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Speaker: Karese Laguerre RDH, MAS™
Sponsors: Berkshire District Dental Society
Title: Joint Understanding: Myofunctional Therapy’s Role in TMJ Health
Description:
This comprehensive lecture aims to provide beginner-level insights into the profound impact of myofunctional therapy on TMJ function, pain relief, and overall joint health. We'll delve into the remediation of compensatory patterns in joint use, emphasizing the role of myofunctional therapy in eliminating detrimental habits such as mouth breathing—a significant contributor to structural breakdown in the TMJ. A common occurrence in the dental clinic, attendees will be presented with the ideal cases for incorporating myofunctional therapy, especially when parafunctional habits are present. Through an exploration of misconceptions and collaborative care attendees will be equipped to make informed referrals to myofunctional therapists and integrate this specialty into their dental practice, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
● Recognize compensatory patterns in TMJ function, understanding how myofunctional therapy can contribute to the remediation of these patterns to maintain joint health.
● Identify the role of myofunctional therapy in eliminating mouth breathing as a contributing factor to TMJ disorders, emphasizing its preventive impact on joint health.
● Determine the role of dentistry in effectively collaborating with myofunctional therapists to enhance patient care, emphasizing the complementary nature of myofunctional therapy with TMJ splint therapy.
Teaching Methods – Virtual Lecture* Zoom
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Sponsorship – (none)
Contact Person: Holly Rohlfs-Heck – [email protected]
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Course Instructor/Qualifications:
Karese is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness, through which she has helped hundreds of patients, children and adults alike, discover how great life can be functioning on full. Karese's mission is to transform and positively impact as many households as possible through dynamic breath, brain and body work. Through tele-therapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Her latest published book, Accomplished, delves into how to sleep better, eliminate burnout, and execute goals. Passionate about registered dental hygienists practicing successfully and safely she not only founded the International Association of Airway Hygienists, but currently serves as President of the board.
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Location: Virtual/Zoom
Date: March 19th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Number of Credits: 2