Bruxism is commonly encountered in clinical practice, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Contemporary evidence now recognises bruxism as a behaviour that may be protective, neutral, or potentially harmful,depending on the clinical context. This lecture delivers a practical, chairside update on current definitions of sleep and awake bruxism, including prevalence, risk factors, and key clinical features. Participants willgain clear, evidence-based strategies for identifying and managing bruxism that can be implemented immediately in everyday practice.
Topics to be covered include:
- Differentiate between sleep and awake bruxism.
- Recognise risk factors and clinical signs of bruxism.
- Assess when bruxism is clinically significant and requires intervention.
- Select appropriate management approaches, including monitoring, behavioural therapy, appliancetherapy, pharmacotherapeutics, and referral when indicated.
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About our speaker:
Associate Professor Ramesh Balasubramaniam
Oral Medicine Specialist
Ramesh Balasubramaniam is an Oral Medicine Specialist with expertise in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine. He has numerous peer reviewed publications, co-authored several chapters, and co-edited and co-authored three books notably “Contemporary Oral Medicine”. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals. Ramesh is associate professor and discipline lead in Oral Medicine at the University of Western Australia, Dental School and is actively involved in teaching and research. He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally. For his ongoing contributions to dentistry, he has received fellowships and awards, most notably the Medal of theOrder of Australia in 2021. Ramesh was president of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia (2019-2022). He also has public appointments at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia and the Perth Children’s Hospital.
Webinar Times:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS - 8pm
SA, NT - 7.30 pm
WA - 6pm
Registration cost:
OHAA Members: Webinar registration is free for all categories of OHAA membership.
Non members: registration is available for non members at a cost of $50 per attendee.
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