Professional Development Opportunities

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Orofacial Rest Posture Program (ORPP) Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment 3 Day Course

April 22, 2021 @ 9:00 am - April 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm

| $1599.00

This 3-day dynamic and hands-on course includes theory, demonstration and hands-on practice learning. The goal of this 3-day course is provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of what OMDs are as well as the knowledge, skill and confidence to appropriately identify, diagnose and successfully treat them. Attendees will leave this course with the knowledge and tools required to put their new skills immediately into action in current practice and/or as a foundation to develop a successful and effective private practice. Attendees will work through and receive the personalized ORPP framework and resources including: ORPP assessment protocol and all ORPP treatment/home exercise forms and business development materials.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course attendees will:

  • Be familiar with the specialty area of orofacial myology.
  • Understand and identify orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and their impact on speech articulation and dental occlusion and orthodontic stability.
  • Have the tools, assessment and treatment materials and hands-on experience to provide an individualized Orofacial Rest Posture Program (ORPP) assessment and treatment program.

Target Audience: Speech language pathologists, orthodontists, dentists and registered dental hygienists.