Postgraduate studies: Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

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Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

Specialization in Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain (MEC/CFO)

08745

Registrations open
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Scalfoni Gavina
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
20 Months
Frequency:
Monthly
Time:
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week:
From Thursday to Saturday
Location:
Great Victory
Start of classes:
12/02/2026
Maximum Entry Date:
14/05/2026
Registration
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00
Extended plan:
Extended plan:
26 x R$ 1,224.00

This course equips dentists to diagnose and treat cases of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. It is essential to understand the mechanisms that generate pain, pathophysiology, sleep dentistry, and psychosocial aspects of patients with orofacial pain. With extensive clinical hours, evidence-based approaches and differential diagnosis are emphasized. Upon completion, the professional will be able to conduct treatments and promote the integration of this area with various dental and medical specialties.

This course is for you.

With approaches such as problem-based learning, clinical simulations, and the use of advanced educational technologies, students are prepared using comprehensive and dynamic active teaching methodologies to face the challenges of modern dental practice.

Course with theoretical, clinical, practical, laboratory and demonstrative classes. 

The course holds certifications from the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), guaranteeing national recognition from a major Higher Education Institution, Mandic. This ensures the quality of education and provides a solid and nationally recognized training.

Renowned and highly qualified faculty, offering personalized support and ongoing guidance for excellence in learning.

With modern infrastructure, well-equipped clinics, multidisciplinary laboratories, and technologically advanced classrooms, we provide an ideal environment for practical and theoretical learning. Exclusively, we have a dedicated Mini Lab, equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies and a team of highly qualified prosthetic professionals, ensuring a complete digital workflow. Furthermore, the radiology center boasts state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scanners, portable scanners, image manipulation software, and 3D photography capabilities.

status

Registrations open

Level:

Graduation

Registrations open

Status:

Dr. Mariana Dias Flor Ribeiro

Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Scalfoni Gavina
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
20 Months
Period:
Frequency:
Monthly
Time
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week
From Thursday to Saturday
Location:
Great Victory
Start of classes:
12/02/2026
Maximum Entry Date:
14/05/2026
Registration
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00
Extended plan:
26 x R$ 1,224.00

Registration:

14/05/2026

Job openings:

24

Workload:

750 class hours

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Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

Specialization in Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain (MEC/CFO)

07810

Registrations open
Coordinator:

Dr. Mariana Dias Flor Ribeiro

Target audience:
6 years (12 semesters)
Duration:
6 years (12 semesters)
Frequency:

Monthly

Time:

Monthly

Days of the week:

Monthly

Location:
Start of classes:
August 2024
Maximum Entry Date:
August 2024
Registration:
August 2024
Investment:
R$13,878.00
Extended plan:
R$13,878.00

This course equips dentists to diagnose and treat cases of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. It is essential to understand the mechanisms that generate pain, pathophysiology, sleep dentistry, and psychosocial aspects of patients with orofacial pain. With extensive clinical hours, evidence-based approaches and differential diagnosis are emphasized. Upon completion, the professional will be able to conduct treatments and promote the integration of this area with various dental and medical specialties.

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This course is for you.

With approaches such as problem-based learning, clinical simulations, and the use of advanced educational technologies, students are prepared using comprehensive and dynamic active teaching methodologies to face the challenges of modern dental practice.

Course with theoretical, clinical, practical, laboratory and demonstrative classes. 

The course holds certifications from the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), guaranteeing national recognition from a major Higher Education Institution, Mandic. This ensures the quality of education and provides a solid and nationally recognized training.

Renowned and highly qualified faculty, offering personalized support and ongoing guidance for excellence in learning.

