August 2024 Orofacial Myology News
- Let’s Get this Over With, Please!
I doubt there is anyone among us that has not had a client or parent who is impatient, who wants to expedite treatment, who is skeptical about possible progress.
- Can Myofunctional Therapy Help Halitosis?
Myofunctional therapy can address halitosis (bad breath) in several ways, though it's important to
note that it might not be the sole solution.
- When an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder Lingers in the Shadow of Oral Apraxia
Xavier’s story is being shared to exhibit a case where orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) emerged from the shadows of comorbid apraxia and articulation disorder diagnoses.
- Featured Grad - Mina Levi DDS, MAGD, MAACA
- Outside the Mouthbox: Catherine's Story
The impetus for writing this article stems from a long talk I recently had with a trained Orofacial Myologist about her traumatic childhood experience involving fixed oral habit appliances. Her
story was painful to listen to but not as painful as what she had to live through…
- The Sister Program: Growing the Nails
- 10 Second Game
- QOM Gems with Kyle Isaacs, RDH
February 2024 Orofacial Myology News
- The Incredible Power of Brainstorming
As conscientious therapists, we should allow for the free flow of conversation with our clients along with our excellent treatment exercises and activities. But what about…within our own practices, offices, other professional settings? Is there the opportunity to brainstorm with our team members? If so, is it frequent enough and is everyone free to express whatever comes to mind?
- Form vs Function: What Follows What in Myo? by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
…Orofacial myologists are skilled detectives in understanding cause-effect relationships with oral structure and function. They identify the interplay between Form and Function in each client’s presentation and then plan treatment accordingly to the sequence of interventions that will most likely lead to treatment success…
- Featured Q&A: How do I tell current patients we are instituting something new?/ How do I handle pressure from a parent that insists I begin treatment when the child has a barrier?
- QOM Gems - with Rachel Miller (SLP)
- Our Newest Product: Extinguished!
- Extinguished!: Becky Ellsworth shares with us the inspiration for creating Extinguished! An Oral Habit Protocol for Teens & Adults.
- A Myo Look at Advertising
- Congratulations QOMs 2023
August 2023 Orofacial Myology News
- Jumping to Conclusions
Our ability to make a differential diagnosis requires us to be able to “rule out” conditions and narrow down to a single condition whenever possible. That makes it imperative for us to refrain from quickly jumping to a conclusion and hurriedly moving forward based on that conclusion…
- What is Lingual-Palatal Suction and When is it Compromised? by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
We all recognize the importance of lingual-palatal suction (LPS) for our clients, but have you considered all of the necessary maneuvers to achieve this? Have you considered how it relates to the physics of a suction cup? Take a tiny sip of water and trap it to your palate while holding
your lips and mouth open. If you can do this without spillage, you are demonstrating LPS, one of our most important goals in treatment.
- Featured Q&A: Clients incorporate outside muscles when first learning some of the exercises / How long is an Orofacial Myology evaluation?
- Information about Orofacial Myology Disorders in French
- Therapist Refill Pack
Already have Unplugging the Thumb? The Therapist Refill Pack is now available to those who already own the UTT kit.
- QOM Gems - Julie Paulson (SLP)
- Our Newest Product: MYO EvalKit
Save time prepping for your myo evaluation by grabbing a MYO EvalKit! Each kit is individually sealed and contains all the tools needed for a thorough assessment.
- NHS Mid Year Meeting
- Can we do Myo Treatment while people are in expansion, in braces, or in Invisalign?” by Becky Ellsworth RDH, BS, QOM
This common and relevant question has three different parts to it. I’ll touch upon each one generally (while there are exceptions to every rule, this information covers usual situations related to expansion, braces and Invisalign).
- What is Your Niche by Christina Bridges, RDH, QOM, LMBT
Have you heard of a niche? A niche is a place, employment, status or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted. Would you be surprised if I told you that finding your niche could be the secret to growing your myofunctional therapy practice?
- What is Your Elevator Pitch?
Here are some engaging and creative elevator pitches from our grads that might inspire you to make your own elevator pitch!
- The Myo Manual can be found on 6 Continents
April 2023 Orofacial Myology News
- Tongue Thrust, a misnomer?
A tongue thrust is not a problem in and of itself, but rather one of many symptoms underlying an orofacial myological disorder.
- Introducing a new section
Sandra Holtzman,our founder, has spent many hours answering questions from her students as well as many other professionals and others who have reached out for advice. With the hope that visitors would benefit from them as well, we created this section for you to find these gems on our website.
