Description
Myofunctional therapy is a growing field in dentistry, providing overall success for patients and business opportunities for a provider. An in-depth look at the health consequences of mouth breathing and poor oral posture, including development in children. Online and hybrid myofunctional therapy programs can utilize teledentistry as a valuable resource to monitor and instruct patients, ultimately increasing treatment outcomes.
This is a 60-minute webinar designed to give participants an overview of the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and how it can be practiced online, utilizing telehealth technology.
Topics covered will include:
- Symptom identification of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)
- An in-depth look at the health consequences of mouth breathing and poor oral posture
- How OMDs affect craniofacial and dental development in children
- The connection between OMDs, tongue-tie, and sleep and breathing issues
- Utilizing teledentistry for online myofunctional therapy
- Tips and tricks for practicing myofunctional therapy online