C-TMD IMPACT successfully hosts their first retreat in Pasadena, CA, on February 21, 2024
C-TMD IMPACT hosts a successful retreat at The Langham, Pasadena on February 21, 2024. The Center for TMD IMproving PAtient-Centered Translational Research (C-TMD IMPACT) is a premier center for the development of innovative therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). C-TMD IMPACT receives funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) with the mission to facilitate the design of pre-clinical and clinical studies addressing these unmet needs and shepherd new therapies for TMDs. This retreat sparked excitement and hope as experts in different fields and patient advocates came together to share their work and their vision of improving the knowledge and research of TMDs. Some of the keynote speeches include Dr. Glenn Clark’s talk “Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders, Clinical Landscape and Needs in the Dental Setting”, Dr. Jeffrey Lotz’s talk “TMJ Imaging Approaches and Assays”, and patient advocates from the TMJ Association. This retreat promoted lively discussions and illuminated the need to provide the best scientists and research to move the needle with the current state of TMD research. The retreat was an excellent opportunity for experts and related parties to share their experience and knowledge about TMD, instilling fervor and hope to the future of TMD research and patient care.