Orofacial Myology Presentation for Other Professionals or Parents

A presentation for lunch n’ learns with 47 slides and TONS of information for other professionals such as dentists and orthodontists.

This presentation can be condensed into 30 minutes or explained in further detail and take up to 90 minutes. 1 hour is the sweet spot because you can explain information with visuals/examples and talk about patients you can connect to specific information.

The presentation covers (but not limited to) the following information:

- Orofacial myology connection

- History of Myo

- What are OMDs

- Prevalence of OMDs

- Dangers of Mouth Breathing

- Impact of Oral Rest Postures

- Figuring Out the Why

- The Domino Effect of OMDs

- Airway

- Nervous System

- The vicious cycle of Airway and TMJ-D

- Research Examples

- TOTs

- Airway and TMJ

- What Therapy is and is not

- What Therapy looks Like?

- Example muscles of the oral and facial structures

- Age Appropriateness

- Insurance

- Commonly Seen Appliances

- How other professionals can help

- Books

- Research Cited