Webinar for dentists - CE dental course - courses for dentists - Dr. Agatha Bis
TMJ After Orthodontics
W h a t D e n t i s t s N e e d t o K n o w
March 25, 2026 | 1 CE Credit
When Orthodontics Leads to TMJ Symptoms
What Causes It, How to Manage It, and How to Prevent It
TMJ symptoms after orthodontic treatment rarely appear without a cause. They are usually the result of predictable interactions between orthodontic mechanics, TMJ health, muscle patterns, occlusion, and functional pathways that shift throughout treatment.
This webinar gives dentists a clear, clinically practical explanation of what happens inside the TMJ during orthodontic movement and why some patients develop symptoms afterward. Learn how orthodontic forces can alter TMJ loading, how muscles react to new occlusal relationships, and how functional patterns adapt long before symptoms surface.
You will gain step by step methods for identifying early warning signs in post orthodontic patients, including bite changes, clicking, popping, new muscle tension, deviations, early locking, reduced range of motion, and limited opening. Learn how to evaluate whether these findings reflect emerging temporomandibular disorder or short term adaptation.
Through real clinical cases, you will learn how to manage TMJ symptoms when they occur, how to stabilize the system, how to adjust or guide orthodontic forces safely, and how to prevent complications by planning with TMJ stability in mind from the start.
By the end of the session, you will have a practical framework that protects orthodontic outcomes while supporting long term TMJ health, temporomandibular disorder prevention, and improved patient comfort.
Learning Objectives:
Identify early clinical signs of TMJ instability that may develop following orthodontic treatment.
Explain how orthodontic forces and mechanics influence joint position, muscle activity, and functional pathways.
Differentiate true post-orthodontic TMJ symptoms from temporary or compensatory presentations.
Perform a structured evaluation of post-ortho patients to assess risk of emerging
TMD.Apply practical strategies for managing TMJ symptoms that arise after orthodontic treatment.
Integrate a stability-focused framework into treatment planning to prevent TMJ-related complications and protect orthodontic outcomes.
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 8:00PM EST
Format: Webinar
Cost: Free
CE Credit: 1
Presenter: Dr. Agatha Bis
Instructor Qualifications:
Dr. Agatha Bis has over 30 years of clinical experience with a special focus on TMJ & TMD management.
Known for her expertise in both, diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Bis is a leader in TMD education and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced knowledge and skills.
