This lecture is designed to provide an overview and introduction to the field of orofacial myofunctional therapy and airway dentistry. It's ideal for any dental professional who wants to learn more about this exciting and rapidly growing field. Participants will leave understanding the basics on how to identify myofunctional symptoms in their patients and how these symptoms are connected to other aspects of dentistry.
Learning Objectives:
Identify symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).
Understand the dental health and overall health consequences of untreated OMDs.
Understand how OMDs affect dental development and craniofacial development in children.
Understand how OMDs affect sleep and breathing, the temporomandibular joint, and orthodontics.
Understand the goals of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and how therapists work with their patients.
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