Dr. Schiffman publishes the first evidence-based diagnostic criteria of TMD
The first evidence-based diagnostic criteria to better diagnose temporomandibular disorders (TMD) was published In the January 2014 edition of the Journal of Oral and Facial Pain and Headache. Dr. Eric Schiffman, D.D.S., M.S., inventor of the Restful Jaw®, was a co-lead author of this research with a group of 32 co-authoring scholars and doctors from North America, Europe and Australia.
Expert recommends using Restful Jaw® to avoid potential legal and clinical problems when treating TMJ patients
On November 6, 2013, a continuing education course Protecting Your Practice: Legal and Clinical Red Flags was held in St. Paul, Minn. During the course, Dr. James Fricton, founder of the TMJ clinic at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, advised attending dentists to use the Restful Jaw® external support device when treating patients with pre-existing TMD to avoid potential legal and clinical problems.
The Restful Jaw® meets the next generation of dentists
A group of third and fourth year students at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry met the Restful Jaw® last week. They got a hands-on experience with the latest noninvasive jaw support device invented by veteran faculty member Eric Schiffman, D.D.S., M.S.
Restful Jaw™ inventor teaches popular TMD miniresidency
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Restful Jaw™ inventor, Eric Schiffman, D.D.S, M.S., teaching the University of Minnesota’s TMD and Orofacial Pain Miniresidency, Sept. 16-18. Held annually for the last 20 years, this popular continuing dental education course is often wait-listed. Under Dr. Schiffman’s tutelage, more than 600 dentists and physical therapists have participated in the miniresidency from all over the US and Canada, and abroad.
The Restful Jaw™ clinical results published in General Dentistry
A peer-reviewed article published in General Dentistry this month, confirms the clinical efficacy of supporting the patient’s mandible with the Restful Jaw™ external support device. In randomized clinical trials, patients indicated they wanted the device for future dental treatment because they experienced significantly less jaw pain, soreness and fatigue when using it.
Clinical rotations of the Restful Jaw™ showing great results
Students in hygiene, prosthodontics and endodontics have started using the Restful Jaw™ external support device in their clinics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. All the patients and dental practitioners who have used the device found it very helpful to endure the long appointment times experienced in the dental school setting.
The Restful Jaw™ inventor invited to 2012 symposium of European Society of TMJ Surgeons
Dr. Eric Schiffman, international expert on the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders, and inventor of the Restful Jaw™, was a discussion panelist at the annual meeting of the European Society of Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons (ESTMJS) Oct. 4-5, 2012, at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Cochrane Collaboration supports findings of the Restful Jaw™ inventor
In April 2012, The Cochrane Collaboration announced a study by Dr. Eric Schiffman was the best ever done in the area of TMJ surgery. This independent international collaboration’s work is recognized as the benchmark for high quality information about the effectiveness of health care.