With modern infrastructure, well-equipped clinics, multidisciplinary laboratories, and technologically advanced classrooms, we provide an ideal environment for practical and theoretical learning. Exclusively, we have a dedicated Mini Lab, equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies and a team of highly qualified prosthetic professionals, ensuring a complete digital workflow. Furthermore, the radiology center boasts state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scanners, portable scanners, image manipulation software, and 3D photography capabilities.

status

Registrations open

Level:

Graduation

Registrations open

Status:

Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Scalfoni Gavina
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Scalfoni Gavina
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
Period:
Monday to Friday + occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm
Frequency:
Monthly
Time
From 8am to 6pm
Days of the week
From Thursday to Saturday
Location:
Start of classes:
12/02/2026
Maximum Entry Date:
14/05/2026
Registration
R$ 757.50
Investment:
20 x R$ 1,515.00
Extended plan:
R$13,878.00

Registration:

Job openings:

24

Workload:

9085.6 ha

Register by clicking the button below:

This course is for you.

With approaches such as problem-based learning, clinical simulations, and the use of advanced educational technologies, students are prepared using comprehensive and dynamic active teaching methodologies to face the challenges of modern dental practice.

Course with theoretical, clinical, practical, laboratory and demonstrative classes. 

The course holds certifications from the MEC (Brazilian Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), guaranteeing national recognition from a major Higher Education Institution, Mandic. This ensures the quality of education and provides a solid and nationally recognized training.

Renowned and highly qualified faculty, offering personalized support and ongoing guidance for excellence in learning.

With modern infrastructure, well-equipped clinics, multidisciplinary laboratories, and technologically advanced classrooms, we provide an ideal environment for practical and theoretical learning. Exclusively, we have a dedicated Mini Lab, equipped with cutting-edge digital technologies and a team of highly qualified prosthetic professionals, ensuring a complete digital workflow. Furthermore, the radiology center boasts state-of-the-art equipment such as CT scanners, portable scanners, image manipulation software, and 3D photography capabilities.

Register Online

Register through our website. If you prefer, contact the Sales Department by phone at 0800 941 7 941, WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781 or email cursos@cursos.qa.slmandic.edu.br.

Payment and Contract

Sign the digital contract sent by email from the Totvs platform and make your monthly payments via bank slip on the 10th of each month.

Required Documents

Please present your birth/marriage certificate, ID card, CPF (Brazilian tax identification number), voter registration card, professional license, proof of residence, 3x4 photo, and graduation diploma at the Student Support office.

Tuition Payment

Tuition payment via bank slip, PIX (Brazilian instant payment system), or credit card (minimum installment of R$ 500.00 in up to 10 installments).

Extended Payment

Extension in 6 installments with 5% interest on the total course value. A down payment is required before signing the contract.

Refund Policy

Cancellation up to 20 days before the start of the course/module: 80% refund, with 20% retained for administrative expenses. After this period, there will be no refund of the registration fee due to the impossibility of replacing the registrant.

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  • a) Enrollment:
    Apply online or through the Commercial Department by calling 0800 941 7 941, by WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781, or by e-mail curso@slmandic.hml.slmandic.edu.br . For the Institution to consider the student duly enrolled in the class, they must make the payment corresponding to the enrollment in the course through a bank slip with a CPF, credit card, or international exchange. In addition, the student must electronically sign the digital contract, which will be sent by e-mail through the IziSign Platform. It is worth mentioning that São Leopoldo Mandic reserves the right to enroll students in accordance with the order of payments, respecting the number of vacancies in each class. If confirmation of payment occurs after filling available places, the candidate for the course will receive a refund of the amount paid. * The installments payment dates related to the course payment plan will follow the rule: Masters – Every 5th of each month Doctorate – Every 20th of each month Other types of course (eg Specialization, Training, etc.) – Every 10th of each month. Below are the bank details for payment through International Exchange. Payment Orders in USD Through: BANK OF NEW YORK New York – USA BIC SWIFT: IRVTUS3N ABA: 053000196 Account number: 6550422632 Beneficiary Bank: BANCO ITAÚ S/A São Paulo – Brazil BIC SWIFT: ITAUBRSP Beneficiary Customer: SOCIEDADE REGIONAL DE ENSINO E SAÚDE SS LTDA Branch: 6393 Account number: 03477-9
    b) The documentation required to regularize the enrollment must be presented in physical format at the Student Support/Secretary of the Unit, within the period in accordance with the contract:
    – Birth or marriage certificate
    – certified by the Brazilian consulate;
    – Passport showing personal identification, and the Visa Stamp to enter in Brazil (whenever applicable); – CRNM (National Immigration Registry Card) OR RNE (Foreign National Registry) OR the protocol issued by the Federal Police, stating the period of leave to remain in Brazil; – Professional card (which proves the permission to practice the profession) – Recent proof of residence (last three months); – One 3cm x 4cm front-angle photo with neutral background that allows for digital scanning; – Original Graduation Diploma translated by a sworn and consularized public translator.
    Note: As required by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the Graduation diploma is requested to be scanned at the institution, and must be delivered within the period in accordance with the contract, under penalty of non-issuance of the diploma if you have this pendency. All assignments, tests and other written activities must be done in Portuguese.

