The quality of clinical and research work on temporomandibular disorders (TMD) has increased rapidly in the last 30 years, especially in the last 20 years in China. The current status of clinical work and basic research achievements on TMD in China were surveyed. In addition, the establishment of the Chinese Society of TMD and Occlusion, the problems in TMD treatment and prospects of TMD clinical and research work in China are introduced and discussed. Schlagwörter: China, research, temperomandibular disorders, treatment