Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre

24/04/2026

One of the most common things we hear is, “my bite feels off.”

But not every case is driven by occlusion.

In many TMD presentations, that sensation can be the result of joint compression and altered proprioception, where the patient’s perception of how their teeth meet changes because the joint is under load.

This is where cases can easily go off track.

If the driver is the joint rather than the bite itself, repeated occlusal adjustments may not only miss the cause, they can sometimes make symptoms worse.

Understanding whether the issue is joint, muscle, or true occlusal change is often the key to better outcomes.

A helpful reminder that in TMD, what the patient feels is real, but the source is not always where we first look.

Is this something you’re seeing more often in practice?

02/04/2026

TMD can be complex, but clinical clarity doesn’t have to be.

Over the 14th and 15th of March, we had the pleasure of running our 5TMD Protocol for Dental Professionals CPD course, hosted by Darron Goralsky, with a fantastic group of clinicians.

With over 27 years’ experience in TMJ, face, and neck-related conditions, Darron brought a practical, experience-led approach to the two days.

The course was highly interactive, with plenty of questions, discussions, and hands-on practice. We’ve received wonderful feedback, and we’d like to sincerely thank everyone who attended for making it such a collaborative learning experience.

If you’d like to feel more confident managing TMD in practice, send us a DM to find out about our next course!

07/03/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO – MELBOURNE CPD 🚨

Think TMD is too complex or time-consuming to manage in practice? Think again.

With 1 in 3 patients showing signs of temporomandibular disorders, knowing how to identify and manage these cases can make a real difference in your practice.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn a simple 5-step protocol to confidently identify, differentiate and manage TMD cases within your scope — right from the chair.

Designed for the entire dental team:
Dentists • Oral Hygienists • Oral Health Therapists • Dental Therapists • Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists

✔ Practical
✔ Evidence-based
✔ Immediately applicable

📍 The Victoria Hotel, Melbourne
📅 March 14–15

⏳ Just one week away. Limited spots remaining.

👉 Secure your place (via our website) now before registrations close.

17/02/2026

🧧✨ Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre! ✨🧧

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and harmonious Year of the Horse 🐎. May 2026 bring strength, energy, and joyful moments for you and your loved ones. 😁

Thank you for trusting us with your TMJ care!

Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🎉

25/01/2026

25/01/2026

That patient who can’t sit still in the chair?

The one with jaw pain you’ve checked, and everything looks “fine”?

Those are often the cases where TMD is being missed.

Our 5-Step TMD Protocol – intensive hands-on course gives dental professionals a clear, practical framework to assess, communicate, and manage these complex patients with confidence.

📍 Melbourne | March 14–15, 2026
⏳ EARLY BIRD pricing ends 31 Jan

Learn when jaw pain isn’t dental, and what to do next.

👉 Secure your early bird spot via the link in bio or head to our website and tap on 'professional education' to find out more.

17/01/2026

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - End's 31 Jan

Secure your spot now available for our unique 5-Step TMD Protocol - Intensive Hands-on Skills Course for Dental Professionals.

If you are part of a dental team and you regularly manage patients with jaw pain, bite discomfort, or those cases that just don’t feel straightforward, this course gives you a clear, practical framework and hands-on treatment techniques you can use in everyday practice.

📅 March 14–15, 2026
The Victoria Hotel, Melbourne

Pre Course FREE Live Webinar Jan 29th, 7pm : "When jaw pain walks into your dental appointment - Chairside TMD Assessment, Communication and Referral"

This webinar is specifically designed to help you recognise common TMD patterns and decide what to do next.

Secure your Course or FREE webinar spot before places fill. Registration links in the comments section.

10/01/2026

TMD patients can feel complex, unclear, and challenging to manage, especially in a busy dental setting.

That’s why we’re hosting a FREE live webinar: "When Jaw Pain Walks Into Your Dental Appointment — Chairside TMD Assessment, Communication and Referral", led by Darron Goralsky, an Orofacial Pain Physiotherapist with over 27 years’ experience treating TMJ disorder, face and neck–related conditions.

📅 29 January
⏰ 7:00 pm
💻 Online | Free to attend.

If TMD patients leave you unsure of the next step, this webinar will give you clarity.

👉 Registration link in the comments — free spots available.

03/12/2025

Yes... we treat jaw pain AND we can drum up a good time!

Our team had so much fun at our end of year celebration, and we're heading into December feeling grateful and energised.

To our amazing community, thank you for being part of our year.

22/11/2025

Your jaw is talking...through tightness, clicks, headaches, locking, and tension.
The question is: do you know what it’s trying to say?

TMJ symptoms are rarely random. They’re usually messages from the jaw, neck, muscles, and disc, each telling you something’s not working well.

If you’re unsure what your jaw is trying to tell you, we can help decode it.

Our team specialises in diagnosing and treating TMJ issues using highly targeted, evidence-based assessment.

Book a consultation with our TMJ therapists/osteopaths and find out more!

14/11/2025

Tired of feeling tired?

Many people think snoring is harmless, just an annoying sound at night. But it can actually be a warning sign of something more serious, like sleep apnoea.

When your airway partially or completely blocks during sleep, your body struggles to get oxygen. That means interrupted rest, fatigue, poor concentration, headaches, mood swings, and in severe cases, increased risk of heart problems and stroke.

The good news? You don’t have to live with it.
At the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre, we take a holistic, non-invasive approach to diagnosing and treating snoring and sleep apnoea. Our team can help you breathe better, sleep deeper, and wake up truly refreshed.

🌙 Ready to stop snoring and start sleeping well again?

07/11/2025

Jaw pain, chewing discomfort, clicking, headaches or ear ringing aren’t “just stress” or something to push through.

They can be signs of TMJ dysfunction, a condition that affects up to 60–70% of Australians, yet most people don’t realise their symptoms are connected to the jaw.

With early assessment and the right treatment approach, these symptoms can improve, often significantly.

This month, we’re helping more people recognise the signs and get the support they need.

If jaw pain is affecting your sleep, eating or daily comfort, don’t wait, small changes can make a big difference.

Book a TMJ consultation with our team this month.

Let’s help you move, chew and live with less pain.