- Flipping the Myo Narrative on Lip Enhancements by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
“Can clients or orofacial myologists who have had lip filler or lip botox do myo exercises?”
- Is a Frenectomy covered as a Medical or Dental procedure?by Karen Wuertz DDS, QOM
One of the most frustrating things about billing medical or dental insurance is that the inclusion or exclusion of a frenectomy code does not necessarily indicate coverage.
- QOM Gems - with Shreena Bhojani, SLP
- Seeing Myo through the eyes of a non therapist by Carma Stump
- QOMs across the USA
- Myo Business Minute by Christina Bridges, RDH, QOM, LMBT
Understanding tax deductions is essential for improving how much of your total gross income you get to keep.
- A Google Search Full of Surprises by Becky Ellsworth RDH, BS, QOM
This article opens some discussions about keeping track of adult oral habit clients for everyone’s benefit by cataloging findings to publish.
- Sleep Disordered Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Leigh Anne D’Avanzo RDH, QOM
Do these words sound familiar to you related to your patients? Or maybe your patients are telling you they are not feeling rested after sleeping a full night’s sleep?
January 2023 Orofacial Myology News
- False Promises?
As professionals, we should all be aware from our university training that we must curtail our promises about how effective and how long a treatment program will be with any particular individual.
- Outside of the “mouth box”: Biting into Healthy Digestion Part Two: How do you chew? by Becky Ellsworth RDH, BS, QOM
An article that look at how the body is impacted by the way we chew.
- Looking isn’t Always Listening: Can myo compensations trick what you “hear”? by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
Have you considered that orofacial myofunctional disorders could possibly trick what you “hear”?
- Karen Wuertz chapter contribution at Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide
The pediatric chapter is part of a larger project, the Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide, which provides individual chapters written by specialized researchers and clinicians in the field making the book a useful guide for dental clinicians all around the world.
- QOM Gems - with Kate Chatigny, SLP
- Featured Graduates: Myo Sphere
- Mary Irene Burtis Obituary
- Myo-On-the-Go?
Can myo be done in the car, “on-the-go”, as a convenient way to fit in daily practice? Well, it depends…
- From Humble Beginnings Come Great Things
When we began offering courses, we often had 2 or 3 students and were thrilled if we had 5! We would meet at a community center, a therapist’s office, or the back room of a restaurant. Then in 2013, we purchased property in Orlando and developed what became known as “The Little Red School House”.
- So you want to be an insurance provider? by Lisa Butler, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM
Lisa Butler tells us what is needed to become an insurance provider.
- Meet Bailey
Bailey is a 5-year-old Goldendoodle and has been a therapy dog for the past three years. Her owner and handler, Mackenzi, is a Speech Language Pathologist and QOM at the University of Florida.
- 3 Tools to Keep Myo Practice on Track
Orofacial myofunctional therapy requires clients to be vigilant with their home practice to integrate and habituate their new skills. We have assembled 3 tools of varying technical-ability to kick home-practice procrastination to the curb!
October 2022 Orofacial Myology News
- TMD vs SLEEP, a Prevalent Dilemma
- QOM credential is a now a registered trademark.
- Outside of the “mouth box”: Biting into Healthy Digestion
- Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: An Interview with Dr. Shereen Lim
- Community Connections
- QOM Gems - with Allegra Le, SLP
- Featured Graduate and Team: Kristin Miller, Director of Miller Therapy, LLC.
- Myo Demo Model: Team Choice
- Mystery behind the NPI by Lisa Butler, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM
- Believe it or not - Thumbsucking Artifacts by Greta
- Orofacial Myology Crossword
July 2022 Orofacial Myology News
- Using the Human Touch in our Modern Myopic World by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
- When it comes to sleep & breathing, Children are NOT little adults! (Part I) by Karen Wuertz DDS, QOM
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Featured Grad: Roberta Kelley, MS/CCC-SLP, QOM Track
- Ancient Peruvians and Orofacial Myology disorders by Greta Vigil
- Starting a Business by Lisa Butler, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM
- Outside of the “mouth box”: The Inside Scoop on Extinguishing Teen and Adult Oral Habits
- The symptoms of a short frenulum outside the “mouthbox” by Raymond Mertens, D.O.
- Tool Quiz:"This tool does what?"
