Identifying Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders
from Infancy to Adulthood
CE Credits:
1.5
Length:
1.5 hours
Cost:
$30.00
Course Description:
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to identify and understand orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), encompassing their signs, symptoms, potential impacts, and appropriate interventions, ultimately enabling them to effectively assess and address these conditions.
Course Objectives:
Participants will be able to define orofacial myofunctional disorders and understand their underlying causes and potential impacts on various functions.
Participants will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of OMDs, including abnormal tongue and lip postures, breathing patterns, and swallowing habits.
Participants will understand how OMDs can affect speech, breathing, swallowing, and overall oral health and development.
Participants will understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and treating OMDs.
Teaching Methods:
Live Webinar
Speaker:
Danni Gomes BSDH, FAADH, RDH
Danni Gomes is an alumni of Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport which she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist at Fort Washington Dental Associates. Danni is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at New York University College of Dentistry; Dental Hygiene & Dental Assisting Department.
She is an American Heart Association Training Center Faculty and Basic Life Support Instructor. Danni is the Founder/Director of Creative Dental Connections LLC dba CPR24, and the Executive Director of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene Inc. (AADH).
Danni is also a Fellow of the AADH. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, American Dental Education Association, International Association of Orofacial Myology, and the International Association of Healthcare Professionals.
Danni Gomes is designated as an approved provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHDMG (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025)
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