Essentials of TMD and Botox® in Dentistry
“Essentials of TMD and Botox”: A multi disciplinary approach.
Dr. Richard Richter has been successfully treating “TMJ” disorders through his entire career. He will be teaching you the essential elements all dentists need to know to successfully manage their patients’ orofacial pain.
Every doctor attending will be given step by step instructions and view a live patient demonstration so they will be able to perform examinations and Botox® injections on patients when they arrive home.
Dr Richter how to access and manage your case while being mindful of the frequently encountered TMD / Sleep Apnea connection. He will explain many of the current appliances available today and the advantages and disadvantages of each appliance. You must understand how to manage TMD before prescribing appliances for Sleep Apnea issues.
Lastly, you will learn the “do’s and don’ts” “ protocols for implementing orthodontic treatment in your TMD cases.
Buckle your seat belt as this course is jam packed with information in an accelerated format. Be prepared to learn practical information you can implement into your practice immediately.
Read this case study.
TMJ function: Anatomy of TMJ dysfunction
Day 1: TMJ sounds, Facial pain, and headache management:
TMJ Examination:
- Protocols for examination.
- Home testing and the Bruxism index.
- Radiology/ CBCT guidelines.
- When to consider MRI evaluation
TMD Differential diagnosis:
- Review of the etiology of TMJD and facial pain.
Protocols for TMD, facial pain and headache treatment:
- TMD appliance therapy: Key appliances and how to equilibrate and fit them for success.
- TMD Pharmacotherapy: Common drug protocols.
- TMD Physical therapy.
- Occlusal equilibration and TMD management.
Day 2: Setting up your treatment support network.:
Do’s and don’ts of Orthodontic treatment for TMD.
Sleep Apnea treatment guidelines and the TMD connection. Recognizing obstacles to treatment success.
Some popular and gentle TMD sleep appliances.
Incorporating Botox® therapy in your TMD and facial pain cases.
Supplies, mixing and injection protocols.
*****Live TMD Botox® treatment demonstration!
Dr. Richard Richter is an international lecturer with Progressive Orthodontic Seminars. He also lecturers on Sleep Apnea, TMJ, Laser Dental Surgery, Laser Restorative Dentistry, Dental Technology, and Oral Cancer. He helped provide valuable data in the development of one of the leading digital radiography companies. He has two successful private practices in New York that have distinguished themselves as the “high tech” leaders in the area.
Dr. Richter currently has two private practices in New York and has been one of the early pioneers in most of the latest technologies enjoyed today in dentistry. He was one of the first ten KCP/Pac units to be placed in dental offices, was a Beta test site for Shick technologies digital radiography, and has over 18 years of experience in the field of laser dentistry. Dr. Richter is also trained in the use of the latest CADCAM single visit crown technologies (CEREC).
Education:
- 1984 – LIU CW POST, Bookville, NY
- B.S. in Biology with Honors
- 1988 – Fairleigh Dickinson College of Dental Medicine, Teaneck, NJ
- D.M.D. Degree
- Progressive Orthodontic Seminars
- Comprehensive Orthodontics Series
- Advanced Orthodontic Series
- Implant Mini Residency
- Several hundred hours of additional continuing education
Additional Accomplishments:
- Provided vital research data and input into the development of one of the leading digital x-ray imaging systems today.
- Is past president for the South Shore Dental Study club.
- Has completed certifications in Enteral conscious sedation, Laser certification in the use of Neodinium YAG lasers, Holmium YAG Lasers and Erbium Cromium lasers in dental care.
- Awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry
He is or has held memberships in the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, The Suffolk County Dental Society, Dentists for Oral Conscious Sedation, and the World Clinical Laser Institute, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy for Cosmetic Dentistry, and The Nassau County Dental Society.
DATES & LOCATION
- New York, USA:
- Live-October 26-27, 2024 (Dr. Richard Richter)
USA LOCATIONS
- USA (Location determined by demand)
- Pain Management, TMD & Botox (2 days)
- 2-Day Package: $1,900 is the fee.
- If paid 45 days in advance the discounted rate is $1,650
- Staff members ( not doctors) may attend for $$595
OTHER LOCATIONS
- Want to run a class in your area? Course can be offered in any location with 8 students.
- Video Recording Available Anytime On-Demand
10 days after Botox treatment I was 100% pain free. I did not expect such fast and such great results. I have this added energy...!! I would really recommend it for chronic suffers of TMD.
Dr. Monica Duarte
FANTASTIC seminar...Believe me, this tool of Botox muscle control can help out ortho in deep bite cases, lip habit cases, smile asymmetry cases, functional shift cases, and many more...Congratulations David on a job extremely well done.”
Dr. Don McGann