CEU Classes - Suburban MyofunctionalTherapy Clinic

Seminars ~ Workshops ~ Classes

I have been in private practice for over thirty-eight years. For the last eleven years I have been teaching at the University of Detroit Mercy College an introductory course on Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders to first year Orthodontic students. In addition I have given many table clinics, lectures and seminars to Dentists, Orthodontists, and Speech Pathologists. I have also been a consultant to speech pathologists in the public schools, dealing with speech therapy issues and orofacial myofunctional disorders. In addition to conducting group seminars and private lectures on a "per request" basis, I offer two formal courses. Continuing Education Units are available.

The first is a four day 28 hour IAOM Introductory Course:
Orofacial Myofuncional Disorders - Rest Posture Therapy.

The second is a two day 14 hour course on thumb/digit/finger sucking:
Thumb Sucking: Chronic to Normal, Awareness - Education - Treatment.

For additional Information please contact: classes@suburbanmft.com

Attendee Testimonials

Cindy Wrote:
“I am very pleased I came to this course with Chris as the instructor. We got a great variety of teaching methods with video’s, actual us of therapy tools, etc. Very well organized. Very educational. I definitely enjoyed the hands on because it taught me how to do things. The course exceeded my expectations.“

Stacy Wrote:
“This course was excellent and I would be proud to recommend this introductory course to my fellow colleagues. Excellent and very pleased with the course. The information was given clearly and concisely. I liked both and enjoyed gaining knowledge but do enjoy hands on activities more. I loved the question/answer period. The part of the course I liked most was the case presentations, seeing how techniques are applied in real life clients. I also liked that you were so accommodating and extremely interested in helping us to succeed. I would most definitely be interested in taking future courses. I am forever grateful and was extremely satisfied with the entire program.”

Keisha Wrote:
“Very professional, very knowledgeable, we were very well taken care of. The information I received was very clear and concise. I liked the hands on discussion-demonstrations best. The behavior modification exercises and examples of what has worked for you and the client with all the positive feedback it just makes sense to me especially as a parent we know what usually works and what doesn’t. I was pleased with the whole course. It was full of great information and I learned a lot. I would be interested in taking future courses as long as you are teaching them.”

Orofacial Myofuncional Disorders
Rest Posture Therapy

The course encompassed core elements of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD); history, research, dental, speech, orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspectives, anatomy-physiology, examination, evaluation, ethical therapeutic approaches within IAOM scope of practice.

The IAOM has approved this event for 28 hours of continuing education unit credits for IAOM members. This course fulfills IAOM requirements necessary prior to application for the certification process. Also 28 CEU AGD units, 2.8 CEU ASHA, and 28 AADH units are availabel.

Download >>> Application Form - Rest Posture Therapy Class <<< Download

CEUs
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4

28 AGDCEUs

28 AADH CEUs

2.8 ASHA CEUs

28 IAOM CEUs

SESSION 1

Orofacial Myology Foundations (2hrs)

Background & History
Dental equilibrium & transducer study, freeway space, cortical control, and vertical eruption
Proffit & Davidovitch research
Differential eruption and its relationship to malocclusion
The tongue as a functional appliance
Components that effect dentition

The Basics: Anatomy & Physiology (2hrs)

Oral cavity, muscles of mastication - origin & action
Related muscle groups
Physiology of normal swallow stages - normal tongue rest posture
Physiology of abnormal swallow stages – abnormal tongue rest posture

Orthodontic Fundamentals (3hrs)

Growth and Development- primary & secondary tooth eruption
Ages and timeline
Occlusion/malocclusion, orthodontic appliances
Dentofacial differences
Etiologies: Structural/environmental causes
Airway complications
Noxious habits/thumb-finger-tongue sucking complications

SESSION 2

Biological Basics for OMT (2hrs)

What are orofacial myofunctional disorders?
The common connection vertical dimension of occlusion, increased freeway space and its relationship to dental equilibrium & orofacial myofunctional disorders
Tongue thrust vs. rest posture of the tongue
Accurate and appropriate terminology
Tongue thrust a secondary problem to rest posture
Therapist focus vs. dental-orthodontic focus regarding goals of treatment

Airway Considerations (2hrs)

