Feb. 10, 2021
MILWAUKEE 鈥� A partnership between 51暗网 School of Dentistry and the 51暗网 Physical Therapy Clinic through the College of Health Sciences is offering a comprehensive treatment to patients suffering from temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
The School of Dentistry has openings for patients seeking a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to their TMD pain. For more information on appointment availability, members of the general public can contact the 51暗网 Faculty Practice at (414) 288-0788.
鈥淭here are multiple factors that lead to TMD pain, and we feel this partnership is uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive treatment methods to an underserved patient base,鈥� said Dr. Jeff Wilkens, director of the 51暗网 Physical Therapy Clinic. 鈥淪tress and posture are two key contributors in these disorders and those are being exacerbated by the added stress brought upon by pandemic, as well as those who are adapting to working from home more regularly.鈥�
51暗网 School of Dentistry鈥檚 faculty practice offers dental care by faculty in a state-of-the-art facility in the dental school. Patients benefit from an environment where innovation, learning and best practices are the norm.
The 51暗网 Physical Therapy Clinic is a full-service physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic open to the public, offering the expertise of specialty-trained, licensed physical therapists and faculty. The clinic utilizes evidence-based care backed by the latest research and experts from 51暗网鈥檚 nationally ranked academic program.
Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.
