Angie A. Lehman, RDH, COM: Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York: Ownership Interest (stocks, stock options, patent or other intellectual property or other ownership interest excluding diversified mutual funds) (Ongoing)
Orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) are lurking everywhere, even among the faces of the famous! Have some fun while you learn to recognize the craniofacial characteristics of individuals with incorrect oral rest posture of the tongue, lips and jaws. This interactive session will have you examining your own craniofacial growth patterns as well as the growth pattern of some very recognizable celebrities. You will connect the dots between myofunctional disorders and common malocclusions that you see in dentistry.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the common signs of low tongue posture
Understand the consequences of poor lip seal
Describe how incorrect dental freeway space contributes to poor jaw development