Mouth breathing/ medical factors
Open mouth rest posture/causes - contributing factors
Patent nasal airway growth and development
Tonsils growth, development, complications, and visual examination
Adenoids growth and atrophy stages
Symptoms of airway interference
Effects of airway interference

Sucking, Thumb, Bottle, Pacifier (3hrs)

Sucking history and facts
Recommendations by the ADA, AAP
Statistics regarding frequency and malocclusions
Thumb/finger and tongue sucking complications
Professional perspective; dental, speech, myofunctional
Evaluating the psychodynamics of chronic thumb sucking

SESSION 3

Thumb Therapy Techniques (2hrs)

Three thumb therapy techniques
IAOM position statement regarding habit appliances
Behavior Modification thumb therapy technique
Understanding the behavior
Consultation assessment
Step by step thumb therapy procedure rational
Tools and motivational materials

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (2hrs)

Clinical observation/symptoms of an orofacial myofunctional disorder
Collaborative and disciplinary team approach: medical/dental/orthodontic protocol
Factors to consider before initiating a program
Early intervention and prevention of oral-motor disorders
Asepsis and infection control-protocol
Differential diagnosis, anatomy, physiology check list, tongue restrictions criteria, tongue tie/ankyloglossia and its complications
Recognizing normal development of phonemes and complications when an orofacial myofunctional disorder is present

Analyzing Three Treatment Approaches for myofunctional disorders (3hrs)

Neuromuscular facilitation
Appliances
Myofunctional therapy

SESSION 4

Developing Therapy: Skills (2hrs)

Training including a check list for support personnel
Clinical instruction; observation & analysis consultation, including patient history, age, maturity, background, social and academic curriculum
Age appropriate therapy, early prevention and intervention of oral-motor disorders
Evaluation of structure, function and effective presentation of information to clients/patients
Discuss correct chewing & swallowing patterns with solid & liquids

OM Therapeutic Regime Procedures (3hrs)

Skill development including; effective presentation of exercises, therapy rational, lesson plans, forms, photos, movies, demonstration and participation
Myofunctional therapy habituation, recall protocol, stabilization techniques

Business Practice & Office Management (1hrs)

Clinical service delivery: forms reports, record keeping, caseload management, scheduling, marketing, and advertising including handouts
Implementation & compliance issues related to patient’s privacy rights
Third party payment billing & billing issues
Government & regulatory issues associated with patient care

Professional Scope of Practice: (1hr)

Professional credentials will determine protocol/Scope of practice for the following:
     a) Speech Pathologist / ASHA
     b) Dental Hygienist / AGD
     c) Orofacial Myologist / IAOM
     d) IAOM ethics and certification

Thumb Sucking: Chronic to Normal
Awareness - Education - Treatment

Download >>> Application Form - Chronic Thumb-Sucking Class <<< Download

CEUs
Course Syllabus
Day One
Day Two

14 AGD CEUs

14 AADH CEUs

1.4 ASHA CEUs

14 IAOM CEUs

The course objective is to identify, compare and evaluate normal sucking patterns to chronic sucking patterns. The attendee will be shown how to analyze, diagnose, and discuss the dynamics of a chronic sucking pattern, understand why this pattern becomes detrimental to normal growth and development of the orofacial structure. The consequences thumb sucking may have on the individual will be examined and discussed.

This two day course covers:

The detrimental effects of prolonged thumb sucking with regard to the growth and development of the child’s oro-facial structure.

Consequences thumb sucking may have on self-esteem, socialization, and learning.

Identify, diagnose and evaluate normal sucking patterns and compare them to chronic sucking patterns

Analysis of academic practices, treatment regimes, therapeutic protocols

The multidisciplinary connection between, dental, speech and orofacial myofunctional therapy

Primary Objective - successfully treat and eliminate chronic thumb sucking patterns.

The participant will be provided with the clinical and practical application of a therapeutic regime, to examine, evaluate, and discuss the multidisciplinary connection between, dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional therapy. The primary goal of this two day course is to provide an awareness, education, and treatment protocol to successfully discuss, treat, and eliminate chronic thumb sucking patterns. The importance of ethical procedures and conduct in which the IAOM association and qualified participating therapists embrace will also be stressed.

