“This course filled a critical gap in my practice. Being able to offer botulinum toxin therapy for TMJ patients has been life-changing for both my patients and my practice revenue.”
LEVEL I · FOUNDATION
TMJ Injection Therapy Course
Hands-On Live Patient Training
Expand your practice into the high-demand field of facial pain management. Learn TMJ diagnosis, botulinum toxin therapy, and trigger point treatment protocols.
What Is TMJ Injection Therapy Training?
TMJ injection therapy training is a 2-day hands-on CME course that teaches healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint disorders using botulinum toxin, trigger point therapy, and multimodal pain management approaches. TMJ disorders affect millions of patients, and Botox injections into the masseter and temporalis muscles provide significant relief within 1-2 weeks. This course earns 16 CME credits and is especially relevant for dentists and pain management practitioners.
Last updated: February 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Richard Anderson, MD, FACS
5 min read
Course Overview
TMJ disorders affect millions of patients seeking effective treatment. This Level I course teaches you to diagnose TMJ conditions and treat them with botulinum toxin, trigger point therapy, and multimodal approaches.
Over two days, you will learn TMJ anatomy, diagnostic protocols, injection techniques for masseter and temporalis muscles, and comprehensive pain management strategies with live patient training.
What You'll Learn
TMJ anatomy and pathophysiology
Diagnostic assessment protocols
Masseter Botox injection techniques
Temporalis muscle treatment
Trigger point identification and therapy
Pain management principles
Headache and migraine treatment
Patient communication for pain management
Curriculum
- •Temporomandibular joint anatomy
- •TMJ disorder classification and diagnosis
- •Patient history and examination techniques
- •Imaging interpretation fundamentals
- •Masseter injection techniques and dosing
- •Temporalis muscle treatment protocols
- •Live patient TMJ treatment demonstration
- •Supervised hands-on practice
- •Trigger point identification and mapping
- •Injection techniques for facial trigger points
- •Headache and migraine Botox protocols
- •Multimodal pain management approaches
- •Extended live patient practice session
- •Complex pain case discussions
- •Treatment planning and follow-up
- •Level I competency assessment
Who Should Attend
Physicians (MD/DO)
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Physician Assistants (PA)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Dentists (DDS/DMD)
Training Availability
This course runs regularly at our training centers nationwide. Class sizes are kept small so every attendee gets hands-on live patient practice, and seats are confirmed individually. Tell us which center works best for you and an advisor will walk you through availability, prerequisites, and enrollment.
Request AvailabilityFrequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. TMJ treatment is a natural extension of dental practice. Many of our TMJ course attendees are dentists expanding their treatment capabilities.
Most patients experience significant relief within 1-2 weeks. We teach proper dosing and placement to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Yes, Level I includes headache and migraine Botox protocols that apply the same skills used for TMJ treatment.
In many cases, botulinum toxin for TMJ is covered by medical insurance. We discuss billing codes and documentation requirements.
$2,495
per attendee
Duration2 Days
CME Credits16 Credits
LevelIntroductory
FormatIn-Person
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What Our Graduates Say
“As a prosthodontist, I see TMJ patients every day. This course gave me a powerful new treatment modality. The hands-on practice with trigger point injections was particularly valuable.”
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