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The undergraduate Dentistry course is full-time. Classes are held Monday through Friday, in the morning and afternoon. There are some activities on Saturdays, according to the academic calendar. Learn more details below:

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  • a) Enrollment:
    Apply online or through the Commercial Department by calling 0800 941 7 941, by WhatsApp +55 19 99228-8781, or by e-mail curso@cursos.qa.slmandic.edu.br . For the Institution to consider the student duly enrolled in the class, they must make the payment corresponding to the enrollment in the course through a bank slip with a CPF, credit card, or international exchange. In addition, the student must electronically sign the digital contract, which will be sent by e-mail through the IziSign Platform. It is worth mentioning that São Leopoldo Mandic reserves the right to enroll students in accordance with the order of payments, respecting the number of vacancies in each class. If confirmation of payment occurs after filling available places, the candidate for the course will receive a refund of the amount paid. * The installments payment dates related to the course payment plan will follow the rule: Masters – Every 5th of each month Doctorate – Every 20th of each month Other types of course (eg Specialization, Training, etc.) – Every 10th of each month. Below are the bank details for payment through International Exchange. Payment Orders in USD Through: BANK OF NEW YORK New York – USA BIC SWIFT: IRVTUS3N ABA: 053000196 Account number: 6550422632 Beneficiary Bank: BANCO ITAÚ S/A São Paulo – Brazil BIC SWIFT: ITAUBRSP Beneficiary Customer: SOCIEDADE REGIONAL DE ENSINO E SAÚDE SS LTDA Branch: 6393 Account number: 03477-9
    b) The documentation required to regularize the enrollment must be presented in physical format at the Student Support/Secretary of the Unit, within the period in accordance with the contract:
    – Birth or marriage certificate
    – certified by the Brazilian consulate;
    – Passport showing personal identification, and the Visa Stamp to enter in Brazil (whenever applicable); – CRNM (National Immigration Registry Card) OR RNE (Foreign National Registry) OR the protocol issued by the Federal Police, stating the period of leave to remain in Brazil; – Professional card (which proves the permission to practice the profession) – Recent proof of residence (last three months); – One 3cm x 4cm front-angle photo with neutral background that allows for digital scanning; – Original Graduation Diploma translated by a sworn and consularized public translator.
    Note: As required by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, the Graduation diploma is requested to be scanned at the institution, and must be delivered within the period in accordance with the contract, under penalty of non-issuance of the diploma if you have this pendency. All assignments, tests and other written activities must be done in Portuguese.

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Level:

Graduation

Status:

Dr. Mariana Dias Flor Ribeiro

Coordinator:
6 years (12 semesters)
Target audience:

Graduates and Post-Graduates in Dentistry.

Duration:
6 years (12 semesters)
Period:
Monday to Friday + occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm
Frequency:
Monday to Friday + occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm
Time:
Monday to Friday + occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm
Days of the week:
Monday to Friday + occasional Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm
Location:
Start of classes:
August 2024
Registration:
R$13,878.00
Investment:
R$13,878.00

Extended plan:

R$13,878.00
Registration:
R$13,878.00

Workload:

9085.6 ha

Job openings:

Campinas 20 / Araras 20

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Schedule

Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

First Module – Focus: Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain; 

Second and Third Modules: Related Domain: Mandatory subjects required by the MEC (Ministry of Education) and CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), common to all specialties, as follows:

Second module: the subjects of Ethics and Dental Legislation and Scientific Research Methodology will be taught in an online format.

