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The International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) is a professional organization dedicated to the study, advancement, and clinical application of neuromuscular dentistry and craniomandibular orthopedics using ULF-TENS (Ultra-low frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). ICCMO is a global not-for-profit organization that brings together dentists, researchers, and allied health professionals from around the world who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMJ/TMD), dental occlusion, and related craniofacial pain conditions including airway and posture.

History

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ICCMO was established in the United States in 1979 by Dr. Bernard Jankelson,[1] a dental clinician and researcher, along with an international group of clinicians and dental educators seeking to advance the understanding of jaw function and its relationship to overall oral health. Jankelson was a pioneer in cranio-mandibular orthopedics and the study of head pain traceable to jaw malfunction.[2] In 1966 Jankelson founded Myotronics to develop bioelectrical instrumentation to relax the mandibular postural muscles and accurately measure and document mandibular movement and associated muscle function to improve patient treatment and outcomes. Over subsequent decades, ICCMO has expanded internationally, with 13 regional sections including the Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle and Far East, and Russia. Mission and objectives[1]

ICCMO's mission is to promote education, research, and clinical excellence in craniomandibular orthopedics and neuromuscular dentistry (NMD) to alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from TMJ/TMD. Its objectives include: Advancing study of the anatomy, physiology, biophysics and pathology of the human craniocervical mandibular neuromuscular system. For example, Gneuromuscular dentistry developed by Dr. Clayton Chan.[3] Developing neuromuscular dentistry research and educational programs at universities and dental organizations and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals,[4] dental journals[5] and textbooks.[6] [7]

Providing education to health professionals about the principles of neuromuscular dentistry and their application to the treatment of malocclusion, dental restoration, headache, airway (upper airway obstruction and deformities), sleep apnea, TMJ/TMD, and head and neck postural dysfunction.[8] Enabling members to practice in accordance with their professional expertise, licenses, and the needs of each patient. Encouraging member collaboration with practitioners of medicine, physical therapy, myotherapy, chiropractic, and other health sciences.

Governance structure

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ICCMO is governed by a Board of Regents with a leadership structure modeled on professional standards for scientific, learned societies. Each national section has a subleadership to facilitate local programming and member support. [9]

ICCMO is a nonprofit organization governed by a board of regents with International Congresses held every 2 years since 1979

1st International Congress of ICCMO held 1979 in Honolulu, USA with International President Dr Steve Bledsoe of Memphis, Tennessee, USA

2nd International Congress of ICCMO held 1980 in Florence, Italy hosted by European Section President Dr Prayer-Galleti

3rd International Congress of ICCMO held (reference needed) with International President Dr Steve Bledsoe.

4th International Congress of ICCMO held 1985 in Kyoto, Japan with International President Dr Bernard Jankleson who accepted the post at age 82 years.

5th International Congress of ICCMO held 1986 Miami Beach, Florida, USA with International President Dr Bernard Jankleson who was then pronounced the first Chancellor of ICCMO by Dr Milt Fielding of New York, NY, USA.

6th International Congress of ICCMO held in 1987 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA with International President Dr John Richards of Seattle, Washington, USA who served from 1987-1988. First Annual Bernard Jankleson Memorial Lecture Forum was presented at this meeting.

1989 academic papers were published in Frontiers of Oral Physiology, Vol 7

1991 The first edition of The Anthology of Craniomandibular Orthopedics with Richard Coy as Editor which continued through to the publication of Volume IX, published in 2010

1993 Dr Norman Thomas of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada established the Mastership program of ICCMO where Fellows of the College were required to write a rigorous exam and defend a paper which was then published. The first Mastership were conferred at the International meeting held in Banff, Alberta, Canada 1993

Succeeding International Presidents were:

Dr James Garry 1988-1993[10]

Dr Barry C Cooper 1993-1999[11]


Dr Allen Moses 1999-2001[12]


Dr David Hickman 2001-2003[13]

Dr Rex Eatmon 2003-2007[14]

Dr Martyn Thomas 2007-2009[15]


Dr Maurizio Bergamini 2009-2011

Dr Atushi Yamashita 2011-2013

Dr Ranier Schottl 2013-2015

Dr Norman Thomas 2015-2017[16]

Dr Robert Jankleson 2017-2019

Dr Carlos Capmourteres 2019-2021

Dr Masato Ikeda 2021-2023

Dr Konstantin Ronkin 2023-2025

Dr Myriam Carballo 2025-2027

Dr Prabu Raman 2027-2029


7th International Congress of ICCMO held in (reference needed) 1991 with International President Dr. James F. Garry

8th International Congress of ICCMO held 1993 Banff, Alberta, Canada with International President Dr. Barry Cooper

9th International Congress of ICCMO held in Toulouse, France 1995 with International President Dr Barry Cooper

10th International Congress of ICCMO held 1997 in Florida, USA with International President Dr. Barry Cooper

