TODS FEATURED SPEAKER
OKANAGAN-VINTAGE SPECIALISTS’ POTPOURRI
DR. TAREQ ALDAJANI, CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORAL MEDICINE
Session Title: GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ)
Session Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
Session Time: 10:10 AM – 10:50 AM
Presenter Name: Dr. Tareq Aldajani
Outline:
We will touch on the definition and importance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), anatomical structure of the TMJ, and role of the lateral pterygoid muscle in TMD
- Clinical Relevance of TMJ
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)
- Etiology and causes of TMD
- Classification
- Masticatory Muscle Disorders, disk derangement, degenerative, and growth disorders
- Clinical characteristics of myofascial pain
- Treatment Options for TMD
- Bruxism: definition, type, risk factors, and treatment
- Discussion on the use of neuromodulator injections in treating TMD
- Case Studies Questions
There will be time for a few questions & answers.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the key concepts and principles in the given topic.
- Articulate the relationships between various components or ideas presented.
- Explain the implications and potential applications of the information provided.
- Implement strategies and techniques discussed in real-life situations.
- Differentiate between common misconceptions and accurate interpretations.
- Identify relevant examples or case studies to support their understanding
About The Speaker
Dr. Tareq Aldajani – also known as Dr. T, received his dental degree from Egypt in 2004. Following clinical training, he earned a Master of Science in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Jordan in 2008. He completed advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Saudi Arabia in 2015. He earned the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Diploma from Edenbrough in 2015 and the Arab Board Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2017.
In 2017, Dr. T and his family moved to Canada, where he completed a postgraduate residency and a Master of Science in Oral Medicine at the University of Alberta in 2022.
Dr. T joined Sopa Square Dental Clinic in April 2023 and BC Cancer in January 2024. Dr. T offers a wide range of comprehensive services to his patients. His expertise includes diagnosing and managing oral pathologies, treating and managing oral manifestations of systemic diseases, therapeutic injection of neuromodulators, bruxism and TMD management, oral orthopedic appliances for obstructive sleep apnea, and neuropathic pain management.
