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About OC
OC Masterclass Training
OC COURSE DATES & SCHEDULE
Course Registration and Location
Accommodations
About Dr. Clayton A. Chan
Dr. Clayton Chan Lectures Nationally and Internationally
Vision by Design
Gneuromuscular Dentistry (GNM)
OC Videos

Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S. Founder/Director

9061 W. Post Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
United States

(702) 271-2950

About Dr. Chan

Dr. Clayton Chan is a dental educator, trainer, mentor and consultant to dentists who span the globe from private practice to leading dental organizations. All attest to Dr. Chan’s unique pioneering impact in the field of private practice, dental practice organizational transformation and personal clinical skills development.

Dr. Chan has shared platforms with leading authorities in the areas of dental occlusion, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, orthodontic/orthopedics and comprehensive restorative and continues to be a leader in advocating the use of objective measuring technologies to bring accountability to the clinical dental practice through his GNM teachings and curriculum at OC – The Center for Gneuromuscular Dentistry and Orthopedic Advancement, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.

Leader, Developer, Pioneer, Creator – We are the Future in Dentistry

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A new understanding is required of today’s dentist to grasp underlying factors that relates clinical dentistry to both the gnathic and neuromuscular principles of occlusion. This journey is a blended process that brings an in depth understanding of the clinical challenges each dentist faces in clinical practice and experiences with answers that finally make clinical sense. Together with honest respectful discipline and courage these organic bio-physiologic concepts will come together in both skilled clinical application and objective-physiologic measured science. This is GNM.

Finding a Qualified GNM Dentist

Choosing A Dentist that Practices GNM Dentistry

Finding a Gneuromuscular (GNM) Dentist Near You

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It is the responsibility of each patient to ask the right questions in order to determine whether a dentist is qualified to meet your particular dental needs. Dentist have varying degrees of knowledge, experience, training and skills. Occlusion Connections™ is not responsible for the diagnostic and clinical decision making that each dentist makes when treating their patients.

The dentist listed on this map have taken varying levels of OC courses. It is your responsibility to determine if each one is qualified to treat and help meet your particular needs.