- QOM Gems - with Joann Amoroso, RDH
April 2022 Orofacial Myology News
- The Unruly Mouth by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
- Thinking it Through: How should we respond to this question?
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Del Nyberg, sudden passing
- Featured Grad: Jessica Sweeney, M.S.Ed, SLP
- Should business planning be part of an orofacial myology training course?
- QOM Gems - Sara MacPherson, MS, CCC-SLP, QOM
- Outside of the “mouth box”: What Are You Waiting For?
- Growing The Nails. The stress-free method to stop nail biting
- What You Should EXPECT From an Orofacial Myology Training Course
December 2021 Orofacial Myology News
- Habituation… not to be overlooked or taken for granted!
- Changing Lives, One Airway at a Time: What’s Our Part? by Karen Wuertz DDS, QOM
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- QOM Gems - Carol Varni, RDH, QOM
- Featured Grad: Mackenzi Coker, M.S., CCC-SLP, QOM
- Hello? Is it Myo You’re Looking For?
- S. Johnson, BS, RDH and M. Long, BSDH, RDHAP Summer 2021 edition of the CDHA Journal.
- Building Your Practice Brand
- Outside of the “mouth box”: Golden Opportunity
- Bye Pacifier, I'm Big Now
- What You Should EXPECT From an Orofacial Myology Training Course
August 2021 Orofacial Myology News
- “Tongue Rest Posture: Up, Down, In, Out? Less confusion for new clients…..
- Can Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Help a TMD?
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Featured Grad: Betsy Sullivan
- Why Every Practice Needs a Virtual Assistant
- QOM Gems - LeighAnne D'Avanzo
- Henry 2008-2021
- Outside of the “mouth box”: To do therapy or not to do therapy, That is the question…
- Arches & Vaults - The Architecture of the Oral Cavity by Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, CPSP, QOM
April 2021 Orofacial Myology News
Dec 2020 Orofacial Myology News
Sept 2020 Orofacial Myology News
- Orofacial Myology Training and “Missing Links”
- Motivations: #7333 Orofacial Myology Concepts You Need to Know: Eliminating Barriers to Treatment Success
- Behind the Curtains: The Interdisciplinary World of Ankyloglossia
- Store Sensibly
- Earn Orofacial Myology CEU’s at Home
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- New CPT Code Now Available to Report COVID-19 PPE Costs
- A Big Welcome to Jamesa Treadwell
- When and How Featured Grad Sharon Collins Re-Opened Her Practice
- VIVOS Therapeutics
- I spy with my myo eye
- Outside of the “mouth box”: What We Teach, How We Teach, and Why we Teach
- QOM: Are you ready to request yours?
Jun 2020 Orofacial Myology News
- A+A+A=Achievement
- Why is HIPPA important for healthcare platforms?
- Welcome to our virtual learning environment
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Featured Graduate:Amy J. Clayman,CCC-SLP,QOM
- Feed the peds
- Has the current world situation affected your sleep?
- Orofacial Myology, international perspectives is really getting international
- I spy with my myo eye
- Outside of the “mouth box”:Using continuing education with wisdom and caution
- QOM: The benefits of taking on the challenge
Jan 2020 Orofacial Myology News
- Does Snoring = Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
- Happy New Year Promotion
- Motivation: NOT just for the patient!
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Myo on Etsy:Zohara Nguyen
- 2019 A year in pictures.
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: My Own tale
- Orofacial Myofunctional Teletherapy is Possible
- Featured Graduate:Millicent S.Porter,SLP,QOM
Aug 2019 Orofacial Myology News
- Passionately Curious—A weakness or an asset?
- Dr. Bob’s: TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR JAW GROWTH VARIATIONS
- Myo Video Series is forthcoming
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters
- Society6:Zohara Nguyen, SLP
- Mohegan Sun Resort: AGD 2019
- Featured Graduate:Ryan P. Robinson, DDS
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: You Can Lead A Horse to Water…
- POCKET PILLOW: The Gentle Reminder
- Becoming Qualified in Orofacial Myology
May 2019 Orofacial Myology News
- Elevator Speech
- QOM(Qualification in Orofacial Myology) updated statistics
- Dr. Bob’s: Treating Lip Incompetence
- Featured Graduate: Kimberly White, SLP MS, CCC-SLP
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: It's a Wrap!
- Texas Style: 3rd Annual Symposium
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: Nitric Oxide (NO) Uncovered……
- The Long awaited updated version of Growing The Nails has arrived!
