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AbstractThe roll of tethered oral tissues (TOTS) such as an infant’s tongue and upper lip attachment are often overlooked or dismissed as cause of infant distress or maternal discomfort during breastfeeding. Successful resolution of problems and understanding of these two…
AbstractOsteoporosis is a skeletal disorder that is characterized by decreased bone mass density and increased susceptibility to fractures. It is known as a “silent epidemic” and substantially impacts individuals as well as the health care resources. This article provides an…
Since I wrote this editorial, the field of sleep disorders has exploded and included myofunctional therapy as an adjunctive treatment. Many studies are now showing that airway surgery such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy alone are not enough to reverse the…
The Annual Spring Meeting (ASM) is the Ontario Dental Association’s signature dental conference and trade show. Now in its 148th year, the ASM continues to be a prominent gathering place for all dental professionals. The ASM offers an unparalleled education…
Recently I have been introduced to an emerging treatment modality called orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT). “Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is neuro-muscular re-education of the oral facial muscles through a series of exercises, to assist in the normalization of the developing or…
Re: Articaine and paresthesia in dental anaesthesia: neurotoxicity or procedural trauma? (Toma et al., February 2015) It may seem odd for me to write a letter to you about an article that I recommended for publication, but that’s what I’m…
ABSTRACTThe use of a light-force oral mechanism to facilitate orofacial reorganization and optimize oral-motor function. INTRODUCTIONThis orofacial reorganization and optimized oral-motor function also allows for an enhanced genetic expression in cranial facial growth and development. Challenges to orofacial form and…
Chief ComplaintBoris (not his real name) is a young man in his early twenties who presented with constant uncontrollable and embarrassing masticatory and cervical muscle movement disorders. HistoryBoris is a 22-year-old male who resides with his family in Northern Maine…
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