Objectives:
- Identify early signs of airway issues, tongue-tie, and improper oral habits.
- Implement a seamless myofunctional screener during routine hygiene appointments.
- Education patients on the importance of proper oral and facial function, positioning yourself as a vital link in interdisciplinary patient care.
Course Description:
This is a dynamic course designed to empower dental hygienists with the skills and confidence to identify myofunctional dysfunctions during routine patient care.
This course simplifies the fundamentals of myofunctional therapy, focusing on how to recognize key symptoms, conduct a quick and effective screening, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes. Whether you're new to myofunctional therapy or looking to expand your practice, this course offers practical tools to elevate your patient care while boosting your value as a dental professional.
Speaker Bio:
Brittny Murphy, RDH, BS, COM, QOM is a registered dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist, educator, author, and key opinion leader in sleep and myofunctional therapy. She is a certified orofacial myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011. Brittny is the founder of CT Orofacial Myology and co-founder of MyoAir, private myofunctional therapy practices aimed at improving oral and whole-body wellness, through which she has helped hundreds of patients thrive by sleeping and breathing better. She is on faculty for Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists and healthcare professionals who share the same passion in becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny serves as the co-founder of the myofunctional therapy program at Tooth Pillow and is also the face behind the podcast, "I Spy with My Myo Eye".
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