Postgraduate studies: Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

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Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

Specialization in Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain (MEC/CFO)

Course Code - 08230

Immediate start
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Antônio Sérgio Guimarães
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
20 Months
Frequency:
Monthly
Time:
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week:
From Monday to Wednesday
Location:
Start of classes:
24/02/2025
Registration:
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00
Extended plan:
26 x R$ 1,224.00

This course equips dentists to diagnose and treat cases of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. It is essential to understand the mechanisms that generate pain, pathophysiology, sleep dentistry, and psychosocial aspects of patients with orofacial pain. With extensive clinical hours, evidence-based approaches and differential diagnosis are emphasized. Upon completion, the professional will be able to conduct treatments and promote the integration of this area with various dental and medical specialties.

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This course is for you.

With approaches such as problem-based learning, clinical simulations, and the use of advanced educational technologies, students are prepared using comprehensive and dynamic active teaching methodologies to face the challenges of modern dental practice.

The course holds certifications from the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), guaranteeing national recognition from a major Higher Education Institution, Mandic. This ensures the quality of education and provides a solid and nationally recognized training.

A qualified and renowned faculty, offering personalized support and ongoing guidance for excellent learning.

With modern infrastructure, well-equipped clinics, multidisciplinary laboratories, and technologically advanced classrooms, we provide an ideal environment for practical and theoretical learning. Exclusively, we have a dedicated Mini Lab, equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies and a team of highly qualified prosthetic professionals, ensuring a complete digital workflow. Furthermore, the radiology center boasts state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scanners, portable scanners, image manipulation software, and 3D photography capabilities.

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Level:

Specialization
Immediate start

Status:

Remaining
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Antônio Sérgio Guimarães
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
20 Months
Period:
Frequency:
Monthly
Time
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week
From Monday to Wednesday
Location:
Start of classes:
24/02/2025
Registration
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00
Extended plan:
26 x R$ 1,224.00

Registration:

31/05/2025

Job openings:

Workload:

750 class hours

Register by clicking the button below:

This course is for you.

With approaches such as problem-based learning, clinical simulations, and the use of advanced educational technologies, students are prepared using comprehensive and dynamic active teaching methodologies to face the challenges of modern dental practice.

The course holds certifications from the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), guaranteeing national recognition from a major Higher Education Institution, Mandic. This ensures the quality of education and provides a solid and nationally recognized training.

A qualified and renowned faculty, offering personalized support and ongoing guidance for excellent learning.

With modern infrastructure, well-equipped clinics, multidisciplinary laboratories, and technologically advanced classrooms, we provide an ideal environment for practical and theoretical learning. Exclusively, we have a dedicated Mini Lab, equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies and a team of highly qualified prosthetic professionals, ensuring a complete digital workflow. Furthermore, the radiology center boasts state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scanners, portable scanners, image manipulation software, and 3D photography capabilities.

Register online

Register through our website. If you prefer, contact the Commercial Department by phone at 0800 941 7 941, WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781 or email cursos@slmandic.hml.slmandic.edu.br.

Payment and Contract

Sign the digital contract sent by email from the Totvs platform and make your monthly payments via bank slip on the 10th of each month.

Required Documents

Please present the following documents to Student Support: birth/marriage certificate, ID, CPF (Brazilian tax identification number), professional license, proof of residence, 3x4 photo, and graduation diploma.

Tuition payment

Tuition payment via bank slip, PIX (Brazilian instant payment system), or credit card (minimum installment of R$ 500.00 in up to 6 installments).

Extended Payment

Extension in 6 installments with 5% interest on the total course value. A down payment is required before signing the contract.

Refund Policy

Cancellation up to 20 days before the start of the course/module: 80% refund, with 20% retained for administrative expenses. After this period, there will be no refund of the registration fee due to the impossibility of replacing the registrant.

