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TMD Demystified-Episode 11: Typical TMD Patient
This week's podcast tells how to effectively and efficiently complete a patient consult with the typical TMJ Patient.  This episode provides a patient designed to teach you how to gain needed knowledge from your patients in order to make proper diagnosis with little effort and time.   Read More
Categories: TMJ and Occlusion
Is Invisalign effective in correcting an open bite?
Can Invisalign fix an anterior Open Bite?  Invisalign was first introduced in 1997 by two Stanford University students that invented the first complete clear aligner system. At this point in time correcting an open bite with Invisalign was not recommended. As the years passed, a better...  Read More
TMD Demystified: Episode 9- How the Urbanek Device can Enhance Your Practice
It's no secret that TMD is commonly misdiagnosed. It's not uncommon for patients to see 2-4 specialists before they finally receive a correct diagnosis. In today's episode I'll go over a list of illnesses that patients often get diagnosed with before discovering that their pain is actually cause by...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode of 7: Synovial Fluid and TMD
In today's episode I'll address a question we received from one of our colleagues. The question revolved around rarely talked about fluid, the Synovial Fluid, and its effect on inflammation and TMD. Without getting too technical, I'll do my best to connect the dots between TMD symptoms,...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 6: Building Trust and TMD
When it comes to solving the TMD conundrum, trust is key. There is trust that dental and medical practitioner need  to have in the TMD solution they offer. There is also trust needed on the part of patients. Today we will talk about building a two way trust as we address TMD.     Read More
Episode #52: Dr  Ahmed Soboh, Founder and Inventor of TMJaw
Dr. Soboh received his DDS degree from the University of Jordan in 1999. He received certification by the American National Dental Board in 2001 and has been practicing dentistry in the state of California since 2002. Dr. Soboh and I discuss treating patients with TMD and TMJ pain and his product...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 5: Skepticism and TMD
There is lots of skepticism around TMD both in the dental/medical community as well as among patients. Skepticism is not necessarily bad. Today i'll address, head on, TMD skepticism that's prevalent in the dental and medical community as well as among patients. Today we'll look at skepticism...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 4: How Common is TMD?
One of the common questions about TMD is: How common is TMD? In today's podcast i'll do my best to share data regarding TMD and why it's so commonly missed or misdiagnosed. At the end of my podcast i'll also share a simply 3-step self exam anyone can perform in order to see if their TMD joint is...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 3: Why I Stopped Doing TMJ Surgery
As an oral maxillofacial surgeon I've seen TMD patients for 40 years. Surgery was my treatment of choice for the first 30. Then 10 years ago I quit doing TMJ surgery.  In today's episode I'll walk you through the personal journey and patient-driven research that led me to the permanent non-surgical...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 2: TMD and Inflammation
Do you know what's the root cause of TMD? I'm sure you're familiar with all the symptomes, but where do they come from? What causes headaches, jaw pain, arm pain and plethora of other TMD symptoms? Today we will look at a simple yet mostly ignored root cause of TMD. Ignoring this one issue has...  Read More
TMD Demystified Episode 1: The TMD Conundrum Explained
 Welcome to TMD Demystified Vlog/Podcast. In this episode of our video podcast, I explain the TMD conundrum plaguing dental and medical community, and connect the dots between TMD root cause and TMD symptoms that often go misdiagnosed.  I invite you to watch Episode 1.   Read More
1617 Dr. James P. Boyd on Preventing Migraines and Treating TMD with the NTI Device : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Understanding the Link Between Occlusion and Migraines Guest Speaker: Dr. James P. Boyd Every day, for 11 years in a row, Jim Boyd woke up with a headache. As a dental student at USC, he was the senior resident in their TMD clinic, but the classic splint therapy that he was taught somehow allowed...  Read More
Categories: TMJ and Occlusion
1583 Dr. Gerry Samson on the Evolution of Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
“Clear Aligners, Teledentistry, and the Future of the Orthodontic Profession” Guest Speaker: Dr. Gerry Samson Described as an educational entertainer, Gerry completed pediatric dental residency at Emory University, 1979 and orthodontics at Northwestern University, 1981 under the direction of Dr....  Read More
1582 Orthodontist Dr. Bill Harrell & ENT Dr. David McIntosh on Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
“Understanding the Link Between Sleep, Airway & Malocclusion” Guest Speakers: Dr. Bill Harrell & Dr. David McIntosh Dr. Harrell graduated from UAB Dental School in 1975 then pursued his orthodontic residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 1977. Dr. Harrell has been interested in 3D imaging...  Read More
1568 Dr. Marcin Dolecki's Holistic Approach to Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Marcin Dolecki is a graduate of the Medical University of Lodz, Poland and runs a private practice in Legionowo, Poland. For over 25 years he has been a national and international lecturer. He is the author of numerous publications, including two books: “Teeth Whitening” and “Marketing and...  Read More
1500 Dr. Ira L. Shapira, DDS, on the Science of TMD, Sleep & Neuromuscular Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO graduated in 1977 but had a long history of personal TMJ disorders. Seeking treatment as a student, he was a designated patient in a host of continuing education programs at Loyola and he realized that experts had a lot to learn. He became...  Read More
1487 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Jim D. Bates, DDS, MD on Repairing Faces with Orthognathic Surgery : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Jim Bates, born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, attended Texas Tech University before graduating with honors both from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the...  Read More
1484 Orthodontist Mike Mew, BDS, MSc on Finding a Cure for Crooked Teeth : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Mike Mew lectures and teaches extensively around the world, and is the lead clinician at the London School of Facial Orthotropics. His personal interest is in the growth and development of the face and understanding the factors that influence it. He has put forward the concept of Craniofacial...  Read More
1476 Dr. Bahar Esmaili on TMD and Total Body Health : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Bahar Esmaili DDS is the owner & dentist at PeakView Dentistry. She focuses on the connection between overall health and oral health. She is passionate about educating her patients about all areas of health. A healthy mouth can only exist in a healthy body. Dr. Esmaili's other passion is...  Read More
Using Orthodontic and Orthopedic Therapies With Child Patients: When & How?
Let's discuss how to determine the needs, if present, in the growing child in primary and/or mixed/transitional dentition.  How to examine?  Is there a need?  And, if so, how to diagnose and plan which therapies would be best for the child.   Read More
1471 Dr. Robert Mier & Dr. Stan Farrell on the Specialty of Orofacial Pain : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. Mier completed undergraduate studies at Albion College, then received his dental degree from University of Detroit in 1984. His journey to orofacial pain primarily began as a patient looking for answers, and eventually led to the craniofacial pain center at Tufts University. He completed a...  Read More
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