Presentations

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with Mary Billings MS, CCC-SLP

Mary Billings, MS,CCC-SLP is a nationally recognized specialist in the area of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Her clinical expertise, volunteer work, and development of educational programs in the field have become broadly recognized over the years. In 2017 Mary was designated a “Subject Matter Expert” in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Mary has lectured broadly on the topic over years providing deeper insight to the multidisciplinary management of the disorders. She has presented both live and online including: American Academy of Physiological and Dental Medicine (AAPMD), the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopediics (ICCMO), American Academy of Private Practitioners in Speech Pathology & Audiology (AAPPSPA), the Central Illinois Speech & Hearing Association (CISHA), The Australian Association of Orofacial Myology (AAOM), She has been a featured speaker for presentations presented by Talk Tools, Speechtherapypd, and My Munch Bag. In 2024 Mary will be a keynote speaker at the Midwest Dental Conference -Pediatric Dentistry session, as well as the American Prosthodontics Association.

Scheduling blocks are now available for 2024. Book today to reserve a time for your private practice, university program, or group association today.

Mary Billings

MS, CCC-SLP

Subject Matter Expert: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

American Speech Language Hearing Association (2017)

Contact Mary for registration and other information by filling out the form below.

Mentorship - Mary

Presentations

with Dianah Davidson BS-RDH, COM®

Recently, there has been an explosion in dentistry and medicine with new research and therapies to treat functional disorders which is often associated with dental malocclusions, airway obstruction, and speech problems. According to the American Speech Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) An orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) includes abnormal labial-lingual rest posture, bruxism, poor nasal breathing, tongue protrusion while swallowing, poor mastication and bolus management, atypical oral placement for speech, lip incompetency and sucking habits

Dianah Davidson has presented at many conferences and staff courses since 2009. Presentations are available on how to collaborate with dental/medical teams in diagnosis, treatment and research of myofunctional disorders continue to be offered. This is an overview of the science of Orofacial Myology from a seasoned therapist and instructor.

Typical learning outcomes include:

Screen for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s) in the dental office
Identify the interruptions of normal rest posture, nasal breathing and swallow process associated with OMD’s.
Develop collaboration with other professionals and understanding treatment
Developing an aseptic environment in your clinic.

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Dianah Davidson

BS-RDH, COM®

Registered Dental Hygienist &

Certified Orofacial Myologist

Contact Dianah for registration and other information by filling out the form below.

Mentorship - Dianah

We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for preparing and delivering the most wonderful course over the past two weekends. We have absolutely loved it, and it has provided such critical and valuable information – information that really should be taught at the university within our profession.

I could listen to you both all day. I am passionate about this area of work, and can’t wait until we can see more of your courses online or in-person. Thank you for your very generous handouts and sharing of information, and the organized manner in which you presented all the pre-course work and weekly handouts. I can’t wait to access your broader website this week.