Poster Submission
Submission Deadline for requested application packet is July 1, 2023.
2023 IAOM Convention
Sponsorship Opportunities
CONVENTION AGENDA
Friday
October 13, 2023
Saturday
October 14, 2023
Sunday
October 15, 2023
Times and speakers subject to change
All times are listed for Mountain Time
Learning Outcomes:
Screen pediatric dental patients for presence of OMD and early childhood malocclusion (ECM) traits by/before age 6 as they will frequently persist (not self-correct) without intervention.
Screen pediatric dental patients for presence of SDB/OSA behavioral traits with a scientifically-validated screening tool called the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ).
Make appropriate referrals to allied pediatric HCP’s based upon signs and symptoms of OMD-ECM-SDB co-morbidities.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Kevin Boyd is a board certified Pediatric Dentist in Chicago who holds an M.Sc. degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. He teaches in the Pediatric Dentistry residency training program at Lurie Children’s Hospital and also serves as a dental consultant to the Lurie Sleep Medicine service.
Dr. Boyd is an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arkansas mentoring PhD research, and also serves as a Visiting Consulting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology where he is collaboratively exploring a hypothetical relationship between changed dietary practices since the Industrial Revolution and diminished human dentofacial development. He lectures worldwide on the topics of Early Childhood Malocclusion (under age 72 months), pediatric sleep-breathing hygiene and Evolutionary Oral Medicine/Darwinian Dentistry.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event. No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships.
Time Ordered Agenda:
50 Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (OMD) and Early Childhood Malocclusion (ECM)
20 Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDO) / Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
20 Referring to allied health care pratcitioners
1.5 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Define the goals of Airway Orthodontics
Classify Mild, Moderate and Severe Sleep Apnea
Compare and contrast different orthodontic treatments
Anticipate treatment interventions for different ages.
Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan for your patients that includes What orthodontic interventions you need AND When those treatments should be initiated.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Kevin Adair is a graduate of the University of California, at San Francisco dental school. Dr. Adair practiced general dentistry for 9 years. During those years he was not satisfied with the orthodontic results he was seeing. He started taking orthodontic courses to try to understand more. He met Dr. Bill Hang and Dr. John Mew in 2002 and realized his passion for non-traditional, health based orthodontics. He sold his dental practice and proceeded on a 7 year journey that culminated in attaining a Masters and Certification in Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Dr. Adair owns and operates 2 orthodontic offices in Northern California: Fairfield and Rocklin. He is an international speaker and educator. He co-founded a study club named Team Airway Study Club that includes a vast array of providers from ENT, Sleep Physician, Cardiologist, Myofunctional Therapist, Osteopaths, Dentists, Orthodontists, and more. Dr. Adair serves on multiple orthodontic organizational boards and was the past president for the North American Facial Orthotropics. Dr. Adair has multiple research publications from undergraduate, dental school, orthodontic residency to private practice.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Adair has assisted teaching for Dr. Bill Hang and has served for years on orthotropic commitees.
Time Ordered Agenda:
20 Introduction to Airway Orthodontics
20 Airway Orthodontics as related to Sleep Apnea
10 Treatment options
10 Treatment interventions
30 Treatment planning
1.5 Instructional Hours
{Acacia Ballroom}
Learning Outcomes:
Explain the concept of developmental reflexes as a journey
Name and summarize several reflexes that impact feeding and speech and language abilities.
Relate the information of reflexes to their personal practice with intake information and evaluation forms.
Speakers Bio:
A graduate of Northwestern Medical School, Elizabeth is a licensed Physical Therapist (MPT) working primarily with children. While initially practicing in the schools, she noticed a growing number of students with no diagnoses but challenged by the school setting. Physical therapy training programs offer explanations only as they relate to hard diagnoses. Without a diagnosis, a normally developing child should be able to throw a ball, skip or stay in their chair. Why was she seeing so many children with challenges that didn’t make sense? Teachers would probe for information that she couldn’t provide. Elizabeth wanted answers beyond what traditional PT could provide.
Determined to help these school children feel more successful and then having a child of her own with regulation challenges and underlying anxiety, Elizabeth dove deeper. While researching, she discovered the importance of primitive reflexes when dealing with the nervous systems’ development. This led to a concentrated study of reflex integration, nutrition and other strategies that has completely transformed her practice to help children and adults. She has developed a comprehensive movement-based program using various modalities to build stronger neural connections. She is passionate about the neuroplasticity of the brain and the opportunity for change.
