Integrating the scientific literature, clinical trials, and clinical experiences, this manual is designed to enhance the dentist's ability to help patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). For ease of synthesis, only clinically relevant aspects for the vast majority of TMDs are covered. The manual is organized in sections on evaluation, common acute TMD conditions and treatments, occlusal appliance therapy, multidisciplinary treatment, and case scenarios. Frequently asked questions, technical tips, and quick consults make the book easy to use. Patient questionnaires and handouts are included. Wright is a research fellow for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, and an associate clinical professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center*San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

Edward F. Wright, DDS, MS, MAGD, is an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center–San Antonio (UTHSCSA). He completed a 1-year general dentistry residency and the University of Minnesota’s 2-year TMJ and Craniofacial Pain Fellowship. He taught TMD diagnosis and treatment to more than 100 U.S. Air Force general dentistry, orthodontic, periodontal, and prosthodontic residents. Upon retiring from the Armed Forces and completing a 2-year research fellowship in TMD diagnosis and treatment at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, he taught TMD diagnosis and treatment to their general dentistry residents. He is now UTHSCSA’s Course Director for their undergraduate dentistry students’ TMD Course and Dental Anatomy and Occlusion Course, and Module Director for their splint therapy rotation. Dr. Wright is the primary author of 23 journal articles and 6 abstracts.

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