Understanding TMJ

What I Learned After 20 Years in Dentistry

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More than 50% of our patients experience or exhibit some form of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology. Whether it's bruxism, crepitus, joint interference, popping, pain, or limited mobility, these patients are either suffering now or at risk of future complications. As dental professionals, it's our responsibility to recognize and address these issues before they escalate.

Unfortunately, many clinicians have historically had limited training in this area—resulting in just three common responses:

1. Refer to a specialist

2. Make a night guard

3. Watch and wait

In this practical and highly relatable 1-hour webinar, Dr. Gupta demystifies TMJ pathology and outlines clear, accessible first steps for identifying and managing these conditions in everyday practice.

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Define occlusal interference and describe its role in the development of TMJ pathology
Identify effective communication strategies for discussing bruxism with skeptical patients
Outline the clinical progression from basic awareness of TMJ pathology to full-mouth rehabilitation
Discover new, highly effective services that you can implement in your office tomorrow

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Course Fee: Free
Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
Method: Self-Instructional
Audience: General Dentist
AGD Subject Code: 310

Meet the Instructor

Ankur A Gupta, DDS, after completing a one-year GPR in Cleveland, started a practice from scratch in 2005. Armed with what he considered adequate dental knowledge, hand skills, and a personable demeanor, he watched as his practice floundered, finances became unpredictable, and his lower back and spirit toward his profession became worrisome. Rather than continue the trend, he made a guinea pig out of his office, family, and self, attempting any and all personal and professional “experiments” in self-improvement.

More than a decade later, he enjoys excellent new patient numbers and case acceptance, a solution-oriented dental team; and most importantly, a meaningful and positive identity. He happily shares the failures and successes with dental and community groups throughout the country, always ending his presentations with practical, implementable, step-by-step ways to be better.

Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. In 2005, after completing a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, he and his partner Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry. In addition to founding North Ridgeville Family Dentistry, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, ADA Success Speaker Corp, and an active board member and speaker for Catapult Education’s Speaker Bureau. Dr. Gupta is an AGD/PACE-certified provider.

Catapult Education, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Catapult Education received commercial support from Kettenbach for this presentation. Dr. Ankur Gupta received an honorarium for the time involved in preparing and delivering this presentation. Catapult Education delivers clinically relevant continuing dental education programs which address the needs and preferences of our audience and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to integrate new techniques, practice management and treatment options into their respective practices. Catapult Education is committed to ensuring the content quality, objectivity and scientific integrity of all continuing education courses. Instructors are advised to support clinical recommendations with scientific research-supported data whenever possible and to disclose any conflict of interest between them and any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this CE activity. Instructors are advised, where appropriate and if relevant to the subject matter of the presentation, to mention a variety of different product choices so as to present a balanced view of all therapeutic options available and promote improvements in oral healthcare free from commercial bias

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Understanding TMJ

General Dentist

August 11, 2025

August 11, 2028

1 CE Credit

Free

Self-Instructional

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