Founded in August 1986 by Terrie Cowley and Sandra Geilfuss, both sufferers of TMJ disorders, the mission of The TMJ Association, Ltd. (TMJA) is to improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of everyone affected by temporomandibular disorders through fostering research, education and other activities with the ultimate goal of preventing TMJ problems.
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The TMJA achieves its mission by: promoting awareness of TMJ Disorders among the public, research and healthcare communities, connecting TMJ patients for one-on-one support, encouraging basic and clinical research, and safer and more effective methods of diagnosis and treatment, collecting and disseminating information on the advances of research and treatment, and advocating for patients’ rights by communicating with elected officials, government agencies and others in policy making capacities at the national, regional and local level.
The TMJ Association was organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and earned a 501(c)(3) status in December 1989. As a non-profit organization, The TMJ Association established an all volunteer Board of Directors. The Board established an all volunteer Scientific Advisory Board to provide technical insight into the complex issues addressed by the Association.
To view or order a free booklet about TMJ Disorders, visit the National Institutes of Health website.
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The TMJ Association, Ltd., P.O. Box 26770, Milwaukee WI 53226. Phone: 262-432-0350. E-mail: info@tmj.org.
This website is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This website is not a substitute for such advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always consult your doctor if you have questions about your health condition or before starting any treatment. The TMJA is unable to provide doctor referrals and does not endorse any particular health care professional or organization. Reliance on any information provided by TMJA, TMJA employees, others appearing on the website at the invitation of TMJA, or other visitors to the website is solely at your own risk.
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