TMJ Evaluation & Treatment

[for Professionals]

September 26th, 2025 9:00-6:00

Portland OR

415 N. Killingsworth Ave (The Skanner Building)

Course Description

You will learn PRACTICAL evaluation and treatment techniques that will be instantly applicable in your practice.

Lab time will allow participants to palpate anatomical structures as they relate to TMD. Participants will gain insight into a basic home care for their patients.

What You Will Learn

  • Normal anatomy and biomechanics of the tempomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated soft tissues

  • Step by step evaluation the TMJ (+handout)

  • How to differentiate myofascial related pain from internal derangement

  • The four levels of TMD

  • Common pain generators in TMD

  • Common co-morbidities in TMD

  • Manual therapy techniques for the treatment of TMD

  • How to educate your clients in the management of TMD

  • The relationship between the jaw and the vagal nervous system

  • A discussion on the connection between TMD and hyper-mobility

Small Class Size

Small class size makes a huge difference in your ability to learn. Each participant gets on-on-one support when needed, and ALL questions are answered.

$$1.

Single Payment

$499

Use code “EARLY” for $100 off through 8/26/25

$2.

Two payments

Two payment of $249.50

Use code “EARLY” for $100 off through 8/26/25

Need an extended payment plan? Reach out and suggest an alternative— I’ll likely say yes!

Becky Higginson, DC has been in practice since 2007, and is the owner of TMJ Chiro Clinic in Lake Oswego, OR. Her main areas of focus are the jaw and nervous system.