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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)
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Highlights
  • Review common signs and symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and their impact on health
  • Identify potential deleterious consequences ofundiagnosed Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)
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Research suggests that up to 38% of the general population has an Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD). Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders are atypical, adaptive patterns of the orofacial mechanism in response to suboptimal cranio and dento-facial development. These disorders can affect individuals across the lifespan and can have negativeconsequences on overall health. Since they are a multifactorial problem, intervention requires an integrated,multidisciplinary team approach. In this course, rehab professionals will learn the causes of OMDs, how to identifysigns and symptoms, consequences of untreated OMDs, andthe essential role they play in optimizing their patients' airwayhealth.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Delivery Format: Asynchronous, recorded video to be watched online at your leisure

Highlights

  • Review common signs and symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and their impact on health
  • Identify potential deleterious consequences ofundiagnosed Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)
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4/5

Haylee (NE) on Aug 31, 2026

nothing to note

4/5

Rebecca (LA) on Jun 20, 2026

i wish it didn't seem so complicated to report to asha

5/5

Renay (NC) on Jun 05, 2026

excellent presentation

5/5

DIANE (NC) on Jun 05, 2026

slp is very knowledgeable on this topic. i wish more slps would include this information in their evaluations.

4/5

MacKenzi (TX) on May 21, 2026

more visual and written information would be helpful

5/5

Robyn (CA) on Apr 09, 2026

very good! some bad -- presenter mixed up what she was reading several times and had to back track on what she said.

4/5

Gennifer (NY) on Mar 25, 2026

would like information regarding treatment.

4/5

Monica (VA) on Feb 09, 2026

it was very informative and i will be able to use the info with my clients right away.

5/5

Megan (NJ) on Jan 31, 2026

great visuals\/thorough explanations!

2/5

Kathleen (OH) on Jan 25, 2026

sadly, not a very good instructor. jumped all over the place. talked with circular reasoning.


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