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Myofunctional Therapy in Orthodontics

1-Day Course
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Course Objectives

This one-day course is designed to equip you with the skills to effectively screen your patients for myofunctional issues and incorporate these findings into your orthodontic, restorative, and cosmetic treatment plans. By recognizing the significance of the tongue, proper swallowing patterns, and addressing harmful oral habits like mouth breathing and tongue thrusting, you can significantly improve the results of dental procedures and support long-term orthodontic retention. This course will transform your perspective on the tongue and engage all members of the dental team. Adopting this holistic approach will ultimately enhance your patients’ overall health and quality of life.

Course Content
  • History of Myo
  • Importance of the tongue
    • Proper swallow
    • Tongue function and posture
    • Causes of improper tongue function
  • Mouth Breathing
    • Habits that lead to mouth breathing
    • Nasal obstruction
    • DEKA laser
    • Allergies
  • Buteyko breathing explained
    • Exercise: Decongest the Nose
  • Muscular Dysfunction
    • How the tongue plays a role in this
    • Facial tension
    • Extra-capsular TM Dysfunction and lip ties
  • Consequences of untreated myofunctional issues: TONGUE TIES
    • Missing the diagnosis
    • Importance of myofunctional therapy with tongue and lip ties
    • Ortho and tongue ties
  • Tongue Thrust Habits
    • Froggy Mouth Appliance
    • Myofunctional exercises for tongue thrust habits
  • How to screen patients
    • Quick screen method
    • How to make Myofunctional Therapy a part of the conversation in your treatment planning
  • Hands on screening of each participant
Instructor

Alicia Lewis, RDH

  • Myofunctional Therapist
  • Myofunctional Educator
  • Breathe Ambassador
  • Certified Bebe Munchee Practitioner
  • Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner
  • Certified Buteyko Breathing Practitioner
  • The Chikly Health Institute LDT1

Alicia Lewis is a dental hygienist in London, Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in the field. Founder of Paradigm Dental Therapy, a professional dental hygiene clinic that specializes in innovative oral care, with a focus on Airway Health. Started in December 2021 Alicia decided to change the delivery and experience of dental hygiene for patients. Myofunctional Therapy has become a huge part of her practice to enhance proper function and overall health for her patients.

Alicia Lewis brings a wealth of experience to the dental profession. Chairside assisting with specialists such as a prosthodontist, a pedodontist, an orthodontist, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and continuing to work with a periodontist, has given her exposure to various dental treatments and procedures. Her enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to her field make her an irreplaceable member of the team. At Rondeau Seminars, Alicia is eager to share her knowledge with students and colleagues, motivating them to delve into the complex relationships between oral health and overall wellness.

Course Fees & CE

Continuing Education Credits

5 Hours Lecture

2 Hours Participation

TOTAL 7 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Course Fees

Doctors:  $595
Staff:  $395
Includes extensive course manual

Course fee plus taxes where applicable.
Refund and cancellation policy in effect.
Dates and locations subject to change without prior notice.