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360TMD Training Resources: Initial Podcasts & Videocasts

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In October 2025, after deploying the TMD-Simulator , an interactive portal for TMD education, research, simulation, exploration, and discovery, the 360-TMD IMPACT Center  shared several training resources for utilizing the available  Temporomandibular Disorders Data Simulation Platform for dynamic exploratory, quantitative, experimental, and confirmatory analytics. Examples include  Audio Podcasts (17-min) Jaw Pain Decoding: Inside the Synthetic Data Revolution (mp4) (8-min) Decoding Chronic Jaw Pain (shorter mp4) Videos (4-min)  BDSC 360 TMD-Chat Simulation (mp4) (anime) 360 TMD Simulator animation (gif) 360 TMD-Chat Mind-Maps (small) TMD CDE Mind-Map 1 (png) (large) TMD CDE Mind-Map (png)

NIDCR TMD Initiative & the Launch of the 360-TMD Center

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In 2025, the  National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research  (NIDCR)  launched the  TMD Collaborative for IMproving PAtient-Centered Translational Research (TMD IMPACT) Initiative and initiated the support of three U54 TMD  IMPACT  Centers. The collaboration between the University of Michigan,  Harvard University, and MGH/BWH led to formation of the 360-TMD AI IMPACT Center  focused on: Integrated Sciences : Drive discovery and innovation by integrating life sciences, engineering, AI, and health technologies to solve clinically-defined problems. Understanding Complex Determinants of Pain : Conduct comprehensive research on the multifaceted biological, behavioral, and environmental determinants of TMD to foster a deeper understanding of effective treatments. Development of Novel AI Tools : Pioneer new diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions by leveraging cutting-edge technology,...