Course Summary: This continuing dental education program is designed to instruct and educate the dental practitioner regarding the basic concepts of occlusal splint therapy construction for patients who have muscular issues in the temporormandibular joint area and to potentially treat selective types of temporomandibular disease patients (TMD). The didactic portion of the program will investigate and delineate the diagnostic procedures related to TMD patients and the various types of adult patients who may or may not benefit from a customized occlusal splint in the treatment of extracapsular muscle TMD conditions. The demonstration portion of the program (by webcast) will detail the specific design and construction of a posterior flat-plane occlusal splint. The presenter will utilize an articulator and mounted models of various TMD patients to demonstrate how a properly made flat-plane occlusal splint is constructed. After the demonstrated webcast laboratory session, several clinical cases will then be presented to help the participant compare and contrast occlusal splint therapy treatment effectiveness.
Course Information:
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 5:30 am: Check-in
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Presentation
Location: Zoom Webcast
Credit: 4 lecture hours
Course Fee: $100 Dentists (includes manual)
AGD Codes: 180 Myofascial Pain/Occlusion (Occlusal therapy); 200 Orofacial Pain (Diagnosis and treatment)
Communication to Participants:
Participants will receive information by e-mail prior to the course regarding what is expected of them during the presentation and for the completion of basic program requirements. Dr. Arcoria may also call the participant prior to the program to help them understand what is expected regarding completion.
Detailed Course Objectives
Recognize and initiate early management of conditions that may result from TMD extracapsular muscle problems.
Demonstrate proficiency in differential diagnosis of TMD extracapsular muscle problems.
Identify and design treatment regimens for patients potentially needing an occlusal splint.
Demonstrate effective communication regarding patient occlusal splint treatment needs.
Explain why the foundation of successful restorations and oral health is directly related to proper occlusion and occlusal splint management.
Recognize a patient who may have an extracapsular TMD problem
Discuss the circumstances when an occlusal splint may not successfully treat specific types of TMD.
Compare and contrast various treatment regimens and protocols regarding TMD extracapsular issues
Discuss the differential diagnosis of intracapsular vs. extracapsular TMD
Determine whether signs and symptoms are caused by muscle problems or joint anatomy problems
How to perform a thorough initial patient assessment and evaluation that can identify TMD symptoms.
Presented by: Dr. Charles Arcoria
>BA in Pre-dental Science, minors in Chemistry and History, Case Western Reserve University – 1978
>Doctor of Dental Surgery, Baylor College of Dentistry – 1980
>Master of Business Administration, major in Health Services Management – University of Dallas, 1992
>Associate Professor of Dental Anatomy and Occlusion – Restorative Sciences; Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center – 1984 – 2014
>Executive Director of Continuing Education, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center – 2000 – 2011
>Executive Director of Alumni, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M Health Science Center – 2004 – 2011
>Adjunct Professor of Dental Anatomy and Occlusion – Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2005 – 2020
>Adjunct Professor of Dental Anatomy and Occlusion – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, 2015 – 2020
>Private dental practice – 1980 to 2004
>Obtained certification in Vegan Nutrition – 2022
>Member, American Dental Association Test Constructor Committee, National Board Part I Examination – 1995-2000 >Enrolled Agent, license to practice before the Internal Revenue Service – 2015 to present
Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education CE Registration Information, Certifications & Cancellation/Refund policy:
Call us at 1-817-680-0239 to register.
E-Mail Contact: You may contact us by e-mail at charlesarcoria@protonmail.com. Web site address: http://www. Oicde.com.
Registration form mailing address: OICDE, 8214 County Road 4044, Kemp, Texas 75143
CONFIRMATIONS: Will be sent by telephone to the official phone number provided to us.
REFUND AND REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: If you contact us by phone (817-380-0239) or by e-mail (charlesarcoria@protonmail.com) within 48 hours prior to the commencement of this course, you will receive a complete refund of the course tuition. If you fail to contact us by the commencement of the course and you do not attend the course, you will forfeit all of your tuition for this program. If you contact us within the 48 hour window before a course, the paid tuition will be applied to a future course, but no cash refund will be made.
CE credits provided by the Online Institute for Continuing Dental Education, LLC., an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. Provider ID# 429992.

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