Myofunctional Therapy: Part 1
Join us as we explore myofunctional therapy with the MyoCorrect program over the next several weeks!
We’re excited to offer this deep dive.
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy is a program used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles. It involves strengthening the tongue and orofacial muscles by teaching individuals how to engage the muscles in the appropriate position.
What are the signs of Myofunctional Dysfunction?
- Low resting tongue
- Frenulums
- Narrow Palate
- Weak lip seal
- Crooked teeth
- Atypical Swallowing
- Incorrect breathing
- Improper chewing
- Malocclusion
Myofunctional Therapy . . .
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- should not be introduced as an option;
- can be used as a preventative measure;
- can be used as the sole treatment (a patient does not have to be using an appliance);
- can be used with other dental devices (including clear aligners); and
- includes more than just exercises (includes the awareness method, education, breathing awareness, and mental health approach, and creates increased compliance with appliances and aligners).
What is the goal of oral myofunctional therapy?
The primary goal of orofacial myofunctional therapy is to achieve an ideal resting posture, which includes a stable relationship between the tongue, lips, teeth, and jaws.
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Leadership in Your Practice
This two-day course is designed for the doctor and office manager to attend together. During this course, you will learn communication skills, listening skills, how to create the culture you want in your office, and tools to help with staff retention.
NEW!
Vivos Captain Training
This two-day course is designed for the Vivos captain to attend. The captain will learn how to hold the team accountable for the roles and responsibilities they play in an airway center. This training includes hands-on training for driving case starts and being a leader in your practice.
See you next week, Texas!
Texas, we’re coming for you! Register ASAP to join us for this crucial training experience!
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Seattle, Dallas, Austin, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Orlando, Washington D.C. and more! Stay tuned!
Why attend the Airway Integration Tour?
- Great team-building opportunity
- Improve patient experience
- Increase case acceptance
- Gain a better understanding of each person’s role in your practice
- Reduce patient visits with increased productivity
- Network with other VIPs
- Ask questions to Vivos Leadership in person
- Earn CE credits!
Find a city near you and register today!
Join Us for Invaluable In-Person Training at the Vivos Institute!
Sessions 1–3 Practical
Our Live Practical Course is available to all Vivos VIPs who have completed Sessions 1–3 virtually. This is a hands-on course where you will review everything learned from Sessions 1–3, go through the record process as a patient, and take the records as the doctor. You will also get hands-on training with Vivos guides and the DNA/mRNA appliances.
TMJ Part 1: Building the Bite
Learn how to build a bite for optimal airway with Dr. Jon Caulfield and Maryam Motlagh in this two-day introductory course on TMJ.
Medical Billing
This elective is a must for all VIPs. Whether you bill in office, use a service, or are FFS, a knowledge of medical billing is essential for case acceptance. This course covers the entire medical billing process, including workflows for commercial insurance and Medicare.
Advanced Practical Training
This three-day course will put the pieces together from everything you have previously learned in Session 1–5. Doctors will learn how to speak with confidence when talking to a patient, identify complex cases, and troubleshoot problems.
Prerequisites
- Attend Session 1–3 Live Practical
- Complete Session 1–5 webinars
- Start a minimum of five cases
New Webinars This Week!
Patient Education Meeting
Thursday, March 3
9 AM MDT
Does your team need a patient education meeting or a refresher? Have a new staff member who needs to see a PEM for the first time? Then join us at this webinar!
Twist, Bend, and Mend
Friday, March 4
1 PM MDT
This webinar will include demonstrations of a few practice-friendly repairs and adjustments that you can make to appliances in your office.
Sleep Talks with Empower Sleep
Wednesday, March 9
11 AM MDT
Join Empower Sleep and Dr. Sahil Chopra for a roundtable discussion on YOUR patients’ home sleep tests (HST). During this webinar, you will be able to share your challenging and/or complex home sleep tests and gain a better understanding of the results.