Day One

Sucking - Thumb, Bottle, Pacifier History & Facts (1hr)

Sucking - Basic Instinct
Sucking/History - Bottle, & Pacifier
Sucking Thumb, Tongue
Research - Statistics Regarding Thumb Sucking

Dental Considerations: Occlusion/Malocclusion (1hr)

Dental Equilibrium-Equilibrium Theory
Proffit and Davidovich Research
Differential Eruption and Malocclusions
Interocclusal Rest Position
The Thumb as a Functional Appliance

The Basics: Anatomy & Physiology (1hr)

Oral Cavity
Related Muscle Groups
Physiology of Normal Swallows Stages
Physiology of Abnormal Swallow Stages

Orthodontic Fundamentals (1hr)

Growth and Development
Ages and Timeline
Malocclusions associated with thumb sucking
Etiology - Noxious habits
Airway consideration

The Biological Basics (1hr)

Connection Between Malocclusion & Noxious Patterns
Vertical Dimension / Increased Freeway Space
Dental Equilibrium and OMD’s
Tongue Rest Posture - Tongue Thrusting

Professional Perspectives (½hr)

ADA and AAP
Thumb Sucking: Dental-Speech-Myofunctional

Understanding Thumb sucking (½hr)

Symptoms
Complications
Causes

Thumb Therapy Techniques: (1hr)

Habit Appliances
Types of Appliances Used
Approaches and Pitfalls
Behavior Modification

Day Two

Awareness: Set Behavior (1hr)

Elements Creating a Set Behavior
Determination of Chronic Behavior
Emotional Complications
Social Implications

Consultation: Assessment (½hr)

Differential Diagnosis

Considerations before intervention (½hr)

Age, Maturity, Environmental Factors
Pertinent Questions
Evaluating Progress Viability

Conferring with parent/patient (1 hr)

Dental, Speech, Emotional, Social Implications
Communication: Parent, Patient, Therapist
Determine Level of Cooperation
Laying the Foundation to Success

Therapeutic techniques: (2hr)

Positive Approach
Procedure (Home-School) (Day-Night)
Tools and Motivational Materials
Triggers and Pitfalls
Carryover - Positive Reinforcement
Asepsis

Case Studies: (½hr)

Child Cases: age 5, age 6, and age 8
Adolescent Case: age 15 (Pacifier Sucker)
Adult Cases: age 25 and age 28

Business Practice and Office Management (1hr)

Clinical Service Delivery
Caseload Management / Scheduling
Marketing / Advertising
Patient’s Privacy Rights
Third Party Payment Billing

Professional Association and Education Support (½hr)

IAOM Association
Ethics and Certification
Summary, Questions, Answers, Evaluation

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Did you know?

Did you know some babies begin their thumb sucking journey before they are born. It has been viewed by many prospective mothers during their ultra-sound.

Attendee Testimonials

Orofacial Myofuncional Disorders Rest Posture Therapy

The course encompassed core elements of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD); history, research, dental, speech, orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspectives, anatomy-physiology, examination, evaluation, ethical therapeutic approaches within IAOM scope of practice.

The IAOM has approved this event for 28 hours of continuing education unit credits for IAOM members. This course fulfills IAOM requirements necessary prior to application for the certification process. Also 28 CEU AGD units, 2.8 CEU ASHA, and 28 AADH units are availabel.

Download >>> Application Form - Rest Posture Therapy Class <<< Download

28 AGDCEUs

28 AADH CEUs

2.8 ASHA CEUs

28 IAOM CEUs

SESSION 1

Orofacial Myology Foundations (2hrs)

Background & History Dental equilibrium & transducer study, freeway space, cortical control, and vertical eruption Proffit & Davidovitch research Differential eruption and its relationship to malocclusion The tongue as a functional appliance Components that effect dentition

The Basics: Anatomy & Physiology (2hrs)

Oral cavity, muscles of mastication - origin & action Related muscle groups Physiology of normal swallow stages - normal tongue rest posture Physiology of abnormal swallow stages – abnormal tongue rest posture

Orthodontic Fundamentals (3hrs)

Growth and Development- primary & secondary tooth eruption Ages and timeline Occlusion/malocclusion, orthodontic appliances Dentofacial differences Etiologies: Structural/environmental causes Airway complications Noxious habits/thumb-finger-tongue sucking complications

SESSION 2

Biological Basics for OMT (2hrs)

