Author name: dr.iantester@viesidcanada.com

VieSID Canada Mini-Residency 2024 finished in June. Our exceptional students spent 15 days in 3-5 day modules studying Occlusal Medicine and Functional Dentistry

Professor Rudolph Slavicek emphasized the importance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as part of his gnathologic triad concept. It is critical that we consider the occlusion, the muscles and the TMJ in all of our diagnostics and treatments as they must exist in harmony with each other

What is the “elephant in the room”? The question we receive most is why should I take programs from VieSID? our comprehensive hands-on programs offer extensive training that benefits all dentists and applies to every procedure completed.

In previous blogs we have discussed our patient interview, and clinical examination. To have a thorough understanding of the stomatognathic system it is essential to palpate the muscles that are responsible for creating movements that allow function to occur. Mastication, swallowing, speech, bruxism and respiration are the main functions that we need to consider.

In a personalized medicine model (occlusal medicine) it is critical that we assemble a comprehensive database of information for each of our patients so that we can determine the ideal therapies based on individual needs.

It is confusing to listen to the many theories about occlusion, function, and dysfunction. Philosophies abound describing the ideal way to approach patient care.

So often in medicine and dentistry, clinicians are in a hurry to stay on time and get to the next procedure. At VieSID, our students learn to slow down and develop relationships with their patients.

The term Occlusal Medicine (also known as Occlusion Medicine) has been attributed to a variety of authors; however, a trio of very skilled clinicians popularized the term.