The third module, covering the subjects of Medical Emergencies and Drug Therapy, will be conducted in an  online.

Note: Students who have already completed the Conexo courses can request validation. From the fourth module, the course resumes its regular schedule, following the calendar.

SLMandic reserves the right not to start the course on the date indicated above if the minimum number of students is not reached. The registrant is responsible for waiting for confirmation of the start date from the Commercial Department so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

"Enrollment in the class is contingent upon the date the CRO (Regional Council of Dentistry) issuance is issued, as due to the regulatory process with the CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry), the date cannot be later than the course start date."

Area of ​​Concentration (Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain):

Module 1
• Introduction to the Specialization Course in TMD
• Anatomy of the TMJ and Masticatory Muscles
• Neuroanatomy, Neurology, and Neuropsychology
Module 2
• Bioethics/Ethics and Dental Legislation
• Scientific Methodology
Module 3
• Medical Emergencies in Dentistry
• Drug Therapy in Dentistry
Module 4
• Neurophysiology of the Nervous System
• Pathophysiology of Acute and Chronic Pain, Peripheral and Central Sensitization
• Introduction to the Study of Pain and Taking a Pain History
Module 5
• Psychological Aspects in the Diagnosis and Treatment of TMD
• Definition, Classification, and Risk Factors of TMDs
Module 6
• TMD in Childhood and Adolescence
• TMD in Individuals with Special Needs and Comorbidities
• TMD and Orthodontics
• TMD and Dental Occlusion – Science and Clinical Practice
Module 7
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Rheumatic DiseasesJoint (TMJ) Therapy
• Diagnosis and Control of Orofacial Pain
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 8
• Differential Diagnosis between Odontogenic and Non-Odontogenic Pain
• Semiology of the Oral Cavity: Oromaxillofacial Lesions and Orofacial Pain
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 9
• Atypical Odontalgia
• Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the TMJ and Masticatory Muscles
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 10
• Mechanism of Action of Interocclusal Devices
• Control of TMD, Infiltration and Manipulation
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 11
• Dry Needling in Masticatory Muscles and Minagi Maneuver
• Interocclusal Devices – Practice
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 12
• Classification of Primary Headaches, Differential Diagnosis, Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Interocclusal Devices – Practice
• Clinical Practice in TMD
Module 13
• Radiology and Imaging for Diagnosis
• Photography applied to Dentistry and Management
• Digital Planning and AI
Module 14
• Surgical Possibilities and Pharmacological Principles Applied to TMD
• Integrative Therapies and Therapeutic Exercises
• TMD Clinic
Module 15
• Nocturnal and Awake Bruxism – Adults and Children
• Polysomnography and Sleep Apnea
• TMD Clinic
Module 16
• Laser Therapy Applied to TMD
• TMD Clinic
Module 17
• Seminars
• TMD Clinic
Module 18
• Seminars
• TMD Clinic
Module 19
• Current and Future Aspects of TMD
• TMD Clinic
Module 20
• Presentation of Course Completion Projects (TCC)

Discount policy

Current Discounts:
discount 10% on tuition fees is offered to former students of Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, except for those who completed single-module courses or courses lasting less than 12 months, regardless of the campus.
For former undergraduate students of Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic who are pursuing their first postgraduate course (excluding single-module courses), there is a 15% on tuition fees and a 50% on registration.
Students wishing to pay semesterly in full receive a 3% on tuition fees; for annual payments in full, there is a 4% . For courses lasting more than 12 months, when all tuition fees are paid in full, the discount is 7% .
For accredited/associated partners: Amil Dental, AmorSaúde, Brazil Dental, and Oral Unic, there will be a 5% discount on monthly fees for courses at the Campinas unit, a 7% discount on monthly fees for courses at other units, and online courses. And for Uniodonto Campinas* accredited professionals, the discount will be 10% on monthly fees for courses in Campinas, other units, and online courses.

*Please consult the Sales team to confirm the validity of the discount at other locations outside of Campinas, according to the accreditation with Uniodonto Campinas.

Faculty

Specialization
Temporomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain

Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Scalfoni Gavina
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