Airway Considerations (2hrs)

Mouth breathing/ medical factors Open mouth rest posture/causes - contributing factors Patent nasal airway growth and development Tonsils growth, development, complications, and visual examination Adenoids growth and atrophy stages Symptoms of airway interference Effects of airway interference

Sucking, Thumb, Bottle, Pacifier (3hrs)

Sucking history and facts Recommendations by the ADA, AAP Statistics regarding frequency and malocclusions Thumb/finger and tongue sucking complications Professional perspective; dental, speech, myofunctional Evaluating the psychodynamics of chronic thumb sucking

SESSION 3

Thumb Therapy Techniques (2hrs)

Three thumb therapy techniques IAOM position statement regarding habit appliances Behavior Modification thumb therapy technique Understanding the behavior Consultation assessment Step by step thumb therapy procedure rational Tools and motivational materials

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (2hrs)

Analyzing Three Treatment Approaches for myofunctional disorders (3hrs)

Neuromuscular facilitation Appliances Myofunctional therapy

SESSION 4

Developing Therapy: Skills (2hrs)

OM Therapeutic Regime Procedures (3hrs)

Skill development including; effective presentation of exercises, therapy rational, lesson plans, forms, photos, movies, demonstration and participation Myofunctional therapy habituation, recall protocol, stabilization techniques

Business Practice & Office Management (1hrs)

Professional Scope of Practice: (1hr)

Professional credentials will determine protocol/Scope of practice for the following: a) Speech Pathologist / ASHA b) Dental Hygienist / AGD c) Orofacial Myologist / IAOM d) IAOM ethics and certification

Thumb Sucking: Chronic to Normal Awareness - Education - Treatment

Download >>> Application Form - Chronic Thumb-Sucking Class <<< Download

14 AGD CEUs

14 AADH CEUs

1.4 ASHA CEUs

14 IAOM CEUs

This two day course covers:

The detrimental effects of prolonged thumb sucking with regard to the growth and development of the child’s oro-facial structure.

Consequences thumb sucking may have on self-esteem, socialization, and learning.

Identify, diagnose and evaluate normal sucking patterns and compare them to chronic sucking patterns

Analysis of academic practices, treatment regimes, therapeutic protocols

The multidisciplinary connection between, dental, speech and orofacial myofunctional therapy

Primary Objective - successfully treat and eliminate chronic thumb sucking patterns.

Day One

Sucking - Thumb, Bottle, Pacifier History & Facts (1hr)

Sucking - Basic Instinct Sucking/History - Bottle, & Pacifier Sucking Thumb, Tongue Research - Statistics Regarding Thumb Sucking

Dental Considerations: Occlusion/Malocclusion (1hr)

Dental Equilibrium-Equilibrium Theory Proffit and Davidovich Research Differential Eruption and Malocclusions Interocclusal Rest Position The Thumb as a Functional Appliance

The Basics: Anatomy & Physiology (1hr)

Oral Cavity Related Muscle Groups Physiology of Normal Swallows Stages Physiology of Abnormal Swallow Stages

Orthodontic Fundamentals (1hr)

Growth and Development Ages and Timeline Malocclusions associated with thumb sucking Etiology - Noxious habits Airway consideration

The Biological Basics (1hr)

Connection Between Malocclusion & Noxious Patterns Vertical Dimension / Increased Freeway Space Dental Equilibrium and OMD’s Tongue Rest Posture - Tongue Thrusting

Professional Perspectives (½hr)

ADA and AAP Thumb Sucking: Dental-Speech-Myofunctional

Understanding Thumb sucking (½hr)

Symptoms Complications Causes

Thumb Therapy Techniques: (1hr)

Habit Appliances Types of Appliances Used Approaches and Pitfalls Behavior Modification

Day Two Awareness: Set Behavior (1hr)

Elements Creating a Set Behavior Determination of Chronic Behavior Emotional Complications Social Implications

Consultation: Assessment (½hr)

Differential Diagnosis

Considerations before intervention (½hr)

Age, Maturity, Environmental Factors Pertinent Questions Evaluating Progress Viability

Conferring with parent/patient (1 hr)

Dental, Speech, Emotional, Social Implications Communication: Parent, Patient, Therapist Determine Level of Cooperation Laying the Foundation to Success