80% Dentists vs. Finding the 1% Expert Dentists

Dr. Clayton Chan's BLOG NOTES

PATIENT EDUCATION

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ORTHOPEDICS/ ORTHODONTIC: Beyond Functional Orthodontics
Patient Education
TMJ
Splints Versus Anatomical Orthotics
TMJ CARE and MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
What is TMJ?
OCCLUSION
OC Videos
Physiologic Rest – A Key Solution to Dental Health
Relaxing the Muscles with Low Frequency J5 Dental TENS
Functional Electrosonography (ESG)
Surface Electromyography (sEMG) – Functional Clench
Science of Computerized Mandibular Scanning (CMS)
Science of J5 Myomonitor TENS
Science of K7 Electronic Diagnostic Instrumentation
The Difference Between GNM Dentistry and NM Dentistry
Treatment: Lower Anatomical GNM Orthosis (Not a “splint”)
Phase I: Anatomical Orthotic Stabilization and Medication Considerations
TMD Problems that Challenge Dentistry: Four Main Categories
TMD: Cervical Dysfunction Problems
TMD: Temporomandibular Joint Primary Problems
TMD: Class II Division 1 and 2 Type Problems: Over Closed Bites
TMD: Anterior Open Bite Tendency Problems
Degenerative Joint Disease
TREATMENT
Occlusal Bite Adjustments: When to Grind and When Not to Grind
Why Gneuromuscular Dentistry? – The Next Level of Advancement
CMS-Jaw Tracking: What Can You Learn from Recorded Data
GNM is Not the Same as NM
MRI – Disc Reduction Using GNM Optimization Protocols
What Does the K7 Technology Measure?
In Search of Science
Difference Between NM Classical Trajectory and Optimized Trajectory
Measuring Technology Passes the Validity and Reliability Criteria
Science of Electromyography (sEMG)
The Signficance of Why GNM Dentist Use the Myomonitor Low Frequency TENS
Occlusal Responses to Postural Alignment
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Your Dentist is the HIGHEST ORDER OF A NEUROLOGIST
Dr. Clayton Chan’s Lectures Nationally and Internationally
Predictability and Reliability of K7 Technology
SENSITIVITY and SPECIFICITY Used to Distort and Confuse
The Controversy: How Effective is the Neuromuscular Occlusal Approach in the Diagnosis and Treating TMD
Understanding Centric Stops and Terminal Contact Functional Quality
GNM Case Studies
44 Year Old Female with TMD Craniofacial Pain Orthodontics and Dental Cosmetic
DENTAL GNM EXPERTS
TMJ Occlusal Problems?
Cranial and Cervical Neck Distortions will Effect “Your Bite”
James F. Garry, D.D.S. – Biography
“In Loving Memory of My Great Mentor and Dear Friend, Dr. James F. Garry.”
Upper Airway Obstruction and Upper Airway Deformaties – Part 1
CAUSES OF MYOFACIAL PAIN DYSFUNCTION
5 KEY PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGIC OCCLUSION
Cranial Cervical Alignment: Treating Distortions with GNM Orthotic
Pain: The Psychological Effect On The Patient
Science of Computerized Mandibular Scanning (CMS) – Jaw Tracking
Occlusal Waxing to the GNM Position
Postural Alignment: Chan’s Dental Model – Descending vs. Ascending Patterns and Proprioceptive Signalling
Occlusal Balanced Signalling: The Importance of Establishing Isotonic Vectors
80% Dentists vs. Finding the 1% Expert Dentist
MRI: What is it?
Questions to Consider When Choosing a TMJ Dentist
Why GNM Dentists Uses Lower Orthotics
TMD Treatment Approach: NM or GNM
OC 10th Anniversary SUMMIT Meeting 2018
GNM Dental Laboratory Technicians
Bio-Physiologic Neuromuscular Perspective
Cervical Postural Relapse Effects – A Reversal of the Neuromuscular Trajectory
GNM is a Triad of Teachings
Our Mission
DR. CLAYTON CHAN’S BLOG NOTES
Refuting TMD Guideline Misconceptions about NM Occlusion Part 1: RCDSO Draft Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of TMD
Refuting TMD Guideline Misconceptions about NM Occlusion Part 2: RCDSO Draft Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of TMD
Classification of J5 Myomonitor Muscle Stimulation/Dental TENS
How Often Does the Dentist Adjust the Orthotic Before, During, and After Chiropractic Treatment?
HOW TO GET TO THE MOON: OBJECTIVE CALCULATIONS OR EDUCATED GUESSING?
My Wishes for the Dental Profession
HOW FAST CAN ONE EXPECT TMJ PAIN IMPROVEMENT?
GNM Orthotic Effectiveness in Treatment
Why Is There No Specialty Regarding TMJD?
CHOOSING A TMD/TMJ DENTIST
INDICATIONS FOR TM JOINT SURGERY
Something Dramatically and Significantly Is Missing in Dentistry
Traditional Beliefs of Evidence-Based Research or Meta-Analyses of Scientific and Objectively Derived Data
TMD Theories and Philosophy
How NM Dentists Can Begin the OC GNM Training and Journey
Application and Implementation is Key to Effective TMD Treatment
What is the Exact Difference, Pros and Cons Between Other NM/Physiologic Teachings and GNM?
Physiologic Based Dentistry Now: Before It Was NM – What Changed?
Physiologic Standards that Validate Treatment Stability
PT (Physical Therapy) vs. GNM
Where is the Scientific Methodology in TMD Treatment?
REALITY CHECK
Why Is There No Specialty Regarding TMJD?
Dental TENS Safety and Effectiveness
Digastric (Da) / Suprahyoid Muscles
Psychosocial Anti-Instrumentation Perspective – What is Their Treatment?
ABOUT the J5 Myomonitor TENS FDA 510K Status and Classification
Bells Palsy Thoughts and Considerations
Not Every TENS Unit is FDA Approved for DENTAL Use: What Type of TENS is being Used on You?
Foundational Principles Must Not Be Ignored
Occlusal Stability Before Phase 2 Orthodontic or Restorative Treatment – A GNM Rule
Which Kind of Chiropractor or Body Aligner Needed to Support the Occlusion?
Probleme von Extraktionskieferorthopädie – vierfache und doppelte Prämolarenextraktion sowie Schneidezahnextraktion im oberen oder unteren Zahnbogen – (Dr. Clayton A. Chan)
HOW FAST CAN ONE EXPECT TMJ PAIN IMPROVEMENT?
A Facebook Response: Re: “Disappointing GNM experience in Russia” on TMJ/TMD Discussion Group
OCCLUSION DOESN’T MATTER???
Defining the TERMS – What is Physiological?
Problems of Extraction Orthodontics: 4 bicuspid Extraction, 2 Bicuspid Extraction or Incision Extraction in the Upper or Lower Arch
