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The Role of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Malocclusion

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Orofacial myofunctional disorders and chronic oral dysfunction may increase the likelihood of dental malocclusion and craniofacial dysmorphology.

AGD Subject Code: 180

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After reading this course, the participant should be able to:

  1. Discuss the relationship between orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) and malocclusion.
  2. Identify the impact of oral habits on the risk for OMD.
  3. Discuss the role of dental professionals in detecting and addressing OMDs.

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Paula Gelvez-Petrone, RDH, BS, OMT, is an orofacial myologist from the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and the International Association of Orofacial Myology. She is the founder and CEO of OMT of New York, a multidisciplinary practice in a collaborative environment that treats patients with orofacial myofunctional disorders.


Rosalie Forrester, EdD, RDH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, New York, with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is an active member of the Long Island Dental Hygienists’ Association where serves as vice president of membership development and engagement. She can be reached at forresrm@farmingdale.edu.


Isis Marsh, RDH, BSDH, has more than 25 years of experience in general, pediatric, and periodontal practices. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Dental Hygiene at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). Marsh is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and serves as delegate to the New York Dental Hygienists’ Association. She can be reached at: isis.marsh190@citytech.cuny.edu.


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