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Presented by
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Live In-Class TMD Training
Hosted at Dentalife – Dr. Curtis Westersund’s Office
📍 Address: Suite 255, 801 6 Street SW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Become a Master of Biomechanical TMD Treatment
Elevate Your Practice — Transform Patient Lives
Course Schedule
This is a 4-part educational series designed to be completed in sequence.
Each level is a prerequisite for the next. Attendance in order is mandatory.
- Level 1: Friday, November 14 & Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Offered in person and online
- Level 2: Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6, 2025- In person only
- Level 3: Friday, January 23 & Saturday, January 24, 2026- In person only
- Level 4: Friday, February 20 & Saturday, February 21, 2026– Offered in person and online
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Food & Beverage
Breakfast and lunch are included for all in-person participants.
Parking Information
Free outdoor parking is available at the INDIGO lot on the south side of 9th Avenue SW, labeled “Reserved – Dr. Westersund.”
Access Instructions:
- Turn right from 6th Street SW into the lot.
- Do not pay – gates have been removed and parking is pre-paid.
- Let us know once you’ve parked in one of the four reserved stalls.
- Use the Plus-15 staircase from the parking lot to enter the building.
- We are located on the 2nd floor.
What is TMD?
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) involve problems with the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain, dysfunction, and a diminished quality of life for millions. Early recognition and an evidence-based biomechanical management approach are essential skills for dental professionals.
Why Attend TMD Training?
- Expand Your Skill Set: Learn to identify, diagnose, and manage a wide range of TMD presentations.
- Improve Patient Outcomes: Reduce patient pain and dysfunction, and boost satisfaction and retention.
- Stay Current: Gain insights into the latest biomechanical and multidisciplinary protocols.
- Network: Connect with peers and leading experts in orofacial pain.
Training Highlights
- Clinical examination of the TMJ and masticatory muscles
- Diagnostic protocols (DC/TMD)
- Imaging essentials and interpretation
- A Precision TMD Dental Orthotic: Indications and fabrication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration, including:
- NUCCA Chiropractors
- Biomechanical Therapists
- Orthodontists
- Sleep Disturbance Respirologists
- And other specialists
- Case studies and hands-on practice
Course Overview
This is a 4-weekend course to begin a Mastership in the Biomechanical Approach to TMD. The curriculum is designed to build advanced, evidence-based expertise in TMD management from a biomechanical perspective.
Who Should Attend?
o General Dentists
o Specialists (Prosthodontists, Orthodontists, OMFS, Pediatric Dentists)
o Dental hygienists seeking advanced knowledge
o Dental students
NOVEMBER 2025
Presented by
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Nov 14-15, 2025
LEVEL 1
BIOMECHANICAL TMD – MASTERCLASS SESSION 1
(RE)IGNITE
Week 1 lays the foundation for understanding Biomechanical TMD—how jaw strain, occlusion, posture, and airway all contribute to chronic patient symptoms. Through live lectures and hands-on training, you’ll learn to recognize the structural, muscular, and neurologic signs of TMD and document them with precision. You’ll be introduced to tools like the T-Scan, posture and airway analysis, and CBCT imaging—all integrated into a
practical diagnostic workflow.
Why You Should Care:
Most dentists were never taught how to see TMD, let alone treat it. Week 1 changes that. You’ll gain immediate diagnostic clarity, reduce your clinical guesswork, and open the door to providing real relief for patients suffering from pain, fatigue, or bite-related dysfunctions. Even if you don’t treat TMD yet, you’ll walk away with the skills to diagnose it, explain it to your patients, and refer with confidence. It’s the missing link in comprehensive care—and a new service vertical for your practice.
DECEMBER 2025
Presented by
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Dec 5-6, 2025
LEVEL 2
HANDS ON TMD – MASTERCLASS SESSION 2
(RE)VITALIZE
Week 2 transitions you from diagnosis to treatment. You’ll learn how to apply T-Scan and ULF TENS technologies to perform Functional Rebalance procedures, fabricate and adjust orthotics, and manage strain with non-invasive methods.
You’ll also gain experience with Modjaw, the K-7, and documentation protocols that make you look like the expert in the eyes of patients—and other healthcare providers.
Why You Should Care:
Treating TMD doesn’t require you to be a specialist —just systematized. Week 2 gives you the clinical tools and confidence to start providing TMD relief in your own operatory. You’ll also learn how to build a referral network, charge appropriately, and integrate treatment without overwhelming your schedule.
Bottom line? This week turns knowledge into revenue while improving patient trust and outcomes.
JANAURY 2026
Presented by
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Jan 23-24, 2026
LEVEL 3
WALKING THE WALK
(RE)VOLUTIONIZE
Week 3 is all about clinical excellence. You’ll explore deeper protocols for managing complex cases, integrating orthodontic and restorative planning, and supporting both daytime and nighttime airway biomechanics.
From Phase 1 stabilization to Phase 2 rehabilitation, this week arms you with everything you need to become the go-to TMD provider in your community.
Why You Should Care:
Patients are desperate for dentists who understand the whole system, not just teeth. This week allows you to confidently say “Yes, I can help,” when others
say, “That’s not my area.” With tools to treat obstructive sleep apnea comorbidities, manage airway-friendly orthodontics, and rebuild occlusion
with purpose, you become indispensable—not just to patients, but to MDs, ENTs, and chiropractors.
You’re not just doing dentistry—you’re doing meaningful interdisciplinary care.
FEBRUARY 2026
Presented by
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Feb 20-21, 2026
LEVEL 4
BEING THE MASTER
(RE)INVIGORATE
The final week is your step into full mastery. Learn how to manage Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) cases, write medical/legal reports, and become an authority that both lawyers and healthcare providers rely on. You’ll refine case presentation, build teaching skills, and explore advanced orthodontic and restorative pathways for long-term TMD resolution.
Why You Should Care:
Mastery means impact. It means leading your team, educating patients, and earning referrals from professionals who trust your expertise. Week 4 doesn’t just elevate your clinical skills—it builds your reputation, increases case acceptance, and positions your office as the place for TMD, sleep, and postural care.
This is how you create a profitable, purpose-driven dental practice that changes lives.
About The Educator
Dr. Curtis Westersund
Dr. Westersund is a general dentist at Dentalife in Calgary whose practice is limited to the treatment of Temporo Mandibular Disorders (TMD) with a Biomechanical Approach. He holds a Mastership within, and is the current president of, the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO). He is certified in the practice of Sleep dentistry by the University of Alberta. He has been published in the T-scan Handbook, in Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice and numerous other Journals. Dr. Westersund is an online professor for the Neuromuscular Orthodontics Mastership at the Jaume I University in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. He has helped dentists throughout the countries of Canada, USA, Russia, India, Germany, Japan, Brazil and many others about the treatment and communication of TMD using a physiologic approach with biometrics tools.
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