OHI-S Orofacial Pain in Pediatric and Orthodontic Practice

4 lessons (2h 34min)

Encyclopedia of orofacial pain in young patients for pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and functional dentists!

Join Dr. Brijesh Chandwani, a board-certified orofacial specialist, as he guides you through the diagnosis and management of orofacial pain in pediatric and orthodontic practice.

During the course, you will learn about:

– Epidemiology of TMD, headaches, sleep disorders, and other orofacial pain conditions among pediatric patients
– Protocols for the application of orthotic jaw appliances to manage orofacial pain
– Orthodontic treatment as a tool to treat orofacial pain among pediatric patients.

The OHI‑S Orofacial Pain in Pediatric and Orthodontic Practice course is best for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, general dentists, and allied professionals who want structured, CE‑accredited training in diagnosing and managing orofacial pain in children and adolescents, especially within orthodontic treatment contexts. It emphasizes evidence‑based protocols, functional rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Who Should Enroll
Orthodontists managing patients with pain related to occlusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), or orthodontic mechanics.
Pediatric dentists treating children with orofacial pain linked to growth, parafunction, or developmental conditions.
General dentists encountering pediatric patients with functional or pain complaints during routine care.
Prosthodontists & restorative dentists collaborating on interdisciplinary cases involving occlusion and pain management.
Dental hygienists & allied professionals supporting therapy protocols for pediatric orofacial pain.
Residents, fellows, and trainees in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, or pain management seeking structured training.
What You’ll Learn
Diagnosis protocols: clinical examination, imaging, and functional analysis for pediatric orofacial pain.
Orthodontic considerations: how orthodontic forces and occlusal changes can trigger or alleviate pain.
Functional rehabilitation: integrating occlusal therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioral approaches.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: working with pediatricians, physiotherapists, and pain specialists.
Case‑based lessons: real patient examples demonstrating diagnosis and treatment strategies.

+ Topics:

Lesson 1.Orofacial Pain in Pediatric Population

– Internal Derangement of the TMJ:

– Subluxation
– Acute post-traumatic
– Chronic internal derangement
– Epidemiology of TMD, headaches, sleep disorders, and other orofacial pain conditions.

– TMD symptoms related to growth and development
– Analysis of parafunctional behaviors such as bruxism and sleep behaviors among pediatric patients
– Differential diagnosis of orofacial pain conditions
– Injections of sclerosing agents into joints and tissue ligaments
– Prolotherapy of the TMJ: indications and adverse effects.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

Lesson 2.Management Strategies of Orofacial Pain in Pediatric Patients

– Epidemiology of orofacial pain in pediatric patients
– Classification of orofacial pain symptoms
– Neurosurgical management of pediatric temporomandibular joint dysfunction
– History taking and clinical examination
– Patient education on orofacial pain
– Treatment planning for orofacial pain in pediatric patients
– Supplements and home care protocols
– Pharmacotherapy protocols
– Application of orthotic jaw appliances for orofacial pain management
– Types of orthotic jaw appliances and treatment protocols.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

Lesson 3.Occlusal Appliances in Pediatric Orofacial Pain

– Diagnosis of orofacial-related pathologies among pediatric patients:

– Bruxism
– Internal derangement
– Migraines
– Idiopathic TMD.

– Protocols for the management of orofacial pain (idiopathic)
– Clinical indications for occlusal appliances in the management of orofacial pain
– Contraindications to occlusal appliances and common complications during treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.

Lesson 4.Orthodontics as a Risk Factor for Orofacial Pain

– Orthodontic treatment risk factors for temporomandibular disorder
– Diagnosis prior to orthodontic treatment:

– Myofascial pain
– Internal derangement
– TMJ arthralgia
– Degenerative joint disease.

– Diagnosis and treatment protocols for orofacial pain:

– Prior to orthodontic treatment
– During and after orthodontic treatment.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.