Best Free TMJ and TMD CPD Courses

Last updated July 2026

Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →

TMD education has completed a genuine paradigm shift, and free CPD is the easiest way to catch up: the field has moved from occlusion-centric mechanical models to a biopsychosocial understanding where pain science, parafunction, stress and sleep matter more than cuspal inclines. Courses still promising occlusal ‘correction’ as the cure deserve scepticism; courses teaching screening (DC/TMD-style), reversible first-line care and honest natural-history counselling deserve your hour.

The practical skills to seek: differentiating myofascial pain from intra-articular problems from the headache that isn’t dental at all, conservative management done properly — education, self-care, splint therapy with realistic expectations — and referral judgement for the minority who need specialist or multidisciplinary care. Most TMD improves with reassurance and reversible measures; the CPD goal is the confidence to deliver exactly that, and no more.

A snapshot of the current directory: the strict topic matcher identifies 2 courses relevant to TMJ and TMD across 2 providers. 2 are marked as having certificates, and 1 run two CPD hours or longer.

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Looking for free TMJ and TMD CPD?

TMJ and TMD presentations are common in general practice, but they can be difficult to manage confidently because symptoms often overlap with occlusion, stress, parafunction, headaches and wider orofacial pain conditions. Good CPD helps clinicians take a structured history, recognise red flags and choose conservative management where appropriate.

FreeDentalCPD brings together free courses from multiple education providers so you can find relevant learning without checking each platform separately. The dynamic section below links to TMJ, TMD, occlusion and orofacial pain courses from the directory where available.

What should you look for?

The best course is usually the one that fits the decisions you make in practice. When comparing free courses, look for content that is clinically relevant, evidence-based and clear about whether a certificate is available.

• Assessment of jaw pain, joint sounds and functional limitation
• Bruxism, parafunction and splint therapy
• Occlusion and restorative risk factors
• When to monitor, treat or refer
• Patient communication around chronic symptoms

Comparing relevant education providers

• Viva LearningOften useful for webinars covering bruxism, occlusion, splints and broader pain-related topics.
• Dentsply Sirona AcademyMay include restorative and occlusion education relevant to TMD risk assessment.
• Dentalcare / Crest + Oral-BUseful for general clinical education, communication and preventive topics that support routine practice.
• J Morita LearningRelevant where imaging, diagnosis and multidisciplinary assessment are part of the learning pathway.
• Kulzer LearningHelpful for restorative materials, occlusion and prosthodontic considerations that can influence jaw comfort.
• VOCO LearningUseful for restorative dentistry education where occlusion and parafunction affect material selection and follow-up.

Which courses are right for you?

If you are building confidence, begin with courses covering history taking, examination, diagnosis and conservative first-line care. These are the areas most likely to influence everyday decision-making.

More experienced clinicians may prefer education on occlusion, splint design, restorative planning, chronic pain presentations and referral pathways.

Latest courses from the directory

• TMD is No Longer a Mystery - Learn What Drives All the Symptoms and the Simple SolutionCellerant · Prosthodontics & Occlusion · ~1 CPDCE hr · Certificate
• Practical TMD Session 1: Anatomy ReviewGlidewell · Oral Medicine · ~1 CPDCE hr · Certificate
• Practical TMD Session 2: Examination & The Most Common TMDGlidewell · Oral Medicine · ~1 CPDCE hr · Certificate
• Practical TMD Session 3: Internal Derangements & Treatment PlansGlidewell · Oral Medicine · ~1 CPDCE hr · Certificate
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: An OverviewDentalcare.com (Crest + Oral-B) · General Dentistry · ~2 CPDCE hrs · Certificate

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Frequently asked questions

Is TMJ and TMD CPD relevant for general dentists?

Yes. Patients frequently mention jaw pain, clicking, headaches or bruxism during routine appointments, so general dentists benefit from a structured approach to assessment and advice.

Do free TMD courses provide certificates?

Many free dental CPD providers issue certificates after course completion. Certificate availability varies by course and is shown in the directory where known.

Should TMD CPD cover occlusion?

Often, yes. Occlusion is only one part of TMD assessment, but it is relevant when planning restorations, splints and long-term management.

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