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  • a) Enrollment:
    Apply online or through the Commercial Department by calling 0800 941 7 941, by WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781, or by email curso@slmandic.hml.slmandic.edu.br . For the Institution to consider the student duly enrolled in the class, they must make the payment corresponding to the enrollment in the course through a bank slip with a CPF, credit card, or international exchange. In addition, the student must electronically sign the digital contract, which will be sent by email through the IziSign Platform. It is worth mentioning that São Leopoldo Mandic reserves the right to enroll students in accordance with the order of payments, respecting the number of vacancies in each class. If confirmation of payment occurs after filling available places, the candidate for the course will receive a refund of the amount paid. * The installments payment dates related to the course payment plan will follow the rule: Masters – Every 5th of each month Doctorate – Every 20th of each month Other types of course (eg Specialization, Training, etc.) – Every 10th of each month. Below are the bank details for payment through International Exchange. Payment Orders in USD Through: BANK OF NEW YORK New York – USA BIC SWIFT: IRVTUS3N ABA: 053000196 Account number: 6550422632 Beneficiary Bank: BANCO ITAÚ S/A São Paulo – Brazil BIC SWIFT: ITAUBRSP Beneficiary Customer: SOCIEDADE REGIONAL DE ENSINO E SAÚDE SS LTDA Branch: 6393 Account number: 03477-9
    b) The documentation required to regularize the enrollment must be presented in physical format at the Student Support/Secretary of the Unit, within the period in accordance with the contract:
    – Birth or marriage certificate
    – certified by the Brazilian consulate;
    – Passport showing personal identification, and the Visa Stamp to enter in Brazil (whenever applicable); – CRNM (National Immigration Registry Card) OR RNE (Foreign National Registry) OR the protocol issued by the Federal Police, stating the period of leave to remain in Brazil; – Professional card (which proves the permission to practice the profession) – Recent proof of residence (last three months); – One 3cm x 4cm front-angle photo with neutral background that allows for digital scanning; – Original Graduation Diploma translated by a sworn and consularized public translator.
    Note: As required by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the Graduation diploma is requested to be scanned at the institution, and must be delivered within the period in accordance with the contract, under penalty of non-issuance of the diploma if you have this pendency. All assignments, tests and other written activities must be done in Portuguese.

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Dr. José Rocha Junqueira Street, 13 – Swift, Campinas/SP – Postal Code: 13045-755

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  • a) Enrollment:
    Apply online or through the Commercial Department by calling 0800 941 7 941, by WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781, or by email curso@slmandic.hml.slmandic.edu.br . For the Institution to consider the student duly enrolled in the class, they must make the payment corresponding to the enrollment in the course through a bank slip with a CPF, credit card, or international exchange. In addition, the student must electronically sign the digital contract, which will be sent by email through the IziSign Platform. It is worth mentioning that São Leopoldo Mandic reserves the right to enroll students in accordance with the order of payments, respecting the number of vacancies in each class. If confirmation of payment occurs after filling available places, the candidate for the course will receive a refund of the amount paid. * The installments payment dates related to the course payment plan will follow the rule: Masters – Every 5th of each month Doctorate – Every 20th of each month Other types of course (eg Specialization, Training, etc.) – Every 10th of each month. Below are the bank details for payment through International Exchange. Payment Orders in USD Through: BANK OF NEW YORK New York – USA BIC SWIFT: IRVTUS3N ABA: 053000196 Account number: 6550422632 Beneficiary Bank: BANCO ITAÚ S/A São Paulo – Brazil BIC SWIFT: ITAUBRSP Beneficiary Customer: SOCIEDADE REGIONAL DE ENSINO E SAÚDE SS LTDA Branch: 6393 Account number: 03477-9
    b) The documentation required to regularize the enrollment must be presented in physical format at the Student Support/Secretary of the Unit, within the period in accordance with the contract:
    – Birth or marriage certificate
    – certified by the Brazilian consulate;
    – Passport showing personal identification, and the Visa Stamp to enter in Brazil (whenever applicable); – CRNM (National Immigration Registry Card) OR RNE (Foreign National Registry) OR the protocol issued by the Federal Police, stating the period of leave to remain in Brazil; – Professional card (which proves the permission to practice the profession) – Recent proof of residence (last three months); – One 3cm x 4cm front-angle photo with neutral background that allows for digital scanning; – Original Graduation Diploma translated by a sworn and consularized public translator.
    Note: As required by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the Graduation diploma is requested to be scanned at the institution, and must be delivered within the period in accordance with the contract, under penalty of non-issuance of the diploma if you have this pendency. All assignments, tests and other written activities must be done in Portuguese.

