The American Laser Study Club - CE Programs

Over the last 40 years, lasers have become an important tool in both dentistry and medicine. The most frequently mentioned advantages of using dental lasers include improved healing, precision in surgery, and a generally bloodless field. The FDA has cleared several different laser wavelengths for use in dentistry.
It is imperative that the surgeon understand how to choose the appropriate parameters (i.e., wavelength, power, time, and beam spot size) to achieve the desired results with minimum collateral damage to the tissue.
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The laser dentistry continuing education courses listed below help train dentists, oral surgeons, and other related medical professionals about the most popular dental laser wavelengths, physics of laser surgery, means of controlling a laser effect on tissue, and techniques of dental laser use.
DATE:  ongoing, check site
LOCATION: Online - Click Here
PRESENTERS: Sarah Hornsby and Guests

MyoMentor Program -
​Sarah Hornsby

The MyoMentor program draws on the latest research on the field, and covers sleep apnea and tongue-tie in detail. These two specific topics are powering myofunctional therapy into the mainstream, and understanding how to address them is critical in any myofunctional therapy practice. This program is designed to allow graduates to start seeing patients from the day they graduate, and to have ongoing support and encouragement.
TO REGISTER : Call (206) 235-9166
or e-mail - sarah@myomentor.com
ONLINE:
Do you see patients who suffer chronic headaches?
Do you see patients who have TMJ issues?
It IS possible to provide fast chemical free pain relief and improved articular function to those patients who always seem to be suffering.
UNDERSTAND the relationship between tongue posture, airway, sleep and cervical posture in relation to chronic headache and TMD.
LEARN fast, simple and effective hands-on FNFT techniques and help patients with immediate and effective pain relief.
Effective early interventions for TMD and headache pain.
*TBI Affiliate Course, presented by Timothy J. King, and Sarah Beach.
*This course is currently limited to SLPs, DDS, and RdHs. 
DATE:  February 19-22, 2020
LOCATION: TBI Calabasas
​4505 Las Virgenes Rd. Suite 209
​Calabasas, CA 91302
PRESENTERS: Kristie Gatto

Understanding the Orofacial Complex - Kristie Gatto

This coursework and associated materials have been designed to help the professional understand the philosophy behind myofunctional disorders and facilitate a better understanding of appropriate starting points for intervention based on a systematic hierarchy. 
DATE:  29 & 30 May 2020
LOCATION: 
TBI: Calabasas
4505 Las Virgenes Rd. Suite 209
​Calabasas, CA 91302

13 CE Credits
IAOM Approved Course

Secrets of the Thumb sucking Clinic : 2-day Mini Residency

This course is for clinicians who are ready for a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the treatment of oral habits in the 21st century.  The first of it’s kind, this course combines cutting edge research with evidence-based learning to show clinicians how to help their patients with complex oral habits such as thumb and finger sucking behaviors.

Based on research published by The Thumbsucking Clinic™ in The International Dental Journal, this course will teach an individualized treatment approach based on physiological and psychological principles through both didactic and kinesthetic learning over 2 days.

IAOM, Myofunctional Therapy Certification

DATE: Multiple (see site)
LOCATION: Los Angeles (see site for details)
PRESENTER: IAOM (more info on site)
Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ 
Over 24 years specializing in OPT, myofunctional disorders and feeding disorders. Employed by the Ridgefield Board of Education, runs a private practice in Ridgefield, NJ, board chair of the Oral Motor Institute, member of the TalkTools® speakers bureau.
DATE: August 7-8, 2020
LOCATION: Belleville, NJ (see site)
TARGET AUDIENCE: SLPs, OTs, IBCLC, Dentists, Surgeons, ENTs and RDHs. 

