Cadaver Course: Clues to Orofacial Pain and Sleep Medicine
About This Event
This in-person workshop will be held at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. The anatomy faculty will perform dissections and demonstrate various structures, focusing on practical anatomy related to diagnosing headaches, sleep apnea, trigeminal neuralgia, muscle pain, and occipital pain. Participants will learn about physical exams, treatment options including nerve blocks and trigger point injections, and the side effects of injection therapy. The course includes a hands-on cadaver lab portion, providing a unique opportunity to apply knowledge in a practical setting.
Learning Objectives
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- Understand complexities of structures of TMJ, masticatory and facial muscles, nerves and other structures
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- Apply that knowledge towards diagnosis and treatment of Orofacial pain and sleep apnea
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- Overview of different interventions for Orofacial pain and sleep apnea.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
General dentists, Recent graduates
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
7*