Faculty

Course Coordinator

Deputy Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Antônio Sérgio Guimarães

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Level:

Specialization

Status:

Remaining
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Antônio Sérgio Guimarães
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
20 Months
Period:
Frequency:
Monthly
Time:
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week:
From Monday to Wednesday
Location:
Campinas
Start of classes:
24/02/2025
Registration:
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00

Extended plan:

26 x R$ 1,224.00
Registration:
31/05/2025

Workload:

750 class hours

Job openings:

Register by clicking the button below:

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Schedule

Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

First Module – Focus: Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain.

Second and Third Modules: Related Domain: Mandatory subjects required by the MEC (Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), common to all specialties, as follows:

The second module, covering Medical Emergencies and Drug Therapy, will be conducted in person.

Third module: the subjects of Ethics and Dental Legislation and Scientific Research Methodology will be conducted in an online.

Note: Students who have already completed the Conexo courses may request validation. From the fourth module onwards, the course resumes its regular schedule, following the calendar. SLMandic reserves the right not to start the course on the date indicated above if the minimum number of students is not reached. Enrollees are responsible for waiting for confirmation of the start date from the Commercial Department so that arrangements can be made.

"Enrollment in the class is contingent upon the date the CRO (Regional Council of Dentistry) issuance is issued, as due to the regulatory process with the CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), the date cannot be later than the course start date."

Course Content

Related Domain Area (common modules):
Medical Emergencies;
Scientific Research Methodology;
Drug Therapy;
Dental Ethics and Legislation.

Area of ​​Concentration (Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain):
ANATOMY, HISTOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY:
Anatomy of the TMJ and masticatory muscles.
Histological aspects of the TMJ and masticatory muscles. Functional anatomy of the TMJ.
Muscle physiology and its implication in various pathologies (pathophysiology). Neuromuscular alterations in the masticatory muscles.

NEUROANATOMY, NEUROLOGY AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY:
Neuroanatomy. Anatomical-Clinical Correlation of Cranial Nerve Pairs.
Mechanisms Generating Acute and Chronic Pain. Peripheral and Central Sensitization.
Neurological Evaluation in Orofacial Pain.
Complementary Examinations in Orofacial Pain and TMD.
Classification of the Most Frequent Primary Headaches.
Differential Diagnosis.
Neuropsychological Evaluation and Emotional Aspects of Orofacial Pain.
Psychological Aspects in the Diagnosis and Management of TMDs.

Temporomandibular Dysfunction:
Introduction to the Study of Temporomandibular Disorders.
Definition, Terminology, Epidemiology, and Etiology of TMD.
Classification of Temporomandibular Disorders according to the Diagnostic Criteria (DC/TMD).
Use of the Web-based Interdisciplinary Symptom Evaluation (WISE) for pain disorders.
Use of PRISM – Pictorial Representation of the Disease and Self-Assessment
. Risk factors in TMD.
Current Aspects of Temporomandibular Dysfunction.
Temporomandibular Dysfunction: future perspectives.

Pathophysiology of Neuromusculoskeletal Pain. Myofascial Trigger Points.
Myoarthropathies of the Masticatory System and Orofacial Pain. Rheumatic Diseases of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Temporomandibular Disorders
(TMD) in Childhood and Adolescence.
TMD in Individuals with Special Needs.

OROFACIAL PAIN:
Introduction to the Study of Orofacial Pain. Orofacial pain management.
Differential diagnosis between odontogenic and non-dental pain. Odontogenic pain.
Atypical odontalgia

OCCLUSAL SPLINTS:
Articulators, types, use, mounting technique without the use of a facebow. Occlusal splints – types and indications.
Waxing of the “University of Michigan” model splint.
Fabrication and installation. Mechanisms of action.
Iatrogenic effects related to the use of occlusal splints.

