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However, adoption in most clinical settings, generalist and specialist, remains limited due to the examination complexity and time constraints in clinics. To address this limitation, we created a simplified examination protocol, and we test it here against reference standards based on the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD (DC\/TMD). DC\/TMD assessments include multiple provocation tests, 5 range-of-motion tasks, and 40 palpation points, as well as imaging for definitive joint diagnoses. We tested the simplified protocol using data from 2 multicenter studies: the TMJ Impact Project (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u2009401) and OPPERA (\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u2009547). Examiners were trained and assessed annually for reliability, supporting generalizability. Diagnostic validity was assessed by area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios (positive and negative). By using 2-s palpation at the full muscle (bilateral temporalis, masseter) and TMJ lateral pole, results showed high diagnostic performance for identifying painful TMD: area under the curve\u2009=\u20090.93, sensitivity\u2009=\u20090.88, and specificity\u2009=\u20090.98. Targeted single-band palpation within each muscle yielded comparable results. Adding other joint pain provocation procedures to the index test did not improve diagnostic accuracy. For acute closed lock, other disc-based TMDs, and degenerative joint disease, sensitivity remained \u22640.12 while specificity was \u22650.92. For subluxation, sensitivity\/specificity was 0.81\/0.97. Based on the likelihood ratios, clinical decision-making guidelines were developed for brief DC diagnoses. In conclusion, a simplified and shortened version of the DC\/TMD protocol demonstrates excellent validity for identifying painful TMDs and is feasible for clinical practice. 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