17 - Joints & Jaws: Interview with Dr John Mitakides, about jaw pain, TMJ and options for treatment

On this episode, Dr. Bluestein and Kerry talk to Dr. John Mitakides about jaw issues that can arise in patients with hypermobility disorders including TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction. Dr. Mitakides is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, one of only 115 practitioners in North America to earn that recognition. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and a member of the Professional Advisory Network of the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation, the leading organization serving EDS patients and physicians. In addition, he is the only dental professional serving as consultant to the new Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation Center for Clinical Care and Research in Baltimore.

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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.