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The TMJ Association is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of everyone affected by TMJ diseases and disorders through fostering research, education and other activities with the ultimate goal of preventing TMJ problems. We achieve our mission by:
• Advocating for the needs of TMJ patients.
• Promoting awareness of TMJ diseases and disorders among the public, policy makers, research and healthcare communities.
• Connecting TMJ patients with those who can provide knowledgeable support and empathetic understanding.
• Encouraging basic and clinical research on TMJ diseases and disorders to provide greater understanding and safer and more effective methods of diagnosis and treatment, based on scientific evidence.
• Serving as a resource for the collection and dissemination of information on advances in research, treatment, insurance practices, patients' rights, and legal and ethical issues.
• Communicating with elected officials, government agencies, professional organizations, community leaders and other policy makers concerning TMJ issues.
• Collaborating with a prestigious Scientific Advisory Board.
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TMJ patients, family members, friends, supporters, health organizations
The news that Senator Kennedy died last night finds us deeply saddened and in mourning today. As one of the longest-serving Senators, endeared by colleagues on both sides of the aisle, he fought long and hard for health care reform and was an outstanding champion of biomedical research. We at The TMJ Association are especially appreciative of his understanding of the plight of TMJD patients, his support of TMJ research, and of the need to strengthen the oversight role of regulatory agencies like the Food and Drug Administration. The nation has lost an eloquent statesman and passionate defender of patients’ rights and we join others in extending out deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Just wondering why their aren't any local groups that meet in person? This is greatly needed I live in the Sacramento, California area. They have groups that meet for every other medical condition why not this?
Thank you for bringing TMJ awareness to myspace. I've had non-reducing displaced discs for years, used nightguards, and just avoid hard to chew food...I think it also helps other TMJ sufferers to be able to reach out to others and learn about ways to cope and alternative treatments (especially when most medical plans exclude TMJ coverage).
September 30, 1997 Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank designated November as Jaw Joints-TMJ Awareness Month. His proclamation acknowledged that temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders (TMJDs) are "among the more painful, yet least understood disorders affecting people today."
In May the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) kicked off an awareness campaign in the Washington DC area. The TMJA is excited to highlight this campaign on our web site during Jaw Joints-TMJ Awareness month. To learn more visit us at www. tmj. org.
I just wanted to let you know that I posted a blog about the TMJ Foundation, and a Vlog on my You Tube Channel as well (www. youtube. com/AlwaysMerna).
Check it out....
Please continue what you are doing, and whatever else I can do to help even more please let me know.
The TMJ Association is very excited to introduce its new online patient forum! The forum, moderated by longtime TMJA member and TMJD sufferer Stacy Stone, is designed to give patients a place to post their stories, ask questions and receive advice from fellow patients. We are very pleased that Stacy is joining the TMJ family in a very special way as the volunteer Online Communications Coordinator. We welcome her vitality and her gift of making those with whom she communicates feel at home.
Current sections include News and Announcements, TMJ Disorder Questions and Information, Sister Syndromes, Caregivers, Pain Management, News, to name a few. Registration is free. Simply go to http://forum. tmj. org to join.
Educational articles are also posted, as well as links to other information about TMJD to help you educate yourself about your condition, proposed treatments.
Thank you for joining our support group. We are looking forward in getting to know you. If we can be of any assistance please let us know. Please subscribe to our Blog and visit the Welcome blog to introduce yourself to everyone. Have a wonderful day New Friend.
I just wanted to say that I have had TMJ for nearly 10 years now. I recently went to my old dentist from my childhood and he made me a small mouth guard to sleep in, almost within 2 days my pain has been reduced and my teeth are less sensitive. If ya'll are like me who suffer on a daily basis with ridiculous pain from this disorder I would suggest going to a good dentist and talking to them about a mouth guard. I also have heard recently about the powers of a certain acai juice blend drink that I will be purchasing here real soon. One of the benefits to this drink is that it helps with arthritis pain, which if you do have TMJ arthritis is in your future.
I have insurance and am scheduled to have an arthroscopy for my TMJ (my disc on the left side is forward) however the actual surgery for this is not covered by my insurance. Apparently they don't cover anything related to TMJ - does anyone know why this is????
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