768: Breaking Down the Barriers in Dentistry & Medicine – Dr. Tiffany Lamberton

Your body is interconnected. If you’ve hurt your neck, you’ve probably hurt your jaw joints. But if they go hand in hand, why don't more dentists collaborate with their medical colleagues? To break down the barriers between dentistry and medicine, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Tiffany Lamberton, founder of TMD Collective, to highlight this neglected side of dentistry. Comprehensive, interdisciplinary care will only benefit your patients! To learn how to get started, listen to Episode 768 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Dr. Lamberton:

• Join Dr. Lamberton on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmdcollective
• Follow Dr. Lamberton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmd.collective
• Connect with Dr. Lamberton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-lamberton-4354aa228
• Learn more about TMD Collective: https://tmdcollective.com
• Listen to Jaw Talk podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/54uYIZcJpkykxO91ZEFDNt

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• Join The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpa
• Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt
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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 768: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Register for the Women in Dentistry Symposium (September 6-7, 2024): https://tmdcollective.com/ipuwd
• Learn more about Chicago Study Club: https://chicagostudyclub.com
• Learn more about Immersive Touch: https://www.immersivetouch.com

Main Takeaways:

• Joints have been the long-neglected side of dentistry.
• With today’s technology, we can now include joints in the picture.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes the medical side.
• Not every young person has healthy joints. Intervene using modern imaging.  
• Be comprehensive in how you assess patients. Get answers before treatment.
• Join a study club to connect with like-minded people. It is an effective way to learn.
• Build a dental community on digital platforms or anywhere possible. Don't stay isolated.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

0:43 Dr. Lamberton’s background.

2:54 Why this is an important topic.

7:12 What dentists get wrong about TMD.

11:36 Imaging and its importance in dentistry.

15:35 The importance of study clubs and finding community.

21:22 The future of the barrier in dentistry and medicine.

24:01 Final thoughts.

25:43 About the Women in Dentistry Symposium.

28:34 About TMD Collective.

Dr. Tiffany Lamberton Bio: 

Dr. Tiffany Lamberton is a Washington native who has dual degrees in both Physical Therapy and Dentistry, both from Loma Linda University. When she graduated with her DDS degree, she was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society and received awards in Oral Pathology and Leadership. She currently has focused her practice on evaluation and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders and is available for New Client appointments via her website www.tmdcollective.com. She will be a speaker for the Pacific Northwest Dental Convention and is delving into the educational world speaking about TMJ, Airway and Myofunctional Therapy. She is a member of the ADA, WSDA, and is a Pierce County Dental Society Board Member. She is also a member of AOMT and the Chicago Study Club. Dr. Tiffany considers herself a life-long learner! She lives in the North End of Tacoma with her husband and two children, and enjoys snowboarding, wake surfing, and Pilates.