Benjamin Shield, Ph.D.

Temporal Mandibular Joint:
Manual Therapeutic Treatment

This class will explore the interrelationship of bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, and manual therapy in successfully treating temporal mandibular joint dysfunction and a wide range of crucial dental conditions. Therapists hold a unique and essential role in the approach to these conditions.

Dental anatomy and function have a profound influence on the health of the individual. The manual therapist is uniquely positioned to treat the “root causes” of many conditions often overlooked by other specializations. This is a “hands-on” course that will teach the manual therapist how to effectively evaluate and treat numerous dental, cranial, and facial dysfunctions, including:

Orthodontics
TMJ dysfunctions
Malocclusion
Mandibular whiplash
Cranial nerve disorders
Cranial injury and cranial distortion
Alleviation of toothache and related headache and facial pain
Post-procedural care

In addition, functional disorders such as sensory disturbances, headaches, neuralgias, endocrine dysfunction, and autonomic nervous system imbalances will be discussed, evaluated, and treated.

The course will focus on recognizing disorders, treating specific conditions, alleviating pain, and prevention. The hands-on techniques presented will be easily incorporated into any therapist’s sessions.

This workshop aims to focus the art of manual therapy on successfully treating temporal mandibular joint dysfunction. Participants will learn to recognize, evaluate, and treat common, often misunderstood conditions. Most importantly, they will gain an essential understanding of how to help their clients get out of and stay out of pain directly.

This course is about how we can help. An accompanying workbook will include a summary of the lectures, reference materials, photographs, and illustrations.