IMAGING:
Principles of image formation by Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Application and evaluation of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles.

STOMATOLOGY, SEMIOLOGY:
Semiology of the oral cavity in the context of orofacial pain.
Oromaxillofacial lesions and orofacial pain – Stomatology.

PSYCHOLOGY: A CONTRIBUTION TO UNDERSTANDING, RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE:
Neuropsychological aspects of chronic pain and stress states. Biopsychosocial perspective.
Axis II of the DC/TMD.
Psychological comorbidities in TMD/DOF.

5- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Psychodynamic aspects.
Different approaches to psychological treatment in pain management. Case studies and discussions.
Biofeedback.

THERAPEUTICS:
Management of Temporomandibular Disorders.
Management of patients with TMD in a Transdisciplinary Center. Application of therapeutic exercises in daily clinical practice.
Temporomandibular Joint: infiltration and manipulation. Arthrocentesis.
Intramuscular manual manipulation techniques (dry needling). Articular disc recapture technique (Minagi maneuver).
TENS with FES and point TENS.

The Boundary Between Conservative Clinical and Surgical Treatment of TMJ:
Surgical Possibilities for Joint Problems.

PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY APPLIED TO TMD AND OROFACIAL PAIN:
Pharmacokinetics.
Pharmacodynamics.
Therapeutics.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in head pain. Muscle relaxants in head pain.

Antidepressants for headache. Use of Botulinum Toxin.

PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL CASE DISCUSSION:
Patient care – clinical part. Discussion of clinical cases.
Discussion of complex clinical cases in orofacial pain.
Flowchart of the TMD and OFP Outpatient Clinic.
Taking the history of the present illness.
Application of WISE.
Clinical Examination – Diagnostic Criteria (DC/TMD) 13. SEMINARS:
Mastering listening and participation procedures in an oral presentation. Organizing your presentation in a way that facilitates audience comprehension.
Mastering procedures for planning, producing, and revising an oral presentation. Understanding the fundamental characteristics of the internal organization of an oral presentation. Using appropriate speech register when organizing the presentation.
Using the most appropriate auxiliary resources for understanding the focused aspect.

Discount policy

Special Discounts:
30% discount on the registration fee for payments made until October 31, 2024; 20% discount for those made until November 30, 2024; and a 10% discount on the registration fee for payments made until February 10, 2025.

Current Discounts:
discount 10% on tuition fees is offered to former students of Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, except for those who completed single-module courses or courses lasting less than 12 months, regardless of the campus.
For former undergraduate students of Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic who are pursuing their first postgraduate course (excluding single-module courses), there is a 15% on tuition fees and a 50% on registration.
Students wishing to pay semesterly in full receive a 3% on tuition fees; for annual payments in full, there is a 4% . For courses lasting more than 12 months, when all tuition fees are paid in full, the discount is 7% .
For accredited/associated partners: Amil Dental, AmorSaúde, Brazil Dental, and Oral Unic, there will be a 5% discount on monthly fees for courses at the Campinas unit, a 7% discount on monthly fees for courses at other units, and online courses. And for Uniodonto Campinas* accredited professionals, the discount will be 10% on monthly fees for courses in Campinas, other units, and online courses.

*Please consult the Sales team to confirm the validity of the discount at other locations outside of Campinas, according to the accreditation with Uniodonto Campinas.

Faculty

Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

Prof. Dr. Antônio Sérgio Guimarães
Professor Loysiana Andréa Ciarelli
Prof. Flavio Andrade Alves
Professor Gabriel Cristofoletti Camacho de Souza
Professor Luciana de Oliveira
Professor Luciane Rocha Rodrigues
Prof. Dominik Ettlin
Prof. Dr. Andrea Meneguette.
Professor Dr. Yolanda Maria Almeida Camargo.
Professor Oscar Anacleto.