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'Take Off' into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Tethered Oral Tissues - The IAOM eligibility course.

4 day course for all health professionals - Dallas USA.

Become an IAOM certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COM) by using this course to obtain eligibility to apply for the certification process.

Location: A-Loft Hotel, Richardson, Dallas, USA

If you'd like to stay at the lecture venue:

Dates: 20th - 23rd Septemer 2024

Also available in Melbourne on 26th - 29th July 2024

- see specific Melbourne course page for this 

Melbourne Course Page 

Learn

• how to diagnose orofacial dysfunction
• to perform OMT effectively
• over 70 OMT exercises to use on your patients, filmed in HD
• the ‘Take Off’ algorithm System to generate a pre-written OMT plan to suit the dysfunction
• in-depth breathing physiology and Buteyko theory
• breathing education and breathing training exercises
• comprehensive 'Tethered Oral  Tissues' (‘Tongue, Lip & Buccal Tie’) diagnosis and treatment planning
• frenectomy surgical techniques

• potential causes and known effects of tongue ties, lip ties and buccal ties. Also known as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS).
• how to prepare the patient before and rehabilitate the patient after treatment
• how to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team and the importance of collaborative care

Course materials to download include:

• 180 pre-written algorithms based OMT prescriptions to match your patient’s current pattern of dysfunction
• comprehensive descriptions and purpose of 70 OMT exercises
• comprehensive workbook to go with the course
• PDFs of lecture slides
• research papers and comprehensive patient assessment forms

IAOM eligibility – become a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®)

• this 28-hour course is eligible for IAOM Active membership and certification enrolment
• complete this course then apply to enrol in the process to become a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®)
• you may still practice Myofunctional Therapy prior to becoming a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) however, there is no requirement to ever become a COM® but does designate proficiency in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and is recognized by healthcare professionals internationally. 
• Use the certificate we provide to you after the course when you apply to the IAOM. For more information about this process see iaom.com/com

 Professional Development:

• 28 hours 
• Certificate provided

Enjoy:

• Meet like-minded professionals
• Q and A sessions at the end of each day
• Fully catered
•  Private Facebook support groups for after the course

Why learn with Myofocus?

Dr Dan and Dr Donny have a combined experience of using Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) of over 20 years. They are also two of Australia's most experienced 'TOTS' surgeons having performed well over 10,000 frenectomies between them. Nott only have they learned the theory and practical aspects from the best 'TOTS' and OMT educators in the business. They have both successfully incorporated 'TOTS' surgery and OMT for all age groups into busy dental practices and know how to make it work both for the patient, the team and the business.

What they bring to the world of OMT education is direct experience of introducing successful OMT programs to no less than 8 practices between them. With their “Take Off’ algorithms program they have created a method which is easy to follow, highly effective and world-renowned having delivered 'Take Off' OMT educational programs in multiple countries including Australia, USA, Japan, and Malaysia.

You will learn over 70 different exercises and more importantly you will be coached on when to use each exercise while still keeping every OMT treatment plan bespoke for each patient. No patient is the same, and no ideal OMT plan is the same either. Therefore, you will learn how to tailor the plan according to clinical need.

Educational tools will include live demonstrations, videography and the unique ‘Take Off’ algorithms which tell the user which exercises to use according to the specific overall muscular dysfunction of the patient at that moment in time. ‘Take Off’ algorithms enable the practitioner to key in a specific code for the dysfunction and generate an appropriate treatment plan - so you will go away from this course with pre-made treatment plans which are written according to the patient’s specific treatment need.

You will download 180 different treatment plans which correspond to 180 different dysfunction algorithm codes. This makes implementation more efficient and enhances the patient experience.

All you need to do is have the skill to diagnose the dysfunction and learn how to ‘tweak’ the plans as needed.

 Whether you are new to myofunctional work, or whether you are an experienced practitioner, this is a great chance to learn about the trademarked 'Take Off' algorithms.

Myofocus Masterclass in Myofunctional Treatment of Paediatric Malocclusion - 10 days access - Japanese Language Version

Watch dental practitioners from Japan share case studies show-casing how they use Myofocus 'Take Off' OMT. Dr Donny Mandrawa and Dr Dan Hanson also feature with an interpreter.

 $495

For specific information please email:

[email protected]

Dysfunctional Airways in Children - Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Challenges.

Pre-recorded version

The live event was recorded in January 2022

 Watch the Zoom recording for up to 4 weeks.

Learn:

Causes and effects of airway dysfunction.

Biochemical, physiological, mechanical, and structural factors to consider.

» Lecturer: Dr. Dan Hanson

Breathing and its function in homeostasis. Breath holds, snoring and breathing dysfunction

Clinical diagnosis of paediatric sleep disordered breathing (SDB).

Clinical observations and assessment: What, why and how.

» Lecturer: Dr. Donny Mandrawa

Clinical phenotypes: Myofunctional, tethered tissue, structural.

Challenges with diagnostic testing of childhood SDB.

Advanced interpretation of sleep studies in children. Metrics beyond AHI.

» Lecturer: Dr. Umakanth Katwa

Diagnostic tests: how to use and limitations

Interpretation of sleep studies: interpreting data and meanings

Polysomnography phenotypes

Clinical and long-term consequences of SDB

Breathing during sleep: Mouth breathing, snoring, hyperventilation, gases, Heart Rate Variability

Overview of modern precision medicine

Q&A, panel discussion Participants may share PSG and records to discuss. Records must be sent prior to the live event by sending relevant documents by email to: _{[email protected]}

Download

• A PDF of lecture slides
• Research papers

Enjoy

• Q and A sessions were recorded at the end of the 'live' day
• Access to the recording of the event for 4 weeks
• Watch the recording as often as you wish
• 6 hours Professional Development

 $450 (EX GST) AUD

For specific information or to be emailed the course flyer please email:

[email protected]