ROBYN MERKEL-WALSH -2 Day WORKSHOP: 
The Functional *REMEDIATION* of TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues)

This course explores the functional assessment of TOTs and reviews current well-respected assessment tools which describe structure.  With these tools, Lori and Robyn have developed the Merkel-Walsh & Overland TOTs Protocol which looks at structure, oral motor function, pre-feeding, feeding and speech. Participants will learn to use this tool to identify the possible need for a TOTs referral, and the functional impact this diagnosis may have on feeding and speech. Their unique style of “task analysis” is a practical strategy for assessment that is immediately carried over into developing a treatment program for neuro-muscular re-education. ​

Sleep is your superpower

DATE: On Demand
LOCATION: Linkedin (Online)
PRESENTER: Nancy H. Rothstein, MBA
Sleep is mandatory. You can’t outsource it and you can’t negotiate it—and it has a powerful impact on everything you do while you’re awake. So why not build habits to optimize your sleep and live your best life? Learn how to make sleep a priority and take steps to achieve sleep wellness. The Sleep Ambassador®, Nancy Rothstein, shares tips for optimizing sleep and performing at your best in work and life. Learn how to prioritize sleep, assess your sleep, create the right sleep environment, and adopt strategies to fall asleep and stay asleep. Nancy offers concrete, practical advice based on research and science—so you can master sleep as your superpower.
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BREATHCOaCH

DATE: On Demand
LOCATION: Linkedin (Online)
PRESENTER: Nancy H. Rothstein, MBA
Sleep is mandatory. You can’t outsource it and you can’t negotiate it—and it has a powerful impact on everything you do while you’re awake. So why not build habits to optimize your sleep and live your best life? Learn how to make sleep a priority and take steps to achieve sleep wellness. The Sleep Ambassador®, Nancy Rothstein, shares tips for optimizing sleep and performing at your best in work and life. Learn how to prioritize sleep, assess your sleep, create the right sleep environment, and adopt strategies to fall asleep and stay asleep. Nancy offers concrete, practical advice based on research and science—so you can master sleep as your superpower.
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DATE: April 19-22, 2020
LOCATION: TBI Calabasas
​4505 Las Virgenes Rd. Suite 209
​Calabasas, CA 91302
PRESENTERS: Kimberly Benkert

Comprehensive Orofacial MyoFUNCTIONAL THERAPY - Kimberly Benkert

This 28-hr CE course provides a comprehensive evidence-based didactic and clinical learning experience presenting philosophies, principles, and insight into the specialty treatment area of Orofacial Myology as practiced on a global basis.  This course emphasizes the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, implementation of therapeutic techniques, and evaluation of orofacial myofunctional disorders. It qualifies as the prerequisite course to apply for the IAOM Certification Examination.
TO REGISTER : Call (708) 805-3846
or e-mail - kbenkert@gmail.com
DATE:  See site - Ongoing
LOCATION: See site 
PRESENTERS: Dr. Bill Hang

Dr. Bill Hang - Orthotropics
​Mini-Residency

Dr. Hang teaches an Orthotropics® mini-residency for orthodontists and general dentists from around the world. Residents learn how to optimize facial development in young children during four 2-day sessions held over the course of one year.

​William M Hang DDS MSD  has committed his career to advancing a paradigm of thinking in orthodontics that rejects traditional retractive techniques in patients of all ages.
His Face Focused® treatment techniques are designed to: develop the jaws forward, never backward; create better facial balance & more pleasing facial appearance; protect and/or expand the airway; and produce broad smiles that are complete to the corners of the mouth. When it comes to orthodontics Dr. Hang does not believe that one treatment can fit every patient. Over the years, experience has taught him that the easier way to treat is not always the best way to treat. But, he always strives to keep treatment times shorter rather than longer. His goals are: to educate as many patients, parents and professionals about the benefits of the Face Focused® Philosophy as possible; to continue to develop treatments based on Face Focused® principles for patients of all ages; and to teach these methods to other dentists and orthodontists worldwide through seminars, workshops and mini-residencies. The 3 areas of expertise for which he is best known are…

Airway Focused Dentistry-Mini Residency

DATE: Multiple (see site)
LOCATION: Multiple (see site)
PRESENTER: Mark A. Cruz DDS, Barry Raphael DMD