Which Joint Classification System Should I Use?
Learn how to determine when the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (RDC/TMD), the Wilkes Classification System and the Piper Classification...
Jim McKee | 2 months ago ›
When Dental Patients Pop the Question ‘Can You Help Me?’
Learn how to address TMJ issues through Dr. Jim McKee's example of a new, 34-year-old patient who presented with a history of significant dental treatment.
Jim McKee | 2 months ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 4): Jaw Joint Pain
Having an accurate history of a patient's jaw joint pain is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in his series of articles on patient history.
Jim McKee | 5 months ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 3): Previous Treatment
Having an accurate history of a patient's previous dental treatment is invaluable for accurate treatment planning and predictable outcomes.
Jim McKee | 5 months ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 2): Joint Injuries
The restorative dentist has an invaluable tool with accurate patient history of jaw joint injuries. Dr. Jim McKee reveals key questions to ask during...
Jim McKee | 5 months ago ›
Patient History 101 (Lesson 1): Jaw Joints
Having an accurate history of patient jaw joints is invaluable, Dr. Jim McKee explains in this first in a series of articles.
Jim McKee | 5 months ago ›
TMD: Could It Be More Than Muscle?
TMD pain can be attributed to muscle or a combo of muscle, herniated disks, bone disorders, upper cervical misalignment, and other factors.
Jim McKee | 6 months ago ›
The TMJ Disk — The Forgotten Tissue
The TMJ disk plays a crucial role in dentistry and understanding it makes it easier to order MRIs to assess its condition and position.
Jim McKee | 7 months ago ›
TMJ and Airway: Are We Treating the Same Patient?
Recognizing TMJ and airway issues are integral to a dental practice seeking to offer patients predictable treatment options.
Jim McKee | 8 months ago ›
4 Insights from TMJ Imaging
Dentists who want to increase predictability in restorative treatment planning can incorporate a TMJ anatomy assessment using MRI.
Jim McKee | 9 months ago ›
Red Flag-Maxillary First Premolar Extraction for Orthodontics
Discover why it's important to look for undiagnosed joint issues when dental patients present with maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic...
Jim McKee | 10 months ago ›
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How Good is the Evidence?
Many of the concepts taught in occlusion and TMD are unsupported in the literature and are in direct conflict with literature in peer-reviewed journals,...
Jim McKee | 10 months ago ›