Misconceptions, Facts and Truth

Throughout the more recent years critics within academia have attempted to disparage neuromuscular dentistry. The neuromuscular dental community has published compelling evidence in peer reviewed publications as well as in numerous articles in journals. No one with credible conviction can say anything negative about neuromuscular dentistry if they have thoroughly studied it and understand its multi-faceted principles and application in clinical diagnosis and treatment planing.

The problem with trying to discuss this evidence and show peer reviewed literature is that there is overwhelming literature that has been presented to both the ADA, FDA and to congress that has convinced even the most skeptical Advisory Panels that the neuromuscular approach using computerized diagnostic and treatment instrumentation (Myotronics, K7) is absolutely scientific and valid. Neuromuscular dentistry and its use of bio instrumentation is sound and has faced the most scrutinizing of tests. “Neuromuscular Dentistry” in its purist definition is focused on the objective measuring of the bio-physiology of the resting and functional modes of the muscles, teeth and temporomandibular joints within the craniomandibular cervical apparatus.

DENTISTRY: “Pay Attention to the Details”

“There is no substitute for the hard work of taking on cases and just problem solving them one at a time. Yes, it is mandatory that you understand the fundamentals. Each of you will have to struggle on your won and make mistakes in order to learn. The quicker you make the mistakes the quicker you will learn what you need to learn. Some of you will put the time into what we teach and some of you won’t… that is life. I know if you continue on this GNM OC journey you will be given enough information to be successful. All you need to do is apply it and “Pay attention to the Details”…..that is it!” — Dr. Gregory Yount, Mattoon, IL (OC Levels 1-8 + Ortho 1-3, K7 owner)

OC HAS TRANSFORMED BY DENTAL CAREER

“I encourage every dentist who has some or no occlusion background should take Occlusion connection courses. I have taken 8 +2 courses with Dr.Clayton Chan and no doubt it has transformed my dental career and allowed me to practice advanced dentistry with high confidence. Honestly speaking, I have used and applied OC or GNM concept taught by Dr. Chan, in everything I do in dentistry from restorative, ortho, TMJ treatment to full mouth rehab with crowns or AOX prosthesis. Highly recommend his courses and I can reassure you won’t regret. I really got hooked and addicted to his teaching at the beginning and it did take me two straight years to complete his 8+2 courses. Thanks Dr. Chan for your unique OC GNM teaching!!!” — Cory N. Nguyen, D.D.S., Dallas, TX (K7 owner, OC Levels 8+2). 

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OC

“Just got back from Level 1 and I have to commend Clayton on a wonderful job of blending more advanced material with delivering the NM message all at the same time. There were 4 seasoned  clinicians and 4 new individuals being introduced to the optimized NM principals. At no time was I bored or felt as if the lectures were not geared to all in the room. The material for me brought all    The prior teachings into a very systematic approach to taking a bite and solving the bite and pain issues for your patients. I highly recommend the 2 days to all as I know you will return with very practical information that you can apply immediately. It is nice to spend 2 days with someone with as much passion for teaching NM dentistry as Clayton. Thank you”. — David J Martin DDS MAGD, Totowa, New Jersey (Experienced K7 owner, NM trained)

A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE

“A wealth of knowledge and information provided beyond past NM educational training.  A real “eye opener” learning experience!  Dr. Chan offers a unique ability to convey his expertise in a manner that makes learning easy.  Nothing was left to chance!!  Attention to detail could not have been better.  OC has created a “personalized learning experience” beyond any C.E. course I have ever taken before”. — Gregg Melfi, D.D.S., Rhode Island (Experienced K7 owner, NM Trained).

FINALLY AFTER 4 YEARS I WAS BLINDED

“Finally after 4 years I was “blinded”, learned by myself and bothered my Singapore colleagues a lot about optimized bite, last month I saw myself and learned to take the Chan’s optimized bite from Dr. Chan himself ! (thanks Dr. Chan and all OC docs from your warm hello).  So, after my level 1, I was delivering 2 orthotics last week (and using TATAB protocol this time) and no more blinded because I had seen ‘that’s the bite’. Still very far from perfection, but I had felt the difference although since 4 years ago I had been using J5 tens myomonitor. Lv 1 was really opening my eyes. Patient with pictures attached has just come for follow up today, and she told me : “I was treating by chiropractor for 1 year because of my back pain in my left side, and also I looked terrible when I was walking and standing, and even more smiling. But since last week, after I use orthotic, all the symptoms are suddenly gone like nowhere  It’s fantastic !””  — Dr. Immilia Eka Pertiwi, BDS, Surabya, Indonesia (J5 owner).

I WAS AMAZED AT HOW MUCH I LEARNED

“Thank you very much for an outstanding course this past weekend…..I was amazed at how much I still learned in your level 1 course. I can only speak for myself but I thought starting at Level 1 was ideal. I was able to learn how you get an optimized bite from a much more fundamental level. There is no way to “overthink” things when learning from Clayton. He presents things in such a practical and understandable format that you really walk away “getting it”. I have always felt that I was missing something. I was never able to resolve my patients issues and now I realize it’s because I was missing some very important basic concepts to consider. I enjoyed the other doctors input as well. It seemed that some of us had more advanced training than others but everyone worked very well together. The Class size was perfect for learning and I felt like I had enough individual time with Clayton to ask my own questions about certain cases that I am seeing in my practice. Thanks you very much for simplifying GNM concepts for me and helping  me become a better clinician. I look forward to Level 2 and 3 and 4 coming up over the next few months.” — Rod Strober, D.D.S., San Diego, CA  (Experienced K7 owner, NM trained)