Member Meeting - April 21, 2027

Presentation: Jaw Dropping: Everything You Didn’t Know About TMD (An Essential Pillar of Orofacial Pain Specialty)

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the hallmark signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders, including disc displacement, myalgia, and referred head/neck pain patterns

2. Differentiate TMJ-related pain from other orofacial pain conditions (odontogenic, sinus, neurovascular) commonly seen in general practice

3. Describe key components of a TMJ history and clinical exam, including joint palpation, range-of-motion measurements, and diagnostic injections

4. Recognize appropriate indications for advanced imaging (CBCT/MRI) in TMJ evaluation

5. Outline a conservative, evidence-based treatment sequence for TMJ disorders, from at-home care to orthotic therapy and adjunct injections (e.g., PRF)

6. Identify criteria for referral to an orofacial pain specialist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon, including red flags for progressive joint disease

7. Apply strategies for integrating TMJ screening into routine dental exams to improve early detection and interdisciplinary care coordination

About our Presenter: A lifelong learner, Dr. Amit Wadke is U.S. residency-trained Orofacial Pain Specialist with over a decade of experience in pulmonary, sleep, and oncology research, including work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In addition, he completed a Master’s degree in Dental Sciences focusing on TMJ Disorders from the University of Rochester and another Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Seton Hall University, He owns a specialty clinic that is focused on conservative treatment of TMJ disorders, as well as Orofacial Pain including headaches, europathic/neurovascular pain, and dental management of obstructive sleep apnea. He serves patients across the Pacific Northwest, and has been currently training dentists and residents from all over the country, publishes research in peer review journals, and supports U.S. Armed Forces troop readiness exams statewide.

2 CE

Location: Meeting at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant banquet room, 122 128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208. Free parking is located in the back.

Registration: SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. Please RSVP no later than noon on Friday, April 10, 2026

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COST: Complimentary for SCDS member dentists, $40 pp for all guests.
Payable by CASH or CHECK at the door (no debit/credit).
NOTE:  No Shows or cancellations after deadline will be invoiced $40pp

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