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ABSTRACT
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) appears to be a significant problem affecting musicians. While the incidence of TMD symptoms for musicians is similar to that of the general population, these symptoms are activated and accentuated when performing or practicing. TMD symptoms appear to be significant in trombone, trumpet, tuba, violin, and viola musicians. It is the author's opinion that vocalists are also significantly affected by TMD. Preliminary results of a survey in progress relative to TMD and the singing voice are reported.
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John J. Taddey
Dr. John Taddey is a 1968 graduate of New York University Dental College and received his postgraduate training at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in New York City. He was a member of the teaching staff at Montefiore for five years. Dr. Taddey is chairman of the TMD and Facial Pain Conference of Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego, which is dedicated to furthering an understanding of TMD and helping doctors apply that understanding to treatment. Dr. Taddey has a general dentistry practice in La Jolla, California, and is the author of the book, TMJ: The Self-Help Program, a comprehensive guide for patients suffering from TMD.