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“I Don’t Want to be a Single Tooth Dentist Anymore” - Unmasking the TM Joint


Dr. Peter Dawson stated, “Dentists who ignore the TMJ’s can never be competent in smile design or in diagnosing or treating occlusions.” 

Dentistry fails—biomechanical, periodontal, dentofacial, and functional issues are all factors, with occlusion at the foundation. Yet occlusion is not just about teeth; it begins with the TM joints. Alterations in joint anatomy may explain excessive tooth wear, mobility, fractures, abfractions, malocclusions, veneer chipping, bite changes, and head, neck, or facial pain. 

In this presentation, Dr. Marangos will remove the guesswork around TMJ by reviewing joint anatomy with emphasis on “joint position vs. joint condition” and its clinical meaning. Drawing on concepts from Kois, Dawson, Spears, and Pankey, he will illustrate scenarios common to general practice and demonstrate Phase I stabilization and restorative principles. 

Learning Objectives 
  • Recognize how TM joint anatomy impacts occlusion and everyday practice. 
  • Apply Phase I stabilization and restorative principles in clinical cases. 
  • Understand the relationship between the TM joint, occlusion, and sleep-disordered breathing. 


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Details
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern
Duration: 2 hour
CE Credit: 2 Free Lecture CE (AGD Code 200)
Cost: FREE! (advance registration required)

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Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Dennis Marangos

Dr. Dennis Marangos graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986 and completed a residency at Mount Sinai Hospital the following year. He maintains a Toronto practice focused on aesthetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and TMJ therapy as principal doctor at the Yorkville TMJ Centre. A Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is also the founding President of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, Canadian Chapter. 

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