Elizabeth is the owner of Thrive Therapy in Elmhurst, Illinois, where she serves individuals of all ages, birth – 80 and beyond. She also teaches classes about reflex integration at her office and through the United States to parents, teachers, caregivers and professionals of all backgrounds. Through her studies and experience, she has found that understanding and addressing developmental reflexes may be a missing piece across all developmental domains: feeding, sensory processing, regulation and bonding, social and emotional skills, speech and language abilities, fine and gross motor skills, memory and learning, and higher executive functioning . One of Elizabeth’s main missions is to help grow awareness and understanding of reflex integration so more people can benefit.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
10 Introduction and Definition of a Reflex
5 Explanation of Reflexes as a Journey
45 Introduction to Reflexes that impact Feeding and Speech and Language
20 Review of Intake Questionnaires
10 Q and A
90
1.5 Instructional Hours
{Acacia Ballroom}
Learning Outcomes:
Recognize Impaired Mouth Syndrome I(IMS)
Perform Initial Clinical Assessment Suggestive of IMS
Discuss WholeHealth as a Unifying Philosophy for Collaboration
Provide Guidance on Holistic Mouth Solutions for Impaired Mouth Syndrome
Facilitate Relaunch Vitality in Adults + Bring on Best Face in children
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Felix Liao has put the missing mouth back on the healthcare map with his 4
Amazon best-sellers. His books established him as a thought leader in
healthcare innovation and as an expert Airway-Centered Mouth Doctor (AMD).
Dr. Felix coined the term “Impaired Mouth Syndrome” in 2017 to highlight the
mouth structure’s pivotal role in many medical, dental, and mood
symptoms. He has shown that correcting impaired mouth can breakthrough many
problems resistant to standard treatment. He champions cross
training for healthcare professionals to integrate mind, body, and mouth.
Dr. Liao is the author of
6-Foot Tiger 3-Foot Cage (2017)
Early Sirens (2017)
License To Thrive (2021)
Your Child’s Best Face (2022)
Relaunch Your Vitality
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
Dr. Liao receives royalty income from his books.
Director AMD Training receiving seminar and case mentoring income.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
30 Introduction to Impaired Mouth Syndrome
30 Introduction to WholeHealth
30 Introduction to Holistic Mouth Solutions
30 Interactive Hands-on & Interviews assessment of ImpairedMouth
60 Case Outcomes of Holistic Mouth Solutions based on Impaired Mouth Diagnosis
180
3.0 Instructional Hours; Must attend Part B (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm) to receive credit
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Learning Outcomes:
Recognize Impaired Mouth Syndrome I(IMS)Perform Initial Clinical Assessment Suggestive of IMSDiscuss WholeHealth as a Unifying Philosophy for CollaborationProvide Guidance on Holistic Mouth Solutions for Impaired Mouth SyndromeFacilitate Relaunch Vitality in Adults + Bring on Best Face in children
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Felix Liao has put the missing mouth back on the healthcare map with his 4Amazon best-sellers. His books established him as a thought leader inhealthcare innovation and as an expert Airway-Centered Mouth Doctor (AMD).Dr. Felix coined the term “Impaired Mouth Syndrome” in 2017 to highlight themouth structure’s pivotal role in many medical, dental, and moodsymptoms. He has shown that correcting impaired mouth can breakthrough manyproblems resistant to standard treatment. He champions crosstraining for healthcare professionals to integrate mind, body, and mouth.Dr. Liao is the author of6-Foot Tiger 3-Foot Cage (2017)Early Sirens (2017)License To Thrive (2021)Your Child’s Best Face (2022)Relaunch Your Vitality
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.Dr. Liao receives royalty income from his books.Director AMD Training receiving seminar and case mentoring income.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
30 Introduction to Impaired Mouth Syndrome
30 Introduction to WholeHealth
30 Introduction to Holistic Mouth Solutions
30 Interactive Hands-on & Interviews assessment of ImpairedMouth
60 Case Outcomes of Holistic Mouth Solutions based on Impaired Mouth Diagnosis
180
3.0 Instructional Hours Must attend Part A (1:45 am to 3:15 pm) to receive credit
{Acacia Ballroom}
Times and speakers subject to change
All times are listed for Mountain Time
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify common myofunctional issues in infants and toddlers and understand the potential impact on oral and overall development.
