WELCOME TO THE IAOM WEBSITE

The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) welcomes you to our home page. IAOM is the professional and certification organization for the Orofacial Myology Practitioner. This is the resource site for IAOM members and those interested in Myofunctional disorders and those wanting membership and career information.

IAOM provides information about Orofacial Myological disorders including: tongue thrust, improper mouth posture and incorrect swallowing patterns. This website offers you the opportunity to learn about these disorders and their resulting consequences. To gain a better understanding about the importance of eliminating incorrect oral habits we encourage you to read "What's Orofacial Myology" and the "Parents page".

A complete listing of the membership can be found in the Member Directory. Our members will be happy to answer any of your questions.

CORE STATEMENT
The Orofacial Myologist is trained to evaluate and treat patients with a variety of oral and facial muscle dysfunctions. Certified Orofacial Myologists (COM) or Orofacial Myologists in the process of becoming certified may also have additional training in speech/language pathology, dental hygiene or other health related fields that the IAOM has determined to be within the scope of practice of Orofacial Myology.

MISSION OF THE IAOM
To improve the health of the public by advancing the art and science of Orofacial Myology; by increasing the awareness of and ensuring the access to quality primary health care for the treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional disorders; by maintaining the highest standards possible through promotion of educational opportunities, increasing the body of knowledge through scientific research, administration of the certification process, representing the interests of Orofacial Myologists, and promoting interdisciplinary linkages.

MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION
For information regarding membership and certification requirements click on membership button.

IAOM Website Content
 Members are encouraged to submit material of potential interest to the IAOM community. All new materials must be approved for posting by the IAOM. Additionally; suggested revisions, content corrections, updates and general edits must put in writing for approval by the IAOM. Please direct all content communications to Debbie Munoz at debsmile@gmail.com until further notice.

Technical problems or help regarding this website may be directed to IAOM webmaster Bill Jones at wfj@smkservices.com for assistance.

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