Emilia del Pino, M.S., CCC-SLP/COM®
NY & NJ Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
IAOM Board Certified in Orofacial Myology
American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry Community Liaison
TalkTools Level 4 Accomplished Oral Motor/Feeding Specialist
Owner of CNY Speech Pathology
2 MCE Credits
Title: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in the Pediatric and Young Adult Population.
Course Synopsis: Is your child (or patient) a picky or messy eater? Do they toss and turn all night, snore, or walk around with an open mouth? If the answer is yes to one or all of these questions you may be surprised to know this can greatly impact their health in so many ways! We often do not think about it but, the muscles in and around our mouth and face are critical for many of our basic human functions. When these muscles are not working correctly or in the way they are meant to, they can negatively impact the body. A child who mouth breathes, drools, snores, grinds, has malocclusion, etc. can all be red flags of a possible orofacial myofunctional disorder also known as OMDs. OMDs can impact many areas of their lives such as sleep, attention, and mood.
Objectives: 1. Provide overview of orofacial myology
2. Understand how to screen for OMDs starting tomorrow by using breathe institutes Fairest 6
2. Understand impact OMDs have in airway/breathing, sleep, speech, feeding/swallowing, etc. (concentration, brain development,school performance)
3. Best communication and collaboration practices with other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate comprehensive care.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEB 1st
Course is sponsored by The Fifth District Dental Society
The Fifth District Dental Society designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits.
The Fifth District Dental Society is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by the New York State Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
