Description

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This comprehensive course is designed to equip dental hygienists with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, assess, and manage musculoskeletal orofacial pain in clinical practice. Musculoskeletal orofacial pain encompasses a range of conditions that can significantly impact a client’s oral health, quality of life, and overall well-being. This course will explore the underlying causes, assessment techniques, and evidence-based management strategies for clients experiencing orofacial pain of a musculoskeletal origin.
Learning Objectives

Part 1: Introduction to orofacial pain

• Understand the impact of orofacial pain on the population and healthcare system.
• Learn how to classify orofacial pain conditions.
• Contribute to the advancement of the dental hygiene profession in addressing orofacial pain.
• Apply acquired knowledge to improve client care.

Part 2: Anatomy review and musculoskeletal examination

• Review of anatomy and physiology of the orofacial musculoskeletal system.
• Identify musculoskeletal orofacial pain conditions in clinical settings.
• Perform assessments to determine the severity and nature of musculoskeletal orofacial pain.

Part 3: Evidence-based management strategies for temporomandibular disorders

• Develop effective management strategies for clients with musculoskeletal orofacial pain.
• Enhance client care through the application of the mu

Biography: Dr. Sidney Lisser, HBSc, DC

Dr. Sidney Lisser is a chiropractor graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2002. He is the lead clinician at the Jaw & Facial Pain Centre in Toronto, a specialty clinic focusing only on craniofacial pain. Dr. Lisser has focused on treating orofacial pain for 22 years. He guest lectures at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, as an associate in dentistry and as an associate scientist in the Craniofacial Pain Program at Mount Sinai Hospital in the Department of Dentistry. Dr. Lisser is also a cofounder of the Oral Facial Training Program, an advanced training program that teaches allied health professionals how to conservatively treat orofacial pain and injuries.

Biography: Dr. Amelia Edmonds BSc, DC

Dr. Edmonds began her studies at McMaster University, earning an honours bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, graduating with honours. Since her final clinical year in chiropractic school, she has focused her practice on jaw and facial pain. Providing an accurate diagnosis and developing an effective treatment plan is her top priority. She works closely with other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive well-rounded care. Dr. Edmonds is passionate about teaching professionals and students how to manage orofacial pain effectively, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and advancing facial pain treatment options in the community.

Biography: Dr. Brittany Kucharski, BA, DC

Born and raised in Kingsville Ontario, Brittany graduated from St. Clair College with a level II dental assisting certification and began working in the dental field for the next seven years. During this time, she went on to obtain her bachelor of arts in psychology degree at the University of Windsor. She then completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. After working in the dental field, Dr. Kucharski developed a long-term goal of treating jaw and facial pain with a focus on patient-centred and evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality care to her patients.