- Testimonials
Jan 2019 Orofacial Myology News
- It is official: Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM)
- Dr. Bob’s: Claims of Improving Muscle "Tone" Should Be Avoided
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: Everywhere I look I see mouths!
Blessing and a curse!! - Asha related News: New Practice Portal for Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
- Unplugging The Thumb Anniversary
- Featured Graduate: Brittny Sciarra RDH, BS
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: Food for Thought……
- Learning and Playing with sounds
- How I gained recognition of Orofacial Myology in Iowa by Lea Allbaugh, RDH
- Annual Session to Feature Dr. Proffit
- 3rd Annual Orofacial Myology Symposium: A Retreat to Enhance Your Clinical Skills
Oct 2018 Orofacial Myology News
- The Time Has Come - are we a discipline or a profession?
- Dr. William Proffit mention
- Dr. Bob’s: The Consequences of OMDs
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: Charlotte Convention
- Time Management Tips For The Busy Therapist by Hallie Bulkin
- Bilingual Brochures for Your Patients Finally Available
- Useful links for orofacial myologists
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: Food for Thought……
- Orofacial Myology disorders in China - Dr. Jane Shi
- 2nd Annual Orofacial Myology Symposium pictures and more....
- Featured Grad: Mari Nieminen
May 2018 Orofacial Myology News
- What Age is Appropriate for OM Treatment?
- Dr. Bob’s: How might dental eruption be affected by an orofacial myofunctional disorder?
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: Chicago Symposium
- Products have been evolving and we want to keep you updated.
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: One idea about how to talk to a DDS.....
- IAOM Convention: The Tensegrity Advantage: Connect, Support, Integrate
- 2nd Annual Orofacial Myology Symposium pictures and more....
- Featured Grad: Chris Walsh Zombek
Jan 2018 Orofacial Myology News
- What REALLY is in a Name?
- Dr. Bob’s: The Diagnostic Importance of the Nasolabial Angle and the Liminal Valve
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: “Happy New Year to you all!”
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: Make it Official
- Looking for Dentists, Hygienists and Volunteers to do a Mission in Galapagos Islands
- IAOM Convention Pictures
- “The Chick Who Clicks” by Nora Dalton Litzelman, RDH, MS
- Featured Grad: Susie Appleman
Oct 2017 Orofacial Myology News
- Obligatory: tongue thrust, articulation disorder, swallow pattern, manner of breathing?
- Dr. Bob’s: An Explanation of the Dental Terms “Differential Eruption” and “Vertical Drift”
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: “SECOND ANNUAL!”
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: Who are you and why do you do what you do?
- Benefits of a Free Consultation by Angie A. Lehman, RDH, COM
- “A picture is worth a thousand words” by Nora Dalton Litzelman, RDH, MS
- Featured Grad: Karen Goske Krogg
Jul 2017 Orofacial Myology News
- PRE Frenectomy Exercises: To do or not to do?
- Neo-Health Services is now an AGD provider
- Dr. Bob’s: Questions posed by a clinician about an open bite that developed following orthodontic treatment
- Grads Corner by Karen Masters: “Restrictions”
- Caroline Bowman M.Ed., CCC-SLP: Hello from Southeast Georgia!
- Outside of the “mouthbox”: “Snuffocation”
- Characteristics of a Great Website by Angie A. Lehman, RDH, COM
- Highlight of the Annual Symposium
- Featured Grad: Karen Masters
Apr 2017 Orofacial Myology News
- Is the definition of orofacial myology becoming muddled?
- Dr. Bob’s: Whether or not to Treat Children with Down Syndrome
- Grads Corner Greetings from beautiful Barcelona! by Karen Masters
- Why Photographs are Important? by Angie A. Lehman, RDH, COM
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, Take time for YOU!!! by Becky Ellsworth
- Orofacial Myology Presentation – XVIII National Conference AMCAOF
- IAOM Related News: Mary Billings, President of the IAOM comments how the practice of Orofacial Myology today largely remains an unlicensed and unregulated field. Shira Kirsh, the Poster Chair and Presentation Moderator for the IAOM 2017 announces the Call for Posters for the Annual Convention.
- Featured Grad: Susana Montoto
Dec 2016 Orofacial Myology News
- My Life as a Mentor by Anita Weinfield, MA.COM
- Dr. Mason. What can orofacial myofunctional clinicians offer to counter dental alignment changes (relapse) following orthodontic treatment?
- Grads corner, Ho, ho, ho… No more snow!
