

This hands-on training is designed for practitioners looking to expand their scope of TMD management with integrative approaches that are safe, minimally invasive, and effective.

Learning Objective:

·       Foundations of TMD and myofascial pain syndromes

·      Principles and protocols of dry needling specific to masticatory muscles

·      Clinical applications of low level laser therapy for muscular and joint dysfunction

·      Dental & Medical Acupuncture using lasers and/or needles for

o   Craniofacial pain & analgesia

o   Sleep disorders (OSA & Insomnia)

o   Dental anxiety, phobias and sedation

o   Xerostomia

o   Breathing disorders, gagging, sinusitis, nasal congestion

·      Anatomy review and trigger point identification

·      Safety and legalconsiderations for clinical practice

·      Step-by-step guidance in real-time, small-group practical sessions

Speaker(s):

Dr. Damian Teo
Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry)

Masters of Dentistry (LTU)

Fellowship Dental Sleep Medicine (ASA)

Certificate of Acupuncture (AMAC)

Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (UWA)

Course Information: