Oral myofunctional therapy
Overview and cases
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Speaker: Angie Lehman, RDH, COM
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Education method: Lecture
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Course type: Self-study, on-demand
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Prerequisites: None
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Sponsor(s): None
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Conflict of interest: None
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Course provider: DentalToaster Study Club
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For the everyday RDH
Why this course?
- It is difficult to filter through the information on Orofacial myology since many sources of information seem to conflict with each other
- “Tongue thrust” is the most recognizable buzz-word surrounding myofunctional therapy, but it does not encompass all that therapy entails
- Oral Rest Posture is not taught in dental school, or dental hygiene school, yet incorrect Oral Rest Posture affects almost 40% of our patient population
- Interdisciplinary treatment is essential when treating OMDs, yet, it is often difficult to collaborate when we don’t know how to effectively communicate our findings
- Many companies are developing “myofunctional appliances”, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution for OMDs, therefore, it is imperative that we have trained Orofacial Myologists in dentistry
Dear Toasties,
This is one of the BEST introduction courses on OMT that you may be able to find. We designed this course with the everyday RDH in mind. We carefully review the most important topics that are relevant to you.
If you are considering pursuing education in OMT, try this introduction course, first!
This is one of the BEST introduction courses on OMT that you may be able to find. We designed this course with the everyday RDH in mind. We carefully review the most important topics that are relevant to you.
If you are considering pursuing education in OMT, try this introduction course, first!
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Course description
The field of Orofacial Myology is experiencing a renaissance. This current hot-topic is fascinating, yet it is sometimes difficult to understand! This 3 hour CE course breaks the topic of Orofacial Myology down,exploring the history of the specialty, the science behind the therapy, and the 3 common contributors to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. This course is designed to help the dental professional understand what OMT is, and what it isn’t, helping professionals know their role in treating, referring and collaborating. -
Objectives
Angie Lehman, RDH, COM
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York).
As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Angie provides caring, individualized therapy for patients of all ages with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s). She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of OMD’s rather than just treating the symptoms. Her fun and relaxed approach to the elimination or Oral Habits has proven to be very successful.
Her expertise includes Sucking Habit Elimination, Tongue Thrust correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function. She works in conjunction with, and is well respected by local Dentists and Orthodontists, Speech Pathologists, ENT’s, Lactation Consultants, and other skilled medical professionals.
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York). Angie has been published in numerous dental and orthodontic publications and is an international speaker on the topic of Orofacial Myology.
As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, Angie provides caring, individualized therapy for patients of all ages with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD’s). She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of OMD’s rather than just treating the symptoms. Her fun and relaxed approach to the elimination or Oral Habits has proven to be very successful.
Her expertise includes Sucking Habit Elimination, Tongue Thrust correction, Oral Rest Posture Therapy and the recognition of tongue and lip ties and their influence on orofacial growth and function. She works in conjunction with, and is well respected by local Dentists and Orthodontists, Speech Pathologists, ENT’s, Lactation Consultants, and other skilled medical professionals.
Angie earned her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 1999. She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2012 and received her Certification from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2014. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the IAOM. Angie is the owner of Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York (OMT of York). Angie has been published in numerous dental and orthodontic publications and is an international speaker on the topic of Orofacial Myology.
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