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Temporomandibular Disorders for the General Dental Practitioner

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Optimal Pain Management for the Dental Team

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common cause of chronic pain in the orofacial region. With prevalence in the general population reported at 10–15%, patients will regularly present to general dental practitioners (GDPs) with symptoms relating to TMDs. Despite their relative commonality, TMDs continue to pose both a diagnostic and management challenge for the general dental practitioner. This article aims to guide clinicians with regards to clinical examination, diagnosis and biopsychosocial management of TMDs within primary care.

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    Emma Beecroft, Chris Penlington, Hannah Desai & Justin Durham

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Beecroft, E., Penlington, C., Desai, H., Durham, J. (2022). Temporomandibular Disorders for the General Dental Practitioner. In: Renton, T. (eds) Optimal Pain Management for the Dental Team. BDJ Clinician’s Guides. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86634-1_10

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