PReS TMJ COURSE
HELSINKI, Finland
September 17, 2025
COURSE PROGRAMME
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Mia GLERUP, Peter STOUSTRUP, Marinka TWILT
Local Committee: Kristiina AALTO
Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to guide physicians in diagnosing and monitoring patients with JIA-associated TMJ arthritis, as well as differentiating JIA-associated TMJ arthritis and its mimickers.
The course will cover JIA-associated TMJ arthritis, imaging techniques for the TMJ, systemic treatment approaches, and orthodontic treatment using orthopedic devices.
It will also touch on surgical interventions available.
In addition, there will be a hands-on part in the course, how to evaluate the TMJ in patients and there will be time to practice in small groups.
We request that participants complete certain tasks prior to the course, including undertaking the online OSCE on examining the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Additional details will be provided to participants in the weeks leading up to the meeting.
| 08:30 - 08:45 | Welcome and outline of the day |
| 08:45 - 09:30 | The TMJ and its peculiarities |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Treatment of JIA-associated TMJ arthritis (rheumatologic and orthodontic treatment) |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Imaging of the TMJ (radiologist) |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Hands on clinical examination |
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Difficult cases |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Closing remarks |