(7111) Screening and Referral for Temporomandibular Disorders: Insights from Physical Therapy

Saturday, October 19, 2024

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT

Location: Room 243, Convention Center

CE: 1.5

Fee: Included with SmilePass

Speaker(s)

Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN (she/her/hers)

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Emily Kahnert, DPT, PhD, CCTT (she/her/hers)

Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Presentation Slides Handouts

Disclosure(s):

Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN: No financial relationships to disclose

Emily Kahnert, DPT, PhD, CCTT: No financial relationships to disclose

Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively screen for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and make appropriate referrals to physical therapy. In this Presentation, you will explore evidence-based screening techniques, assessment tools and referral protocols tailored to patients presenting with TMD symptoms. Through interactive case studies and practical demonstrations, you will come to understand interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care and the role of physical therapy in managing TMD-related pain and dysfunction.

Learning Objectives:

Utilize screening protocols and assessment tools to identify signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders
Determine when referral to physical therapy is indicated based on the severity, complexity and underlying etiology of TMD presentations
Foster collaborative relationships with physical therapists by understanding the scope of potential interventions