- Grads Corner
- Dr. Bob’s recommendation: Effect of orthodontic treatment on the upper airway volume in adults.
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, Ever Growing
- The Importance of professional correspondence letters
- IAOM 45th Annual Convention “Beyond the Basics”
Oct 2016 Orofacial Myology News
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: It’s Not Tongue Thrust Therapy
- ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED
- WEBSITE CLAIMS AND LEGAL CAVEATS
- Grads Corner
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, WOW Cups – Therapy Benefiters??
- The Myrtle Beach Experience
- Orofacial Myology News July 2016
Jul 2016 Orofacial Myology News
- Approximately 42 million American adults have Sleep Disordered Breathing!
- IATP achieves official non-profit status of 501(c)(3)
- Potential Legal Risks Associated With The Practice of Orofacial Myology
- Grads Corner
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, New Adventures
- Orofacial Myology Related News: IAOM Convention 2016 “Beyond the Basics”
- Hashtag (#OralHabits)
- Did you know…
Apr 2016 Orofacial Myology News
- Setting Realistic Goals
- What is our role and where does it begin and end
- Velopharyngeal Insufficiency and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Grads Corner
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, Why work with me?
- Orofacial Myology Related News: IAOM Convention 2016
- The Use of Post Nominal Letters: A much more serious issue than many are aware of.
- Featured Graduates: Angela Rivera
Dec 2015 Orofacial Myology News
- Orofacial Myologist and Thumb Sucking Elimination
- Tongue Thrusting and Tongue Rest Position
- T.R.E.S. OM
- Grads Corner
- Evidence of the Tooth Fairy
- IAOM Orlando Convention
- Orofacial Myologists know how to have fun
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, Who would be the perfect myologist in my opinion? An SLP/RDH COM combination!
- Orofacial Myology: International Perspectives
- Featured Graduates: Mary Billings
Oct 2015 Orofacial Myology News
- How Would You Handle the Following Situation?
- Tongue Protrusion: A Respiratory Need or Habit Pattern?
- IAOM Annual Convention 2015 Program
- Grads Corner
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, I love being a COM – what about YOU?
- Festive Thanksgiving Foods on a Liquid Diet?
- Featured Graduates: Kathy Gernhard and Glenda Zamzow
Jul 2015 Orofacial Myology News
- Are there any specific guidelines for identifying whether the hard palate is high-vaulted?
- Question to Dr. Mason about old, outdated studies
- In Loving Memory Pam Marshalla
- Orofacial Myology Anatomy Criss Cross Puzzle
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, The “Uniqueness” of Orofacial Myology Therapy
- Simple Beef Tongue
- Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation: Myo Manual (Now in Spanish)
- Cecelia Cienska SLP
Mar 2015 Orofacial Myology News
- The Orofacial Myologist: Who should be eligible to become one?
- Tonsils and Adenoids
- IAOM President Shari Green To Host a Thumb Workshop at RDH Under One Roof
- Myo-Mentors
- Orlando IAOM Convention News 2015
- Tongue Tied Drink
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, Why do we keep “tongue thrust???
- Cheryl Thoms, MA, Reg. CASLPO
Jan 2015 Orofacial Myology News
- How to Get Referrals: Avoiding the Cookbook Approach
- 2014 in Pictures
- Does the Tongue Shape the Palate?
- Tips to Frost Cakes
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, A Blessing and a Curse
- Understanding the Orofacial Complex: Muscle Manual
- Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM.
Oct 2014 Orofacial Myology News
- Does Piercing Increase Risk for Airway Obstruction
- Tongue Tie Definitions
- Clinical Assessment of the Freeway Space
- Tips to Frost Cakes
- Outside of the “mouthbox”, The Palatogram Orofacial Myology Connection
- History of How one SLP became Certified Orofacial Myologist
- Naurine Shah, RDH,COM,BDS
Jul 2014 Orofacial Myology News
- RPM a new acronym for US.
- The New Edition of The Myo Manual Is Here.
- What to Demo For Lunch and Learn at Dental Offices.
- Can a posterior crossbite in children be the result of airway issues?
- Thank You Calgary!
- Outside of the “mouthbox
- My Life as a Mentor By Anita Weinfield, MA.COM
- Karen Wuertz: Why Orofacial Myology? Why Now?
May 2014 Orofacial Myology News
- Macroglossia and Decisions we have to Make
- “Evidence Based” Is that enough?
