07:30 - 08:00 Registration 

Participants check in, receive course materials, and settle into the seminar space. This period allows doctors to network and identify shared clinical interests related to  TMJ care. It provides the logistical foundation for starting promptly and maintaining  flow throughout the day. 

08:00 - 09:00 Introduction and Objectives, overview of TMJ dysfunction, prevalence, interdisciplinary significance  

This opening session establishes the learning goals, scope, and clinical relevance of  TMJ dysfunction. Participants review prevalence, symptom clusters, and why TMJ  issues commonly go unrecognized across healthcare disciplines. The emphasis is on  understanding the value chiropractors bring to an interdisciplinary approach to TMJ  care. 

09:00 - 10:00 TMJ Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics; review of pertinent tissues; pathophysiology 

Attendees examine the structure and movement of the TMJ, including osseous,  muscular, ligamentous, and disc components. The session explains normal arthrokinematics versus the mechanical faults seen in dysfunction. Pathophysiology is tied to patient presentation, linking theory directly to what clinicians palpate and observe. 

10:00 - 10:30  Break with Q & A 

Participants pause to consolidate learning and clarify emerging clinical questions.  Informal discussion deepens understanding of the morning material. The session acts as a reset before progressing into more complex biomechanical  concepts.

10:30 - 11:30 Cranial biomechanics and strain patterns; Cervical Posture and TMJ Dysfunction; Pelvic Alignment and Fascial Chains 

This hour integrates the TMJ into whole-body mechanics, emphasizing  craniomandibular and cervico-mandibular coupling. Participants learn how cranial  strain, forward head posture, and pelvic asymmetry can perpetuate TMJ pain and  dysfunction. The session reinforces assessment of global kinetic chains rather than treating the jaw in isolation. 

11:30 - 12:30 Treatment Protocols; adjustments; soft tissue 

Clinicians explore step-by-step TMJ treatment protocols incorporating joint  adjustments, mobilization, and myofascial work. Techniques address both local structures—such as masseter, pterygoids, and mandible—as well as associated  cervical and cranial tissues. Participants learn how to tailor treatment dosage, sequencing, and response strategies for long-term improvement. 

12:30 - 13:30  Lunch Break  

A break to rest, refuel, and discuss clinical ideas with peers. Participants integrate  morning content through informal reflection. This downtime prepares the group for the  hands-on and advanced management sessions ahead. 

13:30 - 14:30  Adjunctive therapies; laser; modalities; exercise; lifestyle factors   

Participants are introduced to supportive interventions, including laser therapy,  ultrasound, taping, and heat/ice application. Home care strategies such as jaw retraining, diaphragmatic breathing, and behavior modification are emphasized. The  goal is to give clinicians a broader toolkit for patient-centered, comprehensive  management. 

14:30 - 15:30  TMJ Specific hands-on technique practice 

Attendees transition into guided skill acquisition with live demonstration and  supervised practice. The focus is on palpation accuracy, safe joint manipulation, and soft tissue release techniques. Participants begin integrating morning anatomy and  assessment concepts into practical treatment delivery.

15:30 - 15:45  Break with Q & A 

A short reset for hydration, discussion, and refinement of technical questions. Participants troubleshoot challenges encountered during hands-on labs. This ensures  proper comprehension before moving into advanced skill repetition. 

15:15 - 16:15  TMJ Specific hands-on technique practice (cont’d) 

This lab session reinforces manual skills and introduces more complex or condition specific variations. Participants gain confidence through repetition, clinician-to-clinician  feedback, and instructor guidance. Emphasis is placed on achieving clinical fluency for  real-world implementation. 

16:15 - 17:00  Dental Appliances and Functional Co-Management  

Participants are introduced to the role of splints, guards, and orthodontic devices  commonly used in TMJ treatment. This session clarifies when to refer to dentistry and  how to collaborate without stepping outside scope. The primary objective is understanding how chiropractors and dentists can jointly improve patient outcomes. 

17:00 - 17:45  Case Management Scenario Applications and clinical reasoning 

Learners apply everything taught to real or simulated patient scenarios. Decision-making flowcharts, red flags, and treatment progression strategies help participants structure care plans. The emphasis is on confidence, critical thinking, and  clinical problem-solving. 

17:45 – 18:00 — Attendance Quiz  

An interactive quiz reinforces key principles covered throughout the seminar. It ensures comprehension and retention while highlighting areas for future study. This final  segment provides closure and certifies course completion requirements.