Course Synopsis

This training will provide participants with a foundation for critical thinking in which the participant can then assimilate the knowledge to develop a clinical awareness through examination of the orofacial complex and create an individualized therapeutic program for each patient. The course encompasses core elements of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) history, research, dental, speech, orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspectives, anatomy-physiology, examination, evaluation, and treatment planning, ethical and therapeutic approaches within International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) scope of practice.

This course designed for speech and dental professionals. This professional course highlights OM history, research, dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspective. Make the connection between disordered breathing, airway issues, dysfunctional postures, craniofacial development, speech distortions, malocclusions, chronic habits, tongue tie and more.