Dr. Clayton A. Chan · Founder/Director of Occlusion Connections
Dr. Chan’s Blog Notes
Today’s practitioner must distinguish his/her practice by becoming an expert in occlusion. It is essential for every dentist and anyone involved in dental health care to recognize the signs, symptom and parameters of healthy occlusion vs. pathologic occlusion. Anatomic structures related to the masticatory system will be presented to orient the reader to know the causes of tooth wear, tooth breakage, and other factors that affect the health of patients. Key principles of occlusion are necessary to relate esthetic restorative, orthodontic and or TMD/Orofacial pain treatment with a proper diagnosis. I will give insights how I do it and what I do about the things I see. I am here to tell you the problems I see clinically, my perspectives, understanding and what I do about it.
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GNM Perspective14
- Basic Concepts
- GNeuroMuscular Dentistry – Addressing Occlusion as a Foundational Unit of the Body
- How NM Dentists Can Begin the OC GNM Training and Journey
- GNM Orthotic Effectiveness in Treatment
- OC IS THE LEADING GNM/NM TRAINING CENTER
- Why the Stir?
- GNM Is Not for Everyone – What exactly does this mean?
- GNM Doesn’t Settle to Only Treat the 80%. What about the Remain 20% TMD Case?
- New Discoveries Reported to the Scientific World
- There is a difference between KNOWING THE PATH vs. WALKING THE PATH.
- What is the “Standard of Care”?
- What is the “Standard of Care 2” – Part 2
- Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S. – Pioneer of GNM Dentistry
- THE OC GNM DENTISTRY MANIFESTO
TMD > TMJ9
- Dentistry Without Occlusion: A Profession Redefining Itself Out of Its Foundation →
- TMJ: Complicated or Not Complicated? What should we eliminate to simplify?
- Probability of TMD Treatment Success
- Quality: Is it Relevant in TMD Case?
- Epidemiological Studies and Research: TMD Confusion?
- Is there scientific evidence to prove cause or solution to TMD?
- Application and Implementation is Key to Effective TMD Treatment
- Is the term “Quality” ever a consideration or does it play a role in providing TMD occlusal care?
- Psychosocial vs. Physiologic: Clarifying the Diagnostic Divide in Orofacial Pain
Things to Consider13
- HOW TO GET TO THE MOON: OBJECTIVE CALCULATIONS OR EDUCATED GUESSING?
- My Wishes for the Dental Profession
- Something Dramatically and Significantly Is Missing in Dentistry
- A Facebook Response: Re: “Disappointing GNM experience in Russia” on TMJ/TMD Discussion Group
- Major Evolutionary Changes: For Better or Worse? You Choose
- Optimal Health: Body, Mind and Spirit
- DISABILITY DEFINITION
- Treating the Oral Cavity is about: Health & Wellness for the BODY
- Yes…there is a Creator…
- The Law of Right Action
- First Law of Thermodynamics in Dentistry
- Second Law of Thermodynamics in Dentistry
- The Recognition That Should Not Have Happened
Adjunctive Therapy7
- INDICATIONS FOR TM JOINT SURGERY
- PT (Physical Therapy) vs. GNM
- Which Kind of Chiropractor or Body Aligner Needed to Support the Occlusion?
- Who Should Adjust your Atlas? Chiropractors, Osteopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists
- Osteopathy in the Cranial Field: the Concept of Primary Respiration
- Sleep and Airway Considerations from A Dentist who Does Sedation Dentistry
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cardiopulmonary Effects on Health
Physiologic SCIENCE10
- Foundational Principles Must Not Be Ignored
- Physiologic Standards that Validate Treatment Stability
- Defining the TERMS – What is Physiological?
- Digastric (Da) / Suprahyoid Muscles
- Understanding the Mechanisms that Regulates Muscle Contraction
- Central Nervous Systems Awareness and Occlusion
- Temporalis Anterior Muscle and Mandibular Positioning
- Understanding Principles: More than Technology
- What is Physiologic Occlusion Mean?
