AN IAOM 4-DAY 28-HOUR
OROFACIAL MYOLOGY
PRE-CERT. INTRODUCTORY COURSE
Take part in a 4-day exciting and thorough hands-on, didactic intensive learning course for
licensed speech-language pathologists, dental hygienists, dentists, and medical
physicians. Participants will be able to absorb a multi-disciplinary approach while
learning the science of orofacial myology, comprehensive assessment skills,
and implementing effective treatment planning based on applied learning
procedures.
MAKE THE CONNECTION
Enthusiastic and dynamic instructors, Mary and Dianah seamlessly weave
their therapeutic perspectives while emphasizing practical approaches for the Orofacial Myologist.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN
• Anatomy and physiology of the head and neck
• Dental occlusion and classifications
• Dental measurements and their effect on treatment planning
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Facial symmetry and craniofacial development
• Phases of swallow process
• Types of ankyloglossia and its effects
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Obstructive sleep apnea and the role of Orofacial Myofunctional therapy
• Atypical muscular patterns and TMD
• Variances of orofacial resting postures
• Proper airway and tongue resting postures
• Comprehensive orofacial assessment methods
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Learn the "Systems Approach" to Therapy
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Developing an individualized treatment plan
• Therapeutic techniques to correct OMDs
• Habit elimination theory and techniques
• How Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders impact speech sound production
REQUIREMENTS
Registration for this course is only open to speech-language pathologists, registered dental hygienists, and DDS’ with a current state license or its equivalent. All participants will be required to provide a copy of licensure prior to completion of registration.