11th International Congress of ICCMO held in Oahu Hawaii 1999 with International President Dr Allen Moses

12th International Congress of ICCMO held in Hamberg, Germany 2001 with International President Dr. Allen Moses

13th International Congress of ICCMO was supposed to be in Kyoto Japan in 2003 but it was canceled due to fear of SARS International President Dr. Rex Eatmon

13th International Congress of ICCMO held in Kona, HI 2005 with International President Dr. Rex Eatmon

14th International Congress of ICCMO held in Vicenza, Italy 2007 with International President Dr Martyn Thomas

15th International Congress of ICCMO held in Fukuoka Japan 2009 with International President Dr Maurizio Bergamini

16th International Congress of ICCMO held in Vancouver, BC Canada 2011 with International President Dr. Atsushi Yamashita

17th International Congress of ICCMO held in Munich, Germany 2013 with International President Dr Rainer Schottl 18th International Congress of ICCMO held in Kyoto, Japan 2015 with International President Dr. Norman Thomas

19th International Congress of ICCMO held in Buenos Aires, Argentina 2017 with International President Dr Robert Jankelson

20th International Congress of ICCMO held in Moscow, Russia 2019 with International President Dr Carlos Capmourteres

21st International Congress of ICCMO held virtually May 21-22, 2021 in New York with International President Dr. Masato Ikeda

22nd International Congress of ICCMO held in Goa, India May 4-7, 2023 with International President Dr Konstantin Ronkin

23rd International Congress of ICCMO held 2025 in Tokyo, Japan with International President Dr. Myriam Carballo,

24th International Congress of ICCMO to be held in Nice, France in 2027 with International President Dr. Prabu Raman


Membership

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ICCMO membership is open to licensed dental professionals and researchers with an interest in craniomandibular orthopedics, musculoskeletal disorders, myalgia and sleep disorders[17][18][19][20] . Members hold DDS, DMD, MD, DO, or PhD degrees. ICCMO offers several membership recognition programs, including Fellow and Master [21], which are awarded based on experience, education, and contributions to the field. Associate membership is open to professionals licensed or certified in their fields of expertise who are interested in or actively involved in assisting with management of cranio-mandibular disorders. Associate members include nurses, dental laboratory technicians and healthcare providers in physical therapy, massage therapy, myofunctional therapy, and chiropractic therapy[22] .

Activities

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ICCMO organizes biennial international congresses, regional meetings, and lectures where members present research, discuss clinical case studies, and share advances in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies related to the physiologic resolution of musculoskeletal disorders and myalgia. These congresses typically feature lectures and hands-on workshops and seminars for health professionals. Proceedings and abstracts have been published in independent peer-reviewed dental publications such as Cranio: The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice,[23] > the official journal of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) from 1995 to 2023, when the editorial board consisted of members of the TMD Alliance. ICCMO develops position statements, sponsors research grants, and maintains a certification program for practitioners who meet its educational and clinical standards. The organization organizes courses and study clubs for professionals to promote learning about neuromuscular dentistry and cranio-mandibular orthopedics.

Publications

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ICCMO has published volumes of the Anthology of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics[24]since 1991, compiling articles of neuromuscular dentistry and allied dental literature, many of which have been previously published in international peer-reviewed professional journals and republished with permission. ICCMO's members frequently contribute to independent publications such as Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, European Journal of Pediatrics, Children, Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy, JIOS (Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society), and Cranio. ICCMO's protocols and instrumentation have been referenced in dental textbooks and incorporated into university curricula on occlusion and TMD management. The textbook Management of Temporomandibular disorders and Occlusion, authored by Jeffrey P. Okeson and published in 2019 remains in print and in clinical use.[25]


In Cranio, Barry C. Cooper and Israel Kleinberg published an examination of 4,528 patients studied over 25 years reporting symptoms of TMD. [26] Widely published, Cooper also published an ICCMO position paper on TMD in Cranio. [27]

The late Ira Shapira, also widely published, authored an ICCMO position paper on NMD and the role of the autonomic nervous system, blockade of the pterygopalatine ganglion (aka sphenopalatine block), among many others. [28]

Robert R. Jankelson, DDS and Fray Adib, BSEE assembled a comprehensive, 265-page Literature Review of Scientific Studies Supporting the Efficacy of Surface Electromyography, Low Frequency TENS and Mandibular Tracking for Occlusion Evaluation and Aids in the Diagnosis & Treatment of TMD.[29]

Recognition

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ICCMO has been recognized within the dental community for its role in teaching, documenting and publishing neuromuscular dentistry. Certain aspects of neuromuscular approaches remain debated in academic dentistry, with calls for further high quality, long-term studies to validate certain treatment protocols. ICCMO fully supports this practice and continues to work collaboratively to achieve this goal.

ICCMO members have been on advisory boards recognized in popular dental magazines.

