Online Functional Dentistry CE Courses & Webinars

The online functional dentistry courses on this page are designed for dentists who want to build systematic, evidence-based knowledge in occlusion, TMJ diagnosis, TMD management, orofacial pain, bruxism, and craniomandibular rehabilitation — studied on demand, without fixed session times. Courses and lessons range from comprehensive multi-module programs on TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain through focused clinical content on axiography, condylography, articulator techniques, digital functional rehabilitation, and sleep-related bruxism. CE credits are indicated on eligible courses and lessons; OHI-S is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

• Expert-led online learning — courses taught by recognized clinicians and researchers in gnatology, TMD, orofacial pain, and craniomandibular rehabilitation
• Flexible, on-demand access — study between patients, after clinic hours, or at your own pace across any device
• Clinically structured topics — from comprehensive TMD curricula to focused modules on diagnostics, splint therapy, mandibular positioning, and functional occlusion

Online Functional Dentistry Courses for Dentists

Functional dentistry rewards systematic learning more than most dental disciplines — the diagnostic logic is layered, treatment sequencing depends on correctly identifying the dominant etiological factor, and clinical decisions carry long-term consequences. Online format suits this kind of study well: comprehensive multi-module programs on occlusion, TMJ dysfunction, and orofacial pain let you revisit the differential diagnosis section before a complex case or return to the appliance fabrication module when clinical need demands it.

Functional Dentistry CE and Continuing Education Online

For dentists managing CE requirements, eligible courses display credit information on their individual pages, meeting standard documentation requirements for most state and national obligations. The course library includes both high-credit comprehensive programs and shorter focused modules on specific diagnostic or clinical topics, covering occlusal analysis, splint therapy, mandibular repositioning, condylography, MRI interpretation for TMD, and digital functional rehabilitation workflows.

These are clinical education courses — not certification programs or licensing pathways. The focus is applied functional dentistry knowledge that supports more accurate diagnosis, better-sequenced treatment planning, and more consistent clinical outcomes.

Topics Covered: Occlusion, TMD, TMJ, Pain, and Diagnostics

TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain is the deepest area in the library, covering TMJ anatomy and biomechanics, intracapsular disorder classification, muscle pain management, stabilization and anterior positioning appliance protocols, headache differential diagnosis, neuropathic pain, and the occlusion-TMJ relationship. Diagnostic instrumentation includes axiography, condylography, myography, kinematic facebow, articulator techniques, BruxChecker use, and MRI and CT interpretation for TMD. Bruxism and sleep-related function covers sleep bruxism, obstructive sleep apnea, mandibular advancement devices, airway-driven orthodontic protocols, and the bruxism-apnea relationship. Digital and interdisciplinary rehabilitation addresses VDO management, digital functional workflows, occlusal splint design, mandibular repositioning, and treatment sequencing across restorative and orthodontic phases.

How to Choose the Right Functional Dentistry Course Online

The right starting point depends on your current clinical knowledge and the problem you need to solve. Dentists new to functional diagnostics will find the most value in comprehensive programs that build from anatomy and biomechanics through diagnosis and treatment sequencing. Clinicians already managing functional cases who want to refine a specific area — condylography technique, sleep appliance protocols, or digital functional rehabilitation workflows — will find focused modules better suited to that purpose. Use topic filters to narrow the catalog to your current clinical priority.

Learn from Expert Functional Dentistry Faculty

Jeffrey P. Okeson leads the most comprehensive program in the library, covering TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain across six evidence-based modules. Gregor Slavicek addresses occlusal analysis and evidence-based gnatology. Ambra Michelotti covers TMD diagnosis and cognitive approaches to functional disorder management. Barry Glassman, Jean-Daniel Orthlieb, Martin Gross, Daniel Paesani, and Mariano Rocabado extend the curriculum into splint therapy, occlusal concepts, bruxism, and craniomandibular rehabilitation.

More Ways to Learn Functional Dentistry

• All Functional Dentistry Learning — The complete OHI-S functional dentistry hub: online courses, free content, and live events
• Free Functional Dentistry Learning — Clinical videos, webinars, and introductory content at no cost
• Functional Dentistry Seminars and Events — Live seminars, congresses, and hands-on courses with direct faculty access