DENTAL CME COURSES

Neuromuscular Occlusion Workshop NOW®

A Comprehensive, Practical Course in Occlusion...
Finding the Comfortable, Healthy, Muscular Bite

"There's more to a healthy bite than beautiful teeth"

INTRODUCTORY COURSE

An introductory one day course for small groups, study clubs and dental organizations

• This course will benefit dentists interested in an overview of neuromuscular dentistry (NMD)
• Dentists who wish to understand the concept of NMD
• Dentists wanting to know how this occlusal philosophy can be applied to everyday general and specialty practices
• Dentists who desire to understand how computerized measurement instruments are used and optimize patient care
• Dentist who want to increase the scope of their dental practice

The introductory course is presented in lecture format.

COMPREHENSIVE COURSE

A Complete Comprehensive Neuromuscular Dentistry Course From Consultation to Case Completion: "Putting it All Together"

This course is a must for...

• Dentists who seek greater accuracy and patient comfort in restorative Dentistry and TMJ/TMD therapy.
• Dentists who want to be on the leading edge using computerized measurements of occlusion and mandibular function
• Dentists who want to learn advanced diagnosis and techniques for finishing the restorative case
• Dentists who own Myotronics computerized devices and wish to use them more effectively or anticipate acquiring instrumentation in the future

Single Doctor one-on-one with Dr. Cooper or small group instruction

You will benefit from Dr. Cooper's 28 years of experience teaching and practicing Neuromuscular Dentistry with these computerized instruments

Lectures and hands on use of computerized testing devices including bite registrations

Use of Myotronics K7 diagnostic system including:
TENS, jaw tracking (CMS), electromyography ( EMG) and Sonography (ESG)

Practical testing demonstrations on participating dentists and/or auxiliaries

Lectures include the following topics:

Philosophy of Neuromuscular Occlusion

• Neuromuscular Occlusion: the concept of neuromuscularly determined occlusion
• Role of computerized measurement devices.
• Temporomandibular Disorders TMD: Current concept and controversy (including clinical examination)

Practical Applications

• Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
• Neuromuscular Coronoplasty/Equilibration technique
• Neuromuscular Orthosis: fabrication and special appliances for special circumstances
• Neuromuscular Bite Registration
• Neuromuscular Oral Reconstruction
• Neuromuscular Complete Dentures
• Documenting Neuromuscular Occlusion treatment for TMD Dr. Cooper's published research (NIH/NIDCR)
• Integrating NMD into your dental practice: step by step procedures, treatment options and decisions
• Working with a Neuromuscular Dental Laboratory Technician

Neuromuscular Occlusion Workshop NOW®
Spend a weekend with Dr. Barry Cooper.

Location: Long Island, NY (near JFK and LaGuardia airports) or in your locale. Dates: to be arranged.

For additional information: contact tmjbcooper@aol.com. Please include your telephone number for a prompt reply.

We reserve the right to change dates or cancel courses at any time