The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs for safety and efficacy granted the ADA Seal of Recognition to Myotronics' neuromuscular instrumentation in 1986.[30][31] Myotronics has received regulatory approval to market TENS devices in the U.S., Canada, Japan, and European Union for treatment of TMJ/TMD and fabrication of a therapeutic orthotic.[32] The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs extended the ADA Seal of Acceptance to Myotronics neuromuscular instrumentation in 2003-2004.[33] [34] 2024,[35] and 2025. FDA clearance of a neuromuscular device was granted in 2024. [36] ICCMO was the first place that the importance of a healthy airway and obstructive sleep apnea was discussed and taught by the late James F. Garry, DDS.[37] ICCMO has been an ADA CERP recognized provider for many years. The current term of acceptance extends from 2025 – 2028 (AGD ProviderID 216643).[38]


See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 "Mission and History". ICCMO.
  2. ↑ "Bernard Jankelson, 84, Dies; Expert on Jaw Malfunctions". The New York Times. April 16, 1987.
  3. ↑ "Occlusion Connections". Occlusion Connections. August 6, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Tammarie Heit's research while affiliated with University of Alberta and other places". Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Chan's Published Articles". Occlusion Connections. March 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ Savastano, Fabio (October 2023). Neuromuscular Orthodontics. Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-41295-0. ISBN 978-3-03-141294-3.
  7. ↑ Liao, Felix (24 February 2017). Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage: Take Charge of Your Health by Taking Charge of Your Mouth. Crescendo Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1944177591.
  8. ↑ "LVI Bibliography" – via Google Docs.
  9. ↑ "ICCMO leadership". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "James F. Garry, D.D.S." Occlusion Connections. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "Barry C Cooper DDS Stony Brook University". Researchgate. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Dr Allen Moses wins Haden-Stack Award". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  13. ↑ "Mapping mandibular rest in humans utilizing electromyographic patterns from masticatory muscles". CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. 25 (4): 264+. October 2007. doi:10.1179/crn.2007.040. PMID 17983126.
  14. ↑ "The history of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Baylor" (PDF). Researchgate. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "Dr Martyn R Thomas". Thomas Dental Group. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  16. ↑ "Norman Randall Thomas Professor Emeritus". Researchgate. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "ICCMO's Educational goals". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "TMJ and TMD Symptoms-TMJ Disorder". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  19. ↑ "TMJ/TMD Research". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  20. ↑ "Sleep Disorders, Snoring and Sleep Apnea". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  21. ↑ Murphy GJ (January 2014). "Are You Perceived As An Expert? Says Who?". The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. 25 (2): 79–80. doi:10.1179/crn.2007.013. ISSN 0886-9634.
  22. ↑ "Multidisciplinary Treatment". ICCMO. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
  23. ↑ "CRANIO About this Journal". Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  24. ↑ "Neuromuscular Dentistry Anthologies". ICCMO. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  25. ↑ Okeson, Jeffrey (27 June 2019). Management of Temporomandibular Disorders and Occlusion. Elsevier. ISBN 9780323112895.
  26. ↑ Cooper BC (April 2007). "Examination of a Large Patient Population for the Presence of Symptoms and Signs of Temporomandibular Disorders". The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. 25 (2): 114–126. doi:10.1179/crn.2007.018. PMID 17508632.
  27. ↑ {{cite journal | vauthors = Cooper BC| title = Temporomandibular disorders: A position paper of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO)| journal = The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice| volume = 29 | issue = 3 | pages = 237-244 | date = July 2014 | doi =10.1179/crn.2011.034 | PMID=22586834}
  28. ↑ Shapira IL (May 2019). "Neuromuscular dentistry and the role of the autonomic nervous system: Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks and neuromodulation. An International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) position paper". The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. 37 (3): 201–206. doi:10.1080/08869634.2019.1592807. PMID 30973097.
  29. ↑ Jankelson, Robert R.; Adib, Fray. Literature Review of Scientific Studies Supporting the Efficacy of Surface Electromyography, Low Frequency TENS and Mandibular Tracking for Occlusion Evaluation and Aids in the Diagnosis and Treatment of TMD (PDF) (Report).
  30. ↑ "Politics vs Science". ICCMO. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  31. ↑ Shapira IL (January 2014). "Unwelcome Changes". The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice. 41 (2): 95. doi:10.1080/08869634.2023.2181544.
  32. ↑ "About Myotronics". Myotronics.
  33. ↑ "Report on Acceptance of TMD Devices: ADA Council on Scientific Affairs". The Journal of the American Dental Association. 127 (11): 1615–1616. 1996. doi:10.14219/jada.archive.1996.0096. ISSN 0002-8177.
  34. ↑ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K230947
  35. ↑ https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm?ID=K234089
  36. ↑ "FDA clears Vivos oral appliance for severe obstructive sleep apnea". The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. November 30, 2023.
  37. ↑ "James F. Garry, D.D.S." Occlusion Connections. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  38. ↑ "PACE approved Providers". Academy of General Dentistry. February 2026. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
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