Course Description: Musculoskeletal pain, primarily of the masticatory muscles, is the most prevalent cause of chronic pain of the orofacial region and Temporomandibular disorders. Examination of these muscles for tenderness to palpation and pain referral may direct the clinician to the source of pain. Palpation may also reveal trigger points, which are hyperirritable sites in muscle taut bands. Provocation of trigger points causes significant discomfort and may refer pain to an adjacent location. Trigger point therapy is a well-recognized treatment that will help patients’ short-term and long-term.  Some of the patients will respond immediately to trigger point therapy at the first visit.  ​

In this workshop, Dr. Samim demonstrates how to perform thorough diagnosis and treatment of a long-suffering orofacial pain patient with trigger point injection techniques into the masticatory muscles.   

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The course includes an introductory lecture for 2 hours ( pre-recording or virtual) and hands-on practice for 3 half days in a hospital setting. This is  "one-on-one" comprehensive mentored instruction as you work hands-on with your model patient

Course Description: 

Staying abreast of new approaches and current advances in oral radiology is essential for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring your skills remain up to date. Achieving advanced skills in radiological interpretation is a continuous process that requires ongoing learning and practice. To this end, McGill Continuing Dental Education offers a mini-residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. This mini-residency program is designed to cater to the needs of both general dentists and specialists, providing content that is relevant to endodontics, digital implant planning, temporomandibular joint disorders and airway analysis. The program includes lectures in image interpretation of various radiographic techniques and clinical hands-on workshops that provide insights into the latest technologies in the field. The participants will be provided with a wide range of cases while gaining extensive experience in image analysis. The mini-residency program will be conducted at McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences. The duration of the mini-residency program is flexible, ranging from one to three months and the objectives could be tailored based on the duration of the residency. Participants will attend 3 days a week.

Course Description: McGill Continuing Dental Education offers two mini-residency programs: oral medicine/clinical oral pathology and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain. The mini-residencies cover lectures on TMD and hands-on clinical experience. Depending on licensing in Québec, participants will either treat patients with TMD and orofacial pain disorders or focus on clinical oral pathology and management of oral lesions and complex cases. The course aligns with global standards of care and evidence-based management developed over recent decades. It bridges the medical and dental aspects of TMD or oral lesions. Upon completion, dentists will be equipped to diagnose and treat TMD and recognize other orofacial pain conditions or oral lesions.

In the Oral Medicine Mini-Residency, candidates will review 25-30 anonymous cases with patient histories and images. They'll develop differential diagnoses, which will be discussed in depth. The mini-residencies are held at the McGill Faculty of Dentistry and Montreal General Hospital. Those licensed in Québec can engage in hands-on patient work, while others will observe. The program's duration is flexible, ranging from 1 month to 1 year, with objectives adjusted based on duration. Participants attend 4 days a week.