2. Explore collaborative strategies between healthcare professionals to address myofunctional issues earlier, leading to improved outcomes for children.
Course Description:
This course will highlight the importance of early intervention and how collaborative efforts between healthcare professionals can significantly enhance outcomes for children. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of myofunctional issues that can occur in infants and toddlers and explore the potential impact on oral development.
The presentation will shed light on the benefits of a collaborative approach between healthcare providers. Participants will learn effective strategies for working together to address myofunctional issues at an early age. By combining their expertise, these professionals can provide comprehensive screenings, targeted interventions and ongoing support to optimize the functional outcomes for children.
By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge and
collaborative tools to identify, assess and address myofunctional issues in this
population. Join us to discover how early intervention and teamwork can make a
significant difference in the lives of young patients.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event, Owner of Mini Sproutz
Financial Non-Disclosures: IAOM Recording Secretary, IAOM Board of Director Member
Time Ordered Agenda
20-minutes on infant issues
20-minutes on toddler issues
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Learning Outcomes:
1. Participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of normal and abnormal structures in a CBCT scan and report.
2. Participants will be able to apply their knowledge of interpreting CBCT scans and reports to identify potential issues related to myofunctional therapy.
Course Description:
This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to identify structures on a Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scan with specific attention paid to issues that may impact myofunctional therapy.
Participants will learn about the intricacies of nasal anatomy, including turbinates and nasal septum and how deviations or abnormalities in these structures can affect breathing and oral function. The presentation will also delve into the assessment of tonsils and adenoids, highlighting the significance of their size and position in relation to airway obstruction.
Throughout the course, examples will be shared to enhance the participant’s understanding of CBCT interpretation. By the end of the presentation, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge needed to analyze CBCT scans and incorporate their findings into comprehensive myofunctional therapy treatment plans.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event, Owner of Mini Sproutz
Financial Non-Disclosures: IAOM Recording Secretary, IAOM Board of Director Member
Time Ordered Agenda
20- minutes on normal
20- minutes on abnormal
20- minutes on how abnormal can affect myofunctional therapy
60-minutes total
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Learning Outcomes:
Correctly examine infants, toddlers, and teens for RTOTS
Discuss comorbidities related to RTOTS
Conduct infant and toddler examinations without complex detailed assessment tools
Outline the roadblocks we face when treating RTOTS
Collaborate with multiple specialties to maximize care
Speaker Bio:
• Attended Albany College of Pharmacy 1965-1968
• Graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry 1968- 1972
• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Dental Residency 1972-1974
• Past president of the 3rd District Dental Society 1995
• President’s Award 3rd District Dental Society 1996
• 3rd District Dental Society Three Clinician Awards.
A. Feldman-Hunn medal of merit award 1989, B. William B Smith Award 2000, C. Down’s-Ripp Award 2008
• Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry 1980
• Life member of the American Dental Association, (ADA)
• Life Fellow of the American Board of Pediatric dentistry (FABPD)
• Life member of the NYSDA and 3rd District Dental Society of NY
• Member of American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)
• Member of Academy of Laser Dentistry since 2000
• Mastership Academy of Laser Dentistry (MALD)
• ALD : Leon Goldman Award for clinical excellence 2014
• ALD : John Sulewski Distinguished Service award 2022
• Fellow :Pierre Fauchard Academy 2023
• ALD :Speaker and Trainer
• Using multiple Laser wavelengths since 1998 for dental procedures
• ALD advanced Laser proficiency in Erbium:YAG, Nd:YAG , CO2 @9300nm , Standard Proficiency in Diode 810nm,980 nm and 1064 nm lasers
• ICAP 2018 Professional Educator Award
• IATP founding member
• Author of over 30 peer reviewed articles, 2 texts : Atlas of TOTS and SOS 4 TOTS, about lasers, infant frenectomies, and breastfeeding.
