Welcome to the
British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT)
The BSMFT is dedicated to advancing Myofunctional Therapy (MFT), also known as Orofacial Myology, through an interdisciplinary, evidence-based approach. Our mission is to promote clinical excellence, research, and collaboration among healthcare professionals.
We strive to enhance clinical practice, support scientific research, and foster teamwork among Dental Care Professionals (DCPs), speech therapists, and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes. Through education, professional development, and shared knowledge, we empower practitioners in the UK and beyond.
Led by a board of experienced clinicians, BSMFT is committed to developing best practices, facilitating knowledge exchange, and promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional Therapy (MFT) focuses on correcting dysfunctional muscle patterns of the face, mouth, and throat. It helps improve breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speech by retraining the muscles and optimizing oral function. This therapy is used to address conditions such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and orofacial muscle imbalances.
Whether you’re a clinician or researcher, join us in shaping the future of MFT
Myofunctional Therapy (also known as Orofacial Myology)
is a postgraduate training for:
- Dental Hygienist and Therapists,
- Dentists,
- Orthodontic Therapists,
- Dental Nurses
- Speech and Language Therapists
Who We Are
The British Society of Myofunctional Therapy
Become a Member
Why Join the BSMFT
Directory
Find a Myofunctional Therapist
OMD & OMT Explained
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.
BSMT Explained
Study Club
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.
Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
See more MFT supporting research
We have extensive research on the benefits of MFT
Why Myofunctional Therapy is Important
An interview with Dr. Derek Mahony
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