Therapeutic techniques: (2hr)

Positive Approach Procedure (Home-School) (Day-Night) Tools and Motivational Materials Triggers and Pitfalls Carryover - Positive Reinforcement Asepsis

Case Studies: (½hr)

Orofacial Myofuncional Disorders
Rest Posture Therapy

Background & History
Dental equilibrium & transducer study, freeway space, cortical control, and vertical eruption
Proffit & Davidovitch research
Differential eruption and its relationship to malocclusion
The tongue as a functional appliance
Components that effect dentition

Oral cavity, muscles of mastication - origin & action
Related muscle groups
Physiology of normal swallow stages - normal tongue rest posture
Physiology of abnormal swallow stages – abnormal tongue rest posture

Growth and Development- primary & secondary tooth eruption
Ages and timeline
Occlusion/malocclusion, orthodontic appliances
Dentofacial differences
Etiologies: Structural/environmental causes
Airway complications
Noxious habits/thumb-finger-tongue sucking complications

Mouth breathing/ medical factors
Open mouth rest posture/causes - contributing factors
Patent nasal airway growth and development
Tonsils growth, development, complications, and visual examination
Adenoids growth and atrophy stages
Symptoms of airway interference
Effects of airway interference

Sucking history and facts
Recommendations by the ADA, AAP
Statistics regarding frequency and malocclusions
Thumb/finger and tongue sucking complications
Professional perspective; dental, speech, myofunctional
Evaluating the psychodynamics of chronic thumb sucking

Three thumb therapy techniques
IAOM position statement regarding habit appliances
Behavior Modification thumb therapy technique
Understanding the behavior
Consultation assessment
Step by step thumb therapy procedure rational
Tools and motivational materials

Neuromuscular facilitation
Appliances
Myofunctional therapy

Skill development including; effective presentation of exercises, therapy rational, lesson plans, forms, photos, movies, demonstration and participation
Myofunctional therapy habituation, recall protocol, stabilization techniques

Professional credentials will determine protocol/Scope of practice for the following:
a) Speech Pathologist / ASHA
b) Dental Hygienist / AGD
c) Orofacial Myologist / IAOM
d) IAOM ethics and certification

Thumb Sucking: Chronic to Normal
Awareness - Education - Treatment

Sucking - Basic Instinct
Sucking/History - Bottle, & Pacifier
Sucking Thumb, Tongue
Research - Statistics Regarding Thumb Sucking

Dental Equilibrium-Equilibrium Theory
Proffit and Davidovich Research
Differential Eruption and Malocclusions
Interocclusal Rest Position
The Thumb as a Functional Appliance

Oral Cavity
Related Muscle Groups
Physiology of Normal Swallows Stages
Physiology of Abnormal Swallow Stages

Growth and Development
Ages and Timeline
Malocclusions associated with thumb sucking
Etiology - Noxious habits
Airway consideration

Connection Between Malocclusion & Noxious Patterns
Vertical Dimension / Increased Freeway Space
Dental Equilibrium and OMD’s
Tongue Rest Posture - Tongue Thrusting

ADA and AAP
Thumb Sucking: Dental-Speech-Myofunctional

Symptoms
Complications
Causes

Habit Appliances
Types of Appliances Used
Approaches and Pitfalls
Behavior Modification

Day Two

Awareness: Set Behavior (1hr)

Elements Creating a Set Behavior
Determination of Chronic Behavior
Emotional Complications
Social Implications

Age, Maturity, Environmental Factors
Pertinent Questions
Evaluating Progress Viability

Dental, Speech, Emotional, Social Implications
Communication: Parent, Patient, Therapist
Determine Level of Cooperation
Laying the Foundation to Success

Positive Approach
Procedure (Home-School) (Day-Night)
Tools and Motivational Materials
Triggers and Pitfalls
Carryover - Positive Reinforcement
Asepsis

Child Cases: age 5, age 6, and age 8
Adolescent Case: age 15 (Pacifier Sucker)
Adult Cases: age 25 and age 28

Clinical Service Delivery
Caseload Management / Scheduling
Marketing / Advertising
Patient’s Privacy Rights
Third Party Payment Billing

IAOM Association
Ethics and Certification
Summary, Questions, Answers, Evaluation