EACD GDP guidelines.
The recommendations for examination, diagnosis and management of patients with temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain by the general dental practitioner published by the EACD do not provide a step by step guidance for the GDP; a training programme would be needed for that. They provide a general framework under which these conditions should be diagnosed and treated. The evidence base for the advice given is presented. In particular, they advise against some unproven and invasive treatments.
Manchester University Dental School, Stockport. Stephen.j.davies@manchester.ac.uk
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D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy