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WHO CAN PRACTICE MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY?
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Professional Requirements for Practicing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the UK
In the UK, professionals providing diagnostics and treatment planning in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) must hold a valid qualification and maintain registration with either:
- The General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist, or
- The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) as a Speech and Language Therapist.
These qualifications ensure a comprehensive understanding of the stomatognathic system and provide advanced education in clinical therapeutic treatments. Practitioners also receive in-depth training in varied learning styles, clinical referral pathways, working under clinical supervision, case documentation, and evidence-based practice.
Maintaining Professional Registration
To practice Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the UK, professionals must uphold their GDC or RCSLT registration. Additionally, international practice requirements vary by country, and practitioners providing remote treatment to patients abroad must ensure compliance with local regulations.
If offering Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy services internationally, practitioners must:
- Be registered with their profession’s regulatory body.
- Ensure that their medical malpractice insurance covers the countries where their patients are located.
Insurance policies and coverage costs may vary based on the practitioner’s qualifications and geographic scope of practice, so it is advisable to discuss specifics directly with the indemnity insurance provider.
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Requirements for Practicing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the UK
To provide Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) as an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Practitioner (OMTP) or Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Assistant (OMTA) in the UK, practitioners must adhere to the British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT) guidelines, which include the following:
A. Professional Qualification and Registration
Practitioners must hold a valid qualification and be registered with:
- The General Dental Council (GDC) as a Registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist (RDHT), Dentist (DDS) or Registered Dental Nurse (RDN), or
- The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT).
B. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Training
Completion of at least basic postgraduate training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy from an approved provider, such as:
- The British Institute of Orofacial Myology® (TBIOM®)
- The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
- The Breathe Institute
C. Continuing Professional Development
Practitioners must actively work towards further education in related fields, including but not limited to:
- Breathing re-education
- Dental sleep medicine and airway health
- Dental occlusion classification
- Tethered oral tissue assessment & wound healing management
- TMJ therapy
- Infant and child development
- Primitive reflexes and sensory systems
- Fascia systems
- Lactation support
D. Medical Malpractice Insurance
Practitioners must hold valid medical malpractice insurance that explicitly covers the provision of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in the UK. If treating international patients remotely, coverage must also extend to the relevant countries and be specified in writing within the policy.
E. Professional Membership and Development
To support ongoing education and professional growth, practitioners should belong to a recognized society or association in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. This includes participating in regular professional development sessions, with attendance documented and traceable.
The BSMFT offers monthly professional development sessions to support practitioners in fulfilling this requirement.
Join the BSMFT
If you have any questions or would like to become a BSMFT member, please click the link below:
Alternatively, feel free to email us for further inquiries.
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