Evolution of Today’s Centric Relation Thinking – A Broadening of Perspectives
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?
Who Should Adjust your Atlas? Chiropractors, Osteopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists
Dentists don’t know how to adequately resolve muscle pain problems
Dr Clayton A. Chan…How did you start studying occlusion?
Major Evolutionary Changes: For Better or Worse? You Choose.
TMJ: Complicated or Not Complicated? What should we eliminate to simplify?
80% Dentists vs. Finding the 1% Expert Dentist
Understanding the Mechanisms that Regulates Muscle Contraction
Dr. Clayton A. Chan’s GNM Orthotic Adjustment Visit Regimen for His TMD Patients
Central Nervous Systems Awareness and Occlusion
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field: the Concept of Primary Respiration
Optimal Health: Body, Mind and Spirit
GNeuroMuscular Dentistry – Addressing Occlusion as a Foundational Unit of the Body
Probability of TMD Treatment Success
Surveying Websites Without Any Study of the Efficacy of Occlusal Therapy
Temporalis Anterior Muscle and Mandibular Positioning
Quality Defined: Objective Measured Parameters of Masticatory Health vs. Dysfunction and Impairment
Quality: Is it Relevant in TMD Case?
In Vitro Evaluation Study: T Scan III Validity and Inter Occlusal Reliability for Occlusal Adjusting
DISABILITY DEFINITION
Treating the Oral Cavity is about: Health & Wellness for the BODY
Clinical Trials Does Not Support Your Treatment? Really?
Epidemiological Studies and Research: TMD Confusion?
Is there scientific evidence to prove cause or solution to TMD?
Cookie Cutter Dentistry?
Stable: How does any dentist determine joint, occlusion and muscle stability?
What Does Stable Mean? – TMJ Lingo or Scientific Basis
OC IS THE LEADING GNM/NM TRAINING CENTER
How Many Practicing Dentist are Expert Dentists?
Yes…there is a Creator…
Q & A: Finding a Good Doc To Make Splint
Why the Stir?
GNM Is Not for Everyone – What exactly does this mean?
Shifting Mandible, Office Adjustment Visits and Patient Frustrations
Fabricating an Appliance: A Word from the Wise
Patient Testimonial – GNM Treatment it has been a positive experience
Patient Testimonial – A very good bite
Patient GNM Testimonial
Percentage of Success
The Law of Right Action
Where are Your Studies to Back Your Talk Up Chan?
Understanding Principles: More than Technology
Here is My Story…
Patient Testimonial How GNM Saved My Life: No Sales Pitch
What Does the K7 Do?
Sleep and Airway Considerations from A Dentist who Does Sedation Dentistry
Shifting Teeth: Why Retainers?
MICRO OCCLUSION: Micron’s Matter When Treating Complex TMD Pain
3 Criteria for Scientific and Clinical Validity
Why I don’t Use 100 micron Thin Occlusal Bite Wafer Technologies
What is Physiologic Occlusion Mean?
GNM Doesn’t Settle to Only Treat the 80%. What about the Remaining 20% of TMD Cases?
I Record Measurements Between the Teeth
Let’s Realize Electronic Technology Doesn’t Diagnose Nor Treat Patients
Ignorance Is Bliss: Individual Normal Occlusion
Microns Matter When Treating TMD Pain
Phonetic Bites: Is It Accurate and Reliable?
RE: Companies Who Stand Up for Neuromuscular Truth
The Need to Take Scan Interpretation (SI)
New Discoveries Reported to the Scientific World
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Cardiopulmonary Effects on Health
Philosophy of Science: Cause and Effect and Explanation
Hyper Vigilance Person’s Dilemma
Why Occlusion Teachers Oppose TENS When Determining a more “Physiologic” Mandibular Position?
Application and Implementation is Key to Effective TMD Treatment
There is a difference between KNOWING THE PATH vs. WALKING THE PATH
Is the term “Quality” ever a consideration or does it play a role in providing TMD occlusal care?
Basic Concepts
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
3 Criteria for Scientific and Clinical Validity
What Caught Your Attention in the Science, Art of TMD Management and Research?
Clinical Experiences and Findings of the Etiologies of TMD and the Global Health Care System
Multiple Views and Bias in the Field of TMD
Areas that are Still Controversial in TMD Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management
My View Regarding the Role of Dental Occlusion in the Management of TMD
Adaptation Capacity and Predicting Success
Over-Opened Vertical Cases
Only One Place Where Doctors Can Find the Pieces to the Puzzle
The SIX DIMENSIONS or Six Degrees of Mandibular Freedom
The Effect of Thickness of Wafer of Digital Occlusal Scanners
Bringing to Light Key Links to TMD Confusion
How the Dentist Can Gain the Skills, Knowledge and Adopt TMD Management in the Clinical Practice?
Key Areas Dentists Should Look into When Diagnosing TMD: Criteria, Tools and Protocols
Views and Suggestions Regarding Expensive, Invasive and Irreversible Dental Treatment
Expert View and Suggestions of Use of EMG, TENS, Jaw Trackers and Digital Scanners
Suggested Protocol for TMD
Thoughts on MIP Position: Is it a Stable Position?
My View Regarding Centric Relation (CR) and Its Biological Significance
Jenifer’s Testimonial After GNM Orthotic
Words of Encouragement
SCIENTIFIC TRUTHS: Bio Physiology & Objective Measurements
Supportive Scientific References:
POWER OF GNEUROMUSCULAR OCCLUSION
Neuromuscular Dentistry – A Discipline of Physiologic Dentistry
What is NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY?
FACTS ABOUT NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY
Ragging Battles and Rigged Panels
Literature Abstracts
The Role of Dental Occlusion (Dental Alignment, TM Joints Condylar Position, and Masticatory Muscles Activities) in the Ethology and Management of TMD’s
The Role of Oral Splints
Antagonist to the Scientifically Based Neuromuscular Philosophy
The Global Medical Device Nomenclature has Selected the J5 and the K7 Descriptions as the Standards
WHICH TEETH TO KEEP AND WHICH ONE’S CAN GO: OCCLUSAL SUPPORT TO PREVENT TMD

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