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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. Founder/Director of Occlusion Connections
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.
My Blog NOTES
GNM Perspective
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
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
TMD > TMJ
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 Consider
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
Treating the Oral Cavity is about: Health & Wellness for the BODY
Adjunctive Therapy
INDICATIONS FOR TM JOINT SURGERY
Which Kind of Chiropractor or Body Aligner Needed to Support the Occlusion?
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 SCIENCE
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
Philosophy of Dentistry
Why Is There No Specialty Regarding TMJD?
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?
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?
How Many Practicing Dentist are Expert Dentists?
Philosophy of Science: Cause and Effect and Explanation
Dental Culture, Old Paradigms, Politics and Followers of Habits
Ai Technology & The Future
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 Instrumentation
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
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)
Science of Diagnosis
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 OCCLUSION
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
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 Professionals
HOW FAST CAN ONE EXPECT TMJ PAIN IMPROVEMENT?
HOW FAST CAN ONE EXPECT TMJ PAIN IMPROVEMENT?
Application and Implementation is Key to Effective TMD Treatment
Bells Palsy Thoughts and Considerations
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
Shifting Teeth: Why Retainers?
TESTIMONIALS
Patient Testimonial – GNM Treatment it has been a positive experience
Patient Testimonial – A very good bite
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
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
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?
10. Suggested Protocol for 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
