28/08/2026
From Dental Disease to Sleep-Related Oral Behavior: Dr. Jonathan Fandialan – President of the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines – educates AEPD residents on the significance of addressing Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders in young patients, as well as TMJ Anatomy.
It is crucial for pediatric dentists to have a comprehensive understanding of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) anatomy of young patients, as a child's TMJ is not merely a miniature version of an adult’s. Instead, it is a rapidly developing growth center that directly influences facial development and long-term oral health.