Everyone deserves to smile freely.
Millions suffer in silence with a devastating condition that steals their ability to eat, speak, sleep, and smile. We exist to change that.
An estimated 10-15 million people live with temporomandibular joint disorders in the United States, and this number only accounts for cases that are formally diagnosed.
Community-driven advocacy, real change
Awareness
Fight TMJ raises awareness through education, storytelling, and outreach. We shine light on the human side of the disorder so that policymakers and communities can see what’s been overlooked for too long.
Advocacy
We advocate for patient rights, evidence-based care, and equitable access to care. We work alongside patients, professionals, and other members in the TMJ ecosystem - because lived experience is the most powerful force for reform.
Action
With all our activities, we push for better care, stronger policies, and community-driven solutions by signing petitions, sharing stories, hosting local events, and simply starting conversations that matter to create ripples of change.
No one deserves to endure grief in silence.
Our story began in December 2021, when our founder, Cameron Maltby, set out on a mission to make sure that no life has to endure their pain unseen. After losing his brother, Spencer Maltby, to the emotional costs of temporomandibular joint disorders, Cameron’s vision of creating a space that advocates for the unseen, the dismissed, and the overlooked in medical discussions. To put simply, we began with one mission: to fight TMJ.
Did you know that unlike other chronic pain conditions? TMJ disorders primarily affect young adults, with the highest incidence often between the ages of 20 and 40.
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Children and Teens with TMJ: What Parents Should Know
Turning Pain into Purpose: How Laurence is Fighting for TMJ Recognition and Change
#TMJTalks: Jess, a patient advocate, weighs in on the importance of compassion in healthcare.
Jess, one of Fight TMJ’s dearest friends and partners, is an undergraduate health sciences student from Australia who underwent a total joint replacement for her right jaw in November 2024. As part of her recovery, she hopes to use her knowledge and lived experience to bridge the gap between patient and professional in the TMJ space.
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#TheTMJCollaboration: Registration is now open for Episode 1: “First Steps: Shifting the TMJ Narrative”!
Together, let’s shift the TMJ narrative! Join us for an empowering and educational webinar on Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders – exploring the past, present, and future of TMJ care on October 25, 2025 (Saturday), 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM PST, live via Zoom.
Grab your free participants’ kit, and the opportunity to join our live Q&A session!
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