Myofunctional Therapy: Application of Functional Education Therapy in Dentistry

Myofunctional Therapy:
Application of Functional Education Therapy in Dentistry

Seminar – Made in France

Course Synopsis

Functional Education with Myofunctional Appliances have been shown to provide a therapy for encouraging normal functions of lip relationship, correct tongue position and normal breathing, resulting to good development of occlusion in the primary and mixed dentition, and as a support for orthodontic treatment in the permanent dentition. This therapy is integral in the treatment of malocclusion because it addresses the muscles and functions that influence the development of the arch forms and how they relate with each other. To realize its significance and effects is the aim of this presentation, which will include the following topics: i. Functional Education and normal development ii. Myofunctional appliances as a therapy for functional education iii. Myofunctional appliances and Case discussions iv. Published studies showing the treatment effects of Myofunctional appliances. v. Protocol on the daily use of Myofunctional appliances.

Course Objectives

What to Expect When & Where

  • Training for normal oral functions
  • Aiming for good facial development
  • Preventing oral habits.

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Speakers

Dr. ETHEL L. ESCULTURA, (D.D.M., MS.D.)

Affiliate member of Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

Faculty:

  • UP Manila Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics

Education: University of the Philippines Manila

  • Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) [2008]
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine [2002]

Teaching Experience: Senior Lecturer 2 [2011 to present]

  • Clinical Instructor | Postgraduate Program in Orthodontics
  • University of the Philippines Manila

Associate Professor 2 in Orthodontics [2007 to 2011]

  • Emilio Aguinaldo College, School of Dentistry Manila, Philippines

Work Experience:

  • Dental Practitioner [2003 to present]
  • Product Manager | Orthodontic Division | Pros-Apac Corporation (2009 to present)

Publications:

  • Use of Rapid Maxillary Expansion to Correct Class II Tendency Malocclusion in the Mixed Dentition [2006] | The Philippine Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 5 No. 1
  • The Effect of an Inhaled Glucocorticoid on the Degree and Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement and Relapse in Mice [2008] | The Philippine Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 7 No. 1
  • Functional Education: On the Road to Normal Functional Occlusion A Guide to Treatment for Dentists [2017] | Co-Author with Dr Daniel Rollet.

Dates

 

13 Jan 2025 (Monday)

(Registration Open)

Time

 

9.00am to 5.30pm

Venue

 

Dontia Digital Innovations
1 Venture Avenue, #01-10,
Perennial Business City (Lobby A),
Singapore 608521

Course Fees

 

Early Bird Fee: SGD550 per pax
After 1/1/2025: SGD 650 per pax

Inclusive of 1 FREE MYOFUNCTIONAL DEVICE-WORTH SGD135*

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