Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, Session III, Latin America. May 6, 2026.

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Session III of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain focused on the clinical application of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD), providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of Axes I and II and their integration into a practical diagnostic approach. During the session, the structure of the physical diagnosis and psychosocial factors was reviewed, as well as the application of the standardized medical history and the step-by-step physical examination protocol for the identification and interpretation of relevant clinical findings.

In addition, the session addressed the generation of single and multiple diagnoses through clinical analysis of the findings, along with the utility of screening questionnaires for detecting psychosocial factors associated with TMD. Finally, attendees participated in the review of case studies using the 3QTMD tool, strengthening their diagnostic skills and consolidating the clinical evaluation process in patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain.