For referrers

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders encompass a variety of conditions affecting the jaw joint and associated structures. Patients may present with symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, clicking or popping sounds and restricted jaw movement.

As a doctor, dentist, physiotherapist or allied health professional, you play a pivotal role in identifying and referring patients for appropriate, evidence-based care.

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Getting the right care for TMJ isn’t easy

Too often, TMJ disorder patients experience a frustrating runaround, trying to find care as a recent US report noted:

“…when seeking care, patients reported that they were often sent from dentists to physicians and back again or reported being dismissed without care and with little information on suggested next steps. Patients expressed their frustration at not knowing where to turn for quality care and noted that their primary care physicians and general dentists often did not know how to help them locate qualified specialists.”

2020 National Academy of Medicine Report

Why refer to TMJ Clinics?

Niche focus

Our practice focuses on TMJ disorders, giving us an unrivalled depth of expertise.

Multidisciplinary team

Your patient can access many treatment modalities under one roof, including physiotherapy, psychology, medical and surgical care.

Referral partnership

We won’t poach your patient as we only treat TMJ disorders. They’ll continue to see you for other aspects of care.

It reflects well on you

Your patient trusts you to refer them to someone who can help – that’s us!

Locations across Australia

We have clinics in major cities across Qld, NSW, Vic, SA and ACT.

Increase practice profitability

Avoid multiple long appointments by referring early. Use your clinical time for more rewarding procedures.

Access all care options in one clinic

Access dentists, physios, engineers, and surgeons through one referral.

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How we can help

TMJ Clinics offers comprehensive assessment and management of TMJ disorders.

Our focus is exclusively on TMJ care, ensuring that patients receive targeted treatment while maintaining collaboration with their primary healthcare providers.

How to refer to TMJ Clinics

While patients don’t need a referral, we strongly prefer to have one as we value the clinical information you provide.

Referring a patient to TMJ Clinics is a straightforward process

Complete and submit our referral form.
Our administrative team will contact your patient to schedule an initial consultation at their preferred clinic location.

We will keep you informed about your patient’s treatment plan and progress, ensuring a collaborative approach to their TMJ management.

Our process

At TMJ Clinics, we follow a structured approach to managing TMJ disorder:

Comprehensive assessment: During the initial consultation, we conduct a thorough evaluation to diagnose TMJ disorder.
Personalised treatment plan: Based on the assessment, we develop a tailored and holistic treatment plan, aiming to address the root causes of symptoms.
Ongoing communication: We maintain regular updates with referring practitioners, providing detailed reports on diagnosis, treatment progress, and any recommended follow-up care.
Patient education and support: Patients receive education on their condition and self-management strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness and prevent recurrence.