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The British Society of Myofunctional Therapy

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OMD

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. OMDs can directly and/or indirectly affect breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, TMJ movement, dental hygiene, the stability of orthodontic treatment, facial aesthetics and more.

Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is the “neuromuscular re-education or re-patterning of the orofacial muscles.” This therapy includes facial and tongue exercises and behaviour modification techniques, to promote proper tongue position and improved breathing, chewing and swallowing.

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BSMFT Members are invited to our monthly study clubs and get unlimited access to past sessions and other content. Throughout the year we have a line up of incredible UK based functional healthcare providors who are pioneers in their fields.

Research

The BSMFT is committed to the provision of evidence based clinical treatment, find the latest research providing information and data validating Myofunctional Therapy as a key adjunctive to optimal oral and airway health.

Who can treat OMDs

“Orofacial Myology is postgraduate training for Dental Care Professionals (Dental Hygienist and Therapists, Dentists, Orthodontic Therapists, Dental Nurses) and Speech and Language Therapists. In the UK these are the only healthcare professionals with the skill set, knowledge of the head and neck, and remit to train in this field and provide this specialist treatment.

Note: Dental Nurses trained in Orofacial Myology will be able to assist with the provision of the therapy only. OMD s diagnostics and treatment planning are reserved for those Orofacial Myology practitioners who have diagnostics and treatment planning of the stomatognathic system within their scope of practice.

Other Health care professionals may be able to take familiarisation training in the subject to enhance referral pathways and provide patient information.”

Evidence Based Practice (EBP)

Nice Guidelines utilising Myofunctional Therapy

NICE Guidelines

Guidence and policy utilising Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional Therapy as a Treatment Consideration excerpt

Myofunctional Therapy as a Treatment Consideration

Management of the Developing Dentition and Occulsion

Page 5, paragraph 2

Excerpt from Obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s Evidence review

Myofunctional Therapy as an Intervention

Obstructive sleep apnoea/ hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s Evidence Review N: Adherence

Page 7, paragraph 1

Management of Temporomandibular Disorders – GP Advice Surgical Threshold Policy

Management of Temporomandibular Disorders

GP Advice Surgical Threshold Policy

Evidence and references to support this policy are available in Part 2 of this policy

1000 ’s

Individuals helped with Myofunctional Therapy

30+ years

Treating OMD’s with Myofunctional Therapy

12+ Countries

Practising Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

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British Society of Myofunctional Therapy

Derek Mahony is a Sydney based Orthodontist

Interview Dr. Derek Mahony

Dr Derek Mahony is a world renowned Registered Specialist Orthodontist and expert in Dentofacial Orthopaedics who has trained thousands of dentists.

​BDS (Syd), MScOrth (Lon), DOrthRCS (Edin), MDOrthRCPS (Glas), MOrthRCS (Eng), FRCD (Can), MOrth RCS (Edin), FICD, IBO, FACD, FICCDE, FIADFE, FPFA, Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (WA), Grad Dip Dent (Ortho)

​Diplomate of the International Board of Orthodontics


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