- Nasal Polyps: A short tutorial
- IAOM becoming a nonprofit organization.
- Outside the Mouth Box:” A New Perspective
- Myo Cake
- What is Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling) and Can Orofacial Myology Really Help?
- Amy Garren
Jan 2014 Orofacial Myology News
- What is Lip Incompetence?
- Barriers to Succes
- Myofascial Release… Not part of orofacial myology?
- IAOM Convention in Washington, DC
- The Orofacial Myology Group: a tool to share information with one another
- The IAOM Mentoring Committee
- Presidential Award: A personal note from Sandra
- Outside of the “mouthbox”
- Lemon Chews
- Angie Lehman & Sherie Tynes- Dietz
Oct 2013 Orofacial Myology News
- Pursuing Perfection Through Technology
- 2013 New Board of Directors
- 3D4 Medical.com, Apps for health professionals
- Dr. Mason’s LABIAL FRENULAE – IMPORTANT ORTHODONTIC CONSIDERATIONS
- Orofacial Myologists Around the World: Ana Lia Garretto
- Outside of the “mouthbox”
- LICK-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus
- DawnMoore
Jul 2013 Orofacial Myology News
- What is the relationship between a solid program of orofacial myology and various speech disorders including misarticulation?”
- Voice Instructors and Orofacial Myologists,,, a Very Harmonious Connection!
- IAOM proficiency exam
- Counter +, Helpful APP
- An Explanation Of a Tongue Thrust Disorder for Patients/Parents
- NJ Bill 2318 : Infant Screening for Tongue-tie
- Tongue Tie: Morphogenesis, Impact, Assessment and Treatment Presentation
- The International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals. 2013 tongue-Tie Summit.
- LICK your Lips Chili
- Judy Halpren
Apr 2013 Orofacial Myology News
- Mandibular Tori: Possible Connection with Sleep Apnea
- Position Statement Regarding Appliance Use For Oral Habit Patterns.
Some orthodontists and others in dentistry continue to address oral habit patterns with appliances involving cribs, rakes, spikes, prongs or other tongue reminders. By contrast, procedures utilized by orofacial myologists are effective in modifying oral habit patterns without the need for appliances. - The order of things… The importance of a sensible, sequential treatment program.
- When should we be seeing patients post-frenectomy?
- The Professional Method to Guide Your Patients to Stop Thumb Sucking
- Leslie Whitaker
Dec 2012 Orofacial Myology News
- When Not to Treat
- Tongue Piercing – its effect on treatment
- So many terms, so much confusion!
- Bites Recipe
- International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals
- Albuquerque, NM
- The “first Stop” Pacifier Method
- Elizabeth Roberts
Oct 2012 Orofacial Myology News
- Geographic Tongue
- Therapy Styles
- Myo-Maze
- Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats
- 2013 IAOM Convention – Albuquerque, NM
- IJOM: The 2012 issue
- Myo Games. How can I keep the child motivated throughout the session?
- Susan Arnold
Jul 2012 Orofacial Myology News
- The importance of descriptions
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Removable Appliances in Orthodontics
- Find the hidden myology related words
- Orofacial Myologists Building our Field Around the World
- Ready for Certification?
- ASHA annual exhibit
- Disk Elevators: Are they the former “Marshmallow Twist” disks?
- Tracy McNair
Mar 2012 Orofacial Myology News
- Is the SLEEP APNEA a myofunctional concern?
- Labial Frena
- Perhaps an exception to stopping the pacifier?
- A tongue-tie quiz for you
- Welcome to Our New Executive Coordinator Jenn Asher
- Best Answer to our Question: Our Role in Nail Biting Should Nail Biting be within our scope of practice?
- 3 Way or 2 Way Mouth Props?
- Sarah Hornsby
Dec 2011 Orofacial Myology News
- Which Wind Instrument for Malocclusion?
- Question for today: Our Role and Nail Biting
- Terms, definitions we should know…
- Delayed use of a bottle may prevent subsequent speech disorders, suggests a 2009 study.
- Why Telepractice?
- How Many CE’s Needed?
- Lip Strength Meter and what it measures
- Joni Loftin
- The Proficiency Examination revision committee “New exam”
Aug 2011 Orofacial Myology News
- Frenotomy: takes longer to fill out consent form than the actual procedure itself
- ROM Acronyms Changed: Requires Your Attention
- HoltzmansGraduates@YahooGroups.com
- Cincinnati Annual Convention
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