He is now the Secretary - Treasurer of the Group. He has lectured and given clinics nationwide on how to correct bite problems and give relief from pain to patients who could not find relief. Dr. Yamamoto has authored articles on how to cure TMJ sufferers. He also has a license to give continuing education credits to dentists. Splint therapy is only temporary.
Definitive treatment is necessary in order to have long term relief of symptoms.
Such treatment could involve reshaping existing teeth or crowns, or remaking crowns, bridges, or dentures to the functionally correct bite position. Dr. Yamamoto has successfully treated dentists and their family members. Bite correction can also help patients who grind their teeth, if the grinding is related to an uneven bite.