Understanding the Orofacial Complex: Muscle Manual was written to familiarize the reader with the anatomy and physiology of the orofacial musculature. Professionals who work with clients exhibiting deficits of the orofacial complex require a clear understanding of the typical muscle functions that occur in the act of swallowing and...
Read moreDental professionals are missing the chance to address obstructive sleep apnea before it even begins. In the past few years, the subject of the airway in relation to dentistry has been increasingly discussed. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring are hot topics right now. There seems to be a...
Read moreParents often ask: “Why can’t my child’s tongue thrust be treated at school?” When parents discover that a tongue thrust is often treated by a Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) they assume that the speech therapist at their child’s school has been trained to do therapy with tongue thrust just as...
Read moreOrofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Otolaryngologists Robert M. Mason Emeritus Professor of Surgery, Previous Chief of Orthodontics, Duke University Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Durham, NC Honor Franklin Private Practice in Orofacial Myology and Speech-Language Pathology, Dallas, Texas Corresponding Author : Robert M. Mason, DMD, PhD Email: oitsbob@sc.rr.com Received October14,...
Read moreIntroduction Closure and long-term retention of anterior open bites are significant concerns for orthodontists and their patients. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) for maintaining closure of open bites in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. Methods The sample included 76 subjects with dental anterior...
Read morePosition statement of the IAOM regarding appliance use for the Oral Habit Patterns. Prepared by: Robert M. Mason, DMD, PhD Honor Franklin, PhD BACKGROUND: Some orthodontists and others in dentistry continue to address oral habit patterns with appliances involving cribs, rakes, spikes, prongs or other tongue reminders. By contrast,...
Read moreAuthor: Lorraine Frey RDH, LDH, BAS, COM®, FAADH Licensed healthcare professionals are held to specific standards of care and allowable duties in the area they are licensed to practice. Likewise, the creden- tials one may use after their name must be legitimately earned. In the realm of orofacial myofunctional...
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