Objectives: To evaluate the opinions of physiotherapy students about temporomandibular disorders. Study design: cross-sectional survey Subjects and methods: Physiotherapy students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek. Results: The presence of occlusion in TMD was a significant factor associated with parafunctional movements, displacement of the articular disc, osteoarthritis, physiotherapy, and problems with the cervical spine. This finding confirms occlusion as a crucial element in the etiology of TMD, which implies the need for careful consideration of this factor in diagnosis and treatment. Physiotherapy students emphasized the need for the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the context of stress and musculoskeletal problems, highlighting the importance of these drugs in alleviating symptoms associated with TMD. This association indicates a complex interaction between psychological and physical factors in managing TMD and emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to the treatment. Stress is significantly associated with crepitations or clicking in the joint, suggesting its role in the development of TMD symptoms. This association further confirms that psychological stress can be a trigger or aggravating factor for the physical manifestations of the disorder. Disc displacement and osteoarthritis are significantly associated with age, implying that TMD occurs more often in elderly patients. This finding is significant for understanding how the prevalence and nature of TMP may change with age and indicates the need to adapt therapeutic approaches to older patients. Joint functionality was a critical factor, with the immobile part of the joint showing a significant association with TMD. It highlights the importance of maintaining and improving joint functionality through various therapeutic interventions to reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms. Traumatic joint disorders showed a significant association with the advanced stage of TMD, which indicates the complexity of the treatment of these forms of disorders. This finding suggests that traumatic TMD requires specific, often more complex therapeutic approaches that differ from those for less severe forms of the disorder. Advanced stages of TMD also require more complicated treatment approaches, which is confirmed by the negative correlation with the effectiveness of physiotherapy in these stages. It implies the need for more advanced therapeutic methods and technologies in treating patients with severe forms of TMD. Physiotherapy plays a significant role in treating musculoskeletal problems, including TMD. Its importance lies in its ability to reduce pain, improve joint functionality, and increase general quality of life. These results emphasize the need for an integrated approach in which physiotherapy is central to a comprehensive TMD treatment plan. Conclusion: The research results provide important guidelines for further research and clinical practice, directing experts towards a holistic and individualized approach in the diagnosis and therapy of temporomandibular disorders.