• Contributed to various chapters in texts on laser & pediatric dentistry
Dental Clinics of NA
Principles and Practice of Laser dentistry (Editions 1,2,3)
US dentistry 2006
Lasers in Endodontics
• NY TopDOCS: Top Dentist 2021,2022 ,2023
• Today’s Dentistry Recognition 2001,2022 ,2023 Leader in Education
Financial Disclosers: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
In the past I have provided educational presentations, videos, and consultations to Hoya lasers (Erbium:Yag, 810nm and 980 diodes)and Fotona Powerlase Spa and LightWalker Lasers (Erbium:Yag , 1064 Diode laser)s . I have contributed to the development of the infant goggles with Innovative Optics & Infant Protective appliances for Specialized Care, At the present time ,I receive honoraria for training and provide education on Solea procedures, laser safety and laser physics to new Solea Dentists for Convergent Dental (Developer of the Solea laser). I beta test upgrades and software for the Solea all tissue Carbon Dioxide Dental laser (9300nm), as well as a dental consultant to and investor. I am the developer of the TONGUE-Guide ™ with Armor Dental as well as an investor and consultant to Amor Dental.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
20 Defining RTOTS
30 Obstacles we face
30 Systemic effects of RTOTS
20 Lasers
20 Aftercare
120
2.0 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Describe Cranial Strain Patterns
Determine when a Good Physical Therapy Program Needs Myofunctional Therapy
Decide when a Good Myofunctional is Program Might Need Physical Therapy
Discuss when Both Myo and Physio Might Require Further Collaboration–Neurodontics
Time-ordered Agenda:
-Cranial Strains Exist in Patterns: 20 minutes
-When PT Needs Myo: 20 minutes
-When a Good Myo Program Might need PT: 20 minutes
-When Both Might Need Further Collaboration: 20 minutes
-Questions and Discussion: 10 minutes
Speaker Bio:
Jesse graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2004 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. He began his career in Rapid City, SD at an outpatient orthopedic clinic where he worked for 8 years. As part of a team of 10 PT’s, Jess had become an active participant in continuing education. Jess’s focus on serving Western South Dakota with lifetime fitness, health and root positional cause versus peripheral symptom modification fit with PRI concepts seamlessly. He took his first course in PRI in 2006, which evolved into a now passionate interest in Postural Restoration®. When able, he took additional courses and coordinated PRI courses as a host clinic.
In 2012, Jess earned the designation of Postural Restoration Certified™(PRC) as a result of advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns, and the influence of polyarticular chains of muscles on the human body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute®. At the start of 2013, he joined About You Physical Therapy with the goal of becoming a Postural Restoration Center in the near future. He thoroughly enjoys his time with patients and feels called to teach postural restoration, as it was and is central to him remaining in the profession of physical therapy. Jess is a husband and a daddy first and loves spending free time with his favorites—his wife Carrie, and his daughters Alexa, Jenna, Macie and Lillie.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
1.5 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Identify different types of corporate entities and when they’re needed – LLC, S-Corp, PLLC, PC
Indicate the 3 legal documents needed for website protection and identify the specific purpose of each one – Website Disclaimer, Website Terms & Conditions, and Privacy Policy
Identify when medical practitioners need to comply with HIPAA and how to do so when working in person and through telehealth
Identify the legal documents needed to operate an in-person medical practice and an online virtual practice
Recognize the legal issues and risks presented when wanting to operate a virtual practice and crossing state lines to work with patients
Speakers Bio:
Lisa Fraley, JD is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, Speaker,#1 Best-Selling Author of Easy Legal Steps and the host of the “Legally Enlightened” podcast on iTunes. As a Holistic Lawyer®, Lisa blends her legal expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care of a Health & Life Coach through IIN & CoachU. She’s helped thousands of licensed practitioners, health coaches & holistic practitioners, and online business owners protect their businesses & brands with contracts, disclaimers, trademarks and more. Lisa graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Law with a concentration in health law and she holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online. Learn legal tips at lisafraley.com.
Financial Disclosures: Lisa is the owner of Lisa Fraley Legal Coach LLC. She receives income from her legal practice, DIY legal templates and online courses, and speaking fees, and she receives royalties from book sales.
Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Lisa is the host of the Legally Enlightened Podcast.
Time Ordered Agenda:
15 Introduction & Overview
15 Understanding Corporate Entities
15 Legal Protection for Your Website
15 HIPAA Compliance
15 Legal Documents for In-Person and Telehealth
30 Legal Issues & Risks of Virtual Online Practices
15 Q&A
120
2.0 Instructional Hours
{Acacia Ballroom}
Times and speakers subject to change
All times are listed for Mountain Time
Learning Outcomes:
Identify