This course provides a comprehensive introduction to orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT), guiding participants from foundational principles through clinical application and implementation. Designed for dental, medical, and allied health professionals, the course explores the anatomy, physiology, and functional patterns of the orofacial complex and their relationship to airway health, craniofacial development, temporomandibular disorders, sleep-disordered breathing, and overall systemic health.

Participants will gain an evidence-based understanding of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), including etiology, assessment, and their impact across the lifespan—from infancy through adulthood. The course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of myofunctional therapy within physiologic, airway-centered care models.

Through a combination of didactic instruction, clinical examples, and practical frameworks, learners will develop the knowledge and confidence necessary to recognize myofunctional dysfunction, understand when and how to intervene, and begin implementing myofunctional therapy principles into clinical practice or referral pathways.