ACC in collaboration with ANZAOMS developed these consideration factors for temporomandibular internal derangements to enable more consistent cover decisions. Rosemary Kennedy, Karyn Drummond, Patricia Niland and Dr Sefton Moy from ACC will present the background and context.
Learning outcomes: A tool to assess causation for TMD and communicate in a way that manages patients’ expectations. Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangements-Cover Consideration Factors
Karyn Drummond has worked at ACC for over 25 years. Much of this time has been working on the frontline, of which approximately 15 years managing dental claims. Recently I had the opportunity to step into the role of Clinical Quality Advisor where I had the pleasure of working with both internal and external parties to progress the competition of TMD Consideration Factors, before moving into my new role as Operational Policy Advisor.
Patricia Niland PHD is a clinical knowledge advisor in ACC’s Clinical Governance team. Patricia researches the evidence bases and best practice treatments and interventions to help ACC clients to recover from injury.
Rosemary Kennedy has worked in dental and maxillofacial in Corporate Office for 24 years as a conduit point for dental providers. Much of the of the development work has come from dentists’ feedback to provide the clinical tools for the frontline.
