Online TMJ and TMD Courses for Dentists

Online TMJ and TMD courses for dentists on OHI-S include broad programs on temporomandibular disorders and focused study of imaging, occlusal appliances, and functional diagnosis. Compare what each program teaches, how deeply it addresses your clinical question, and the background knowledge it expects.

Compare programs in TMD diagnosis and orofacial pain

Compare online TMD courses by the balance of clinical examination, differential diagnosis, and management topics. For a broad diagnostic foundation, look for coverage of muscle- and joint-related pain alongside other sources of orofacial pain. For focused study, review how deeply the syllabus addresses your chosen diagnostic question, which clinical cases are discussed, and what prior knowledge is expected.

Choose focused training in imaging, appliances, or functional methods

• TMJ MRI and CBCT: The dedicated imaging program concentrates on these two modalities. Review its lesson topics against the interpretation questions you want to address and the imaging knowledge you already have.
• Occlusal appliances and splint therapy: Orthlieb’s OCTA program addresses occlusal appliances, centric relation, and occlusal parameters. Compare its scope with your learning objective, including the attention given to indications, limitations, and application.
• Functional diagnosis and rehabilitation: Slavicek-based training covers functional diagnosis and instrumental protocols, while Rocabado’s programs address functional rehabilitation and craniocervical relationships. Focused instruction in condylography is another option when interpretation of recordings is your priority.

These author-specific approaches have different concepts and methods; select the one you intend to study rather than treating them as a single protocol. Courses in TMJ and orthognathic surgery are a separate option for clinicians pursuing education within the appropriate surgical specialization.

Check the syllabus, CE credits, and recording access

• Scope and prerequisites: Confirm how much diagnostic instruction is included, which methods are taught, and what prior knowledge is expected.
• Clinical cases: Review the cases described in the program and whether they address the questions you want to investigate.
• CE and access: Credits vary by course. Check the individual listing and your licensing jurisdiction’s requirements. Recording access is tied to the applicable Membership period; confirm the plan and access terms before enrolling.

For help choosing a subject or format, visit the broader TMJ and TMD training overview. For an introduction to a topic or lecturer, explore free TMJ and TMD courses and lessons.

Compare the programs in the catalog above and select an online course by diagnostic focus, depth, teaching approach, and access terms.