Are you uneasy when caring for infants and toddlers, uncertain during examinations, and find it difficult to guide parents?

Would you like to offer more support but are unsure how to do so effectively?

Discover how your practice can seamlessly and methodically cater to the needs of infants and toddlers, leading to increased in-house retention, heightened productivity, and enhanced practice profitability. Experience the fulfillment of serving your community while guiding the oral growth of infants and toddlers.

The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend regular dental care for infants and toddlers to promote healthy orofacial development. The first visit should be within six months of the first tooth eruption or by the first birthday. Early intervention fosters long-term health and an established dental home nurtures oral health as well as practice growth.

Participants will gain insights into the significance of monitoring orofacial growth in young patients. We will discover a six-step plan that involves tracking milestone recall visits from birth to age three. Acquire the knowledge and expertise essential for offering early intervention and supportive care for infants and toddlers, as well as empowering parents to prioritize their child's oral health.

Unintentional patient reactions, such as lip clenching or gagging, can pose challenges during dental procedures. Discover how myofunctional issues can be the reason for these involuntary behaviors.

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) often originate from patient habits or conditions that manifest during infancy, potentially disrupting healthy function and persisting throughout a person's lifetime. These disorders can provoke reactions that complicate dental treatments, making routine dental appointments challenging and potentially leading to more severe health complications affecting breathing, sleep, and beyond.

Gain insights into how to identify these oral myofunctional disorders and understand their origins. Participants will learn how to perform thorough OMD screenings for patients across all age groups, encompassing both pediatric and adult populations. The curriculum features exploration of case studies, shedding light on the substantial benefits of early detection of these disorders and enabling preventative care and better management.

Are patients reporting jaw discomfort, frequent cavities, or orthodontic difficulties? Are children displaying crowded primary teeth or inadequate facial development?

Examine the role of myofunctional therapy in enhancing oral function and understand the wide-ranging benefits for both patients and practitioners. Uncover its merits as a pre- and post-operative aid, and as an auxiliary treatment for individuals with orofacial and other health complications such as headaches/migraines, TMJ/TMD, orthodontic stability, sleep apnea, irregular breathing patterns, and more.