VIDEO PARA SITE LUCIANA ARCAS E MARINA AMARAL

Understanding DTM: A Guide for Dentists

Introduction to DTM and Its Challenges

• The speaker introduces a common scenario where patients report jaw pain and headaches, prompting questions about whether it is a case of Temporomandibular Disorder (DTM).

• DTM is highlighted as a source of insecurity for many dentists, not due to lack of intelligence but because practical training in DTM has been insufficient.

• The confusion surrounding DTM often leads to insecure dentists and frustrated patients, resulting in a reactive rather than proactive approach to treatment.

Expert Credentials

• Luciana Acas and Marina Amaral introduce themselves as experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in dentistry, specializing in DTM and facial pain.

• They emphasize the importance of understanding DTM through scientific evidence and clinical perspective, which can significantly change patient outcomes.

Course Objectives

• The course aims to provide dentists with confidence in diagnosing and managing DTM cases by teaching what constitutes DTM and its common subtypes.

• Emphasis is placed on understanding when pain is not related to DTM, which helps prevent serious diagnostic errors.

Clinical Approach to DTM

• The course will focus on developing clinical reasoning rather than memorizing protocols, encouraging a more logical approach to patient care.

• Dentists will learn their role in the diagnostic process while also knowing when to refer patients for further care.

Conclusion on Managing Patient Care

• By the end of the course, participants will not be expected to resolve all ATM cases but will gain clarity on patient conditions and how to manage them effectively without fear.

• Understanding that while DTM is complex, it requires mature clinical reasoning rather than being an insurmountable challenge.