Are dental practitioners prepared to recognize stomatognathic movement disorders? A cross-sectional study of knowledge, diagnostic confidence, and educational needs
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Why it matters for dental
Dental practitioners who routinely treat TMD and occlusal disorders face rising malpractice risk if they cannot identify stomatognathic movement disorders; the study flags a clear gap in diagnostic confidence that directly affects case acceptance, referrals, and liability exposure for owners and specialists.
Key points
- Cross-sectional survey measured practicing dentists’ baseline knowledge and self-rated diagnostic confidence in stomatognathic movement disorders.
- Results showed the majority of respondents requested additional targeted CE, indicating an immediate educational need for both general dentists and specialists.
- Authors recommend embedding movement-disorder modules into pre-doctoral curricula and residency programs to reduce future diagnostic delays.
- Clinics with high TMD or orthognathic case volume should audit referral patterns and consider adding neuromuscular or neurology-savvy associates.
Who should care
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