- Truth About Centric Relation: An Evolving Term
Philosophy of Dentistry17
- Why Dental TENS, EMG, and ESG Have Not Yet Become What They Already Are →
- CHOOSING A TMD/TMJ DENTIST
- Why Is There No Specialty Regarding TMJD?
- REALITY CHECK
- Physiologic Based Dentistry Now: Before It Was NM – What Changed?
- What is the Exact Difference, Pros and Cons Between Other NM/Physiologic Teachings and GNM?
- TMD Theories and Philosophy
- Psychosocial Anti-Instrumentation Perspective – What is Their Treatment?
- Evolution of Today’s Centric Relation Thinking – A Broadening of Perspectives
- Clinical Trials Does Not Support Your Treatment? Really?
- Cookie Cutter Dentistry?
- How Many Practicing Dentist are Expert Dentists?
- Philosophy of Science: Cause and Effect and Explanation
- Dental Culture, Old Paradigms, Politics and Followers of Habits
- Pioneers, Developers and Innovators Around the World and North American Don’t Wait for Academics in Dentistry
- It Takes a True Curiosity with Conviction to Find the Truth
- The Rut, and the Way Out
Ai Technology & The Future1
Digital Dentistry
“What we do is exceedingly human. The investigation into our patients’ issues is complex and often a “winding path” in the process of discovering solutions . . . Clayton has put together a tremendous amount of information that can be challenging to process. This is an entirely different way of thinking than what we learned in dental school, and it can be difficult to unlearn what has been ingrained. Students today, I believe, will demand the use of technology in their learning. Integrating these tools thoughtfully so that OC remains relevant will be critical to the students’ success and the future success of OC. We must continue to be critical thinkers and listen to our patients.”
— Bradley W. Hester, D.M.D., Bend, OR
Objective Instrumentation14
- SCIENTIFIC TRUTHS: Bio Physiology & Objective Measurements
- Classification of J5 Myomonitor Muscle Stimulation/Dental TENS
- Dental TENS Safety and Effectiveness
- ABOUT the J5 Myomonitor TENS FDA 510K Status and Classification
- Not Every TENS Unit is FDA Approved for DENTAL Use: What Type of TENS is being Used on You?
- In Vitro Evaluation Study: T Scan III Validity and Inter Occlusal Reliability for Occlusal Adjusting
- What Does the K7 Do?
- 3 Criteria for Scientific and Clinical Validity
- Let’s Realize Electronic Technology Doesn’t Diagnose Nor Treat Patients
- RE: Companies Who Stand Up for Neuromuscular Truth
- The Need to Take Scan Interpretation (SI)
- 3 Criteria for Scientific and Clinical Validity
- Misleading Terminology Used by the Antagnoists Regarding “Sensitivity and Specificity” to EMGs and TMD Diagnosis
- Predictability and Reliability of K7 Technology — a letter by Dr. Robert Jankelson
Science of Diagnosis9
- Refuting TMD Guideline Misconceptions about NM Occlusion Part 2: RCDSO Draft Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of TMD
- Refuting TMD Guideline Misconceptions about NM Occlusion Part 1: RCDSO Draft Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of TMD
- Traditional Beliefs of Evidence-Based Research or Meta-Analyses of Scientific and Objectively Derived Data
- Where is the Scientific Methodology in TMD Treatment?
- Quality Defined: Objective Measured Parameters of Masticatory Health vs. Dysfunction and Impairment
- What Does Stable Mean? – TMJ Lingo or Scientific Basis
- Where are Your Studies to Back Your Talk Up Chan?
- Why Occlusion Teachers Oppose TENS When Determining a more “Physiologic” Mandibular Position?
- Antagonist to the Scientifically Based Neuromuscular Philosophy
CLINICAL OCCLUSION16
- How Often Does the Dentist Adjust the Orthotic Before, During, and After Chiropractic Treatment?
- Occlusal Stability Before Phase 2 Orthodontic or Restorative Treatment – A GNM Rule
- OCCLUSION DOESN’T MATTER???
- Thoughts on Articulating Paper and Comparable GNM Techniques
- Why Objective Measured Parameters are Critical and Practical for the TMD Occlusal Treatment
- Why Occlusion Teachers Oppose TENS When Determining a more “Physiologic” Mandibular Position?
- Dentists don’t know how to adequately resolve muscle pain problems
- Dr Clayton A. Chan…How did you start studying occlusion?
- Dr. Clayton A. Chan’s GNM Orthotic Adjustment Visit Regimen for His TMD Patients
- MICRO OCCLUSION: Micron’s Matter When Treating Complex TMD Pain
- Why I don’t Use 100 micron Thin Occlusal Bite Wafer Technologies
- I Record Measurements Between the Teeth
- Ignorance Is Bliss: Individual Normal Occlusion
- Microns Matter When Treating TMD Pain
- Phonetic Bites: Is It Accurate and Reliable?
- Surveying Websites Without Any Study of the Efficacy of Occlusal Therapy
Treatment & the Professionals14
- HOW FAST CAN ONE EXPECT TMJ PAIN IMPROVEMENT?
- Application and Implementation is Key to Effective TMD Treatment
- Bells Palsy Thoughts and Considerations
- Probleme von Extraktionskieferorthopädie – vierfache und doppelte Prämolarenextraktion sowie Schneidezahnextraktion im oberen oder unteren Zahnbogen – (Dr. Clayton A. Chan)
- Problems of Extraction Orthodontics: 4 bicuspid Extraction, 2 Bicuspid Extraction or Incision Extraction in the Upper or Lower Arch
- 80% Dentists vs. Finding the 1% Expert Dentist
- Stable: How does any dentist determine joint, occlusion and muscle stability?
- Q & A: Finding a Good Doc To Make Splint
- Shifting Mandible, Office Adjustment Visits and Patient Frustrations
- Fabricating an Appliance: A Word from the Wise
- Percentage of Success
- Shifting Teeth: Why Retainers?
- Hyper Vigilance Person’s Dilemma
- Over-Opened Vertical Case
TESTIMONIALS8
- Patient Testimonial – GNM Treatment it has been a positive experience
- Patient Testimonial – A very good bite
- Patient GNM Testimonial
- Patient Testimonial How GNM Saved My Life: No Sales Pitch
- Dr. Gregory Yount Testimonial – OC Training
- Jenifer’s Testimonial After GNM Orthotic
- Doctors Words of Encouragement
- Peer Testimonial – In Recognition of Dr. Clayton A. Chan’s Contributions to Physiologic Dentistry
REFLECTIONS2
My Story22
- Here is My Story…
- Legacy Statement – Clayton A. Chan, DDS
- 1. What Caught Your Attention in the Science, Art of TMD Management and Research?
- 2. Clinical Experiences and Findings of the Etiologies of TMD and the Global Health Care System
- 3. Multiple Views and Bias in the Field of TMD
- 4. Areas that are Still Controversial in TMD Diagnosis, Prevention and Management
- 5. The Role of Dental Occlusion (Dental Alignment, TM Joints Condylar Position, and Masticatory Muscles Activities) in the Ethology and Management of TMD’
- 6. Adaptation Capacity and Predicting Success
- 7. My View Regarding Centric Relation (CR) and Its Biologic Significance
- 8. Thoughts on MIP Position: Is it a Stable Position?
- 9. The Role of Oral Splints
- 10. Suggested
- Protocol f
- or TMD
- 11a. Expert View and Suggestions of Use of EMG, TENS, Jaw Trackers and Digital Scanners
- 11b. The Effect of the Thickness of the Wafer of Digital Occlusal Scanners
- 12. Views and Suggestions Regarding Expensive, Invasive and Irreversible Dental Treatment
- 13. Key Areas Dentists Should Look into When Diagnosing TMD: Criteria, Tools and Protocols
- 14. How the Dentist Can Gain the Skills, Knowledge and Adopt TMD Management in the Clinical Practice?
- 15. Bringing to Light Key Links to TMD Confusion
- The SIX DIMENSIONS or Six Degrees of Mandibular Freedom
- www.occlusionconnections.com
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