Bromley and Beckenham Section: Looking more closely at Bruxism

What to expect

This session will explore the neurophysiology of sleep disorders and examine where bruxism fits within this spectrum. Luke Cascarini will discuss how bruxism is mediated, the point at which physiological activity becomes pathological, and the mechanisms underlying its development. The lecture will cover how bruxism is diagnosed and measured, its common causes in clinical scenarios, and the evidence-based treatments available for effective management.

• Explore the concept of bruxism in depth and discuss what the neurophysiologic pathways are
• Analyse the mechanisms that drive bruxism
• Identify the symptoms and signs of bruxism for accurate diagnosis and patient management
• Viewing the condition as what is in effect a sleep-related movement disorder
• Discuss how modern terms, such as “TMD” and “arthrogenic,” can be confusing or unhelpful.

Timings

18:45 Registration and refreshments

19:30 Lecture - Luke Cascarini

20:30 Christmas two-course meal

21.30 Pensions update - Chase de Vere

21:45 Networking and BDA Benevolent Fund raffle

22:00 Close

Learning objectives

• Identify the symptoms and signs of bruxism
• Recognise the common causes of bruxism
• Understand available treatment options.

Development outcomes

A, B and C

Meet the speaker

Luke Cascarini is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specialising in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. He is one of the few UK surgeons offering TMJ replacement and arthroscopic jaw surgery, he also provides complex oral surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Dartford-born, Luke trained in Bristol (BDS) and Wales (MBBCh), with higher training at East Grinstead, Guy’s and King’s. His first consultant post focused on oncology and reconstruction in North West London before moving to Guy’s. Since leaving the NHS in 2019, he has continued advancing care for TMJ conditions.