Presented by: Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

Mysteries of Myofunctional Therapy

CE Hours: 6 (Online)

Online Dates:

Part 1: Thursday, September 3rd - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Part 2: Thursday, September 10th - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Part 3: Thursday, September 17th - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Course Description:

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) has a long history within the dental hygiene profession and has become an increasingly recognized area of clinical practice.

This introductory course provides dental hygienists with a foundational understanding of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). Participants will explore relevant anatomy, normal oral rest posture, common signs and symptoms of OMDs, and practical screening strategies that can be incorporated into a comprehensive dental hygiene assessment.

Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to recognize potential OMDs, identify when referral to other healthcare providers may be appropriate, and determine whether further education in myofunctional therapy may complement their professional practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and describe its role within oral health and interdisciplinary care.

2. Identify key anatomical structures and functions related to orofacial growth and development.

3. Distinguish normal oral rest posture from common patterns associated with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).

4. Identify common signs, symptoms, and contributing factors associated with OMDs.

5. Apply basic screening principles to recognize potential OMDs and identify when referral to another healthcare provider may be appropriate.

This 6-hour online course is a pre-requisite for the Full Myo Practical Program (30 hours)

Can’t attend live? No problem! All sessions are recorded and automatically uploaded to your rdhu Members Portal within 2–3 days — no need to request access. You'll receive immediate access to the portal, post-test quiz, and certificate right after the course. Recordings remain available for 30 days.

What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course

The introduction to Myofunctional Therapy was a wonderful experience and insightful. Reminding RDH in general practice that signs and symptoms are seen daily. Our clients/patients need us to advocate for them to make a difference. ~ Rebecca
The course was a great introduction to the topic of myofunctional therapy. It got me thinking of all the clinical signs I see every day on my patients that I now know are signs that clients may need myofunctional therapy. ~ Emily
Joe was a fabulous presenter. Information is informative and easy to follow along. It was a great introduction to myofunctional therapy, OMD, and its correlation to airway and functional dentistry. Knowing and working with Joe in the past, made the mini course somewhat predictable, but I still learnt some things and I can’t wait to take the full course, as I know I will learn lots in that course. ~ Carrie
Fantastic course. Exceeded exceptions. Joe is obviously a subject expert and provided an in-depth introduction to myofunctional therapy. ~ Laura
Joe was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and presented in a clear, organized, well paced manner. Answered all questions. He seemed genuinely excited to review submitted case photos and showed his passion for myo and the dental hygiene profession. Excellent! ~ Lisa
It was a great introductory to myofunctional therapy, I can't wait to dive deeper into this discipline. ~ Ferzana
This was well presented and the information provided was understandable and this knowledge will be carried into my hygiene practice. ~ Katrina
Very informative, addressing great ideas that could easily transition into daily practice. ~ Brenda
This online course was both insightful and interesting! Joe is a great educator in this topic and I look forward to learning more as I just registered for the 30-hour course. ~ Bethany
Loved it! Very informative and definitely something I’m interested in pursuing. I never realized the power it could have on clients to get an early assessment and why more aren’t doing it. ~ Allison
Joe provided an amazing course that is very relevant to what we truly see in our clients everyday. He has provided some key gems to aid us in assessing existing conditions and most importantly in the prevention of lifelong problems. RDHU continues to offer the highest quality continuing education for lifelong learning! ~ Dorothy
Joe presented the course very well and answered all our questions with very good information. It was such an intensive but very informative course. Thank You. ~ Rejjie
This course was exceptionally informative, relatable, and very intriguing. It's allowed me to change my vision and see my clients in a different way. I can't wait to look at everyone with a new view point and bring their care to another level. Thank you! ~ Priscilla
Joe had a great presentation. He made me feel more comfortable talking with my patients about this topic if they are presenting with current issues in their mouth. ~ Stephanie
The impact that myofunctional therapy has in the dental industry is something that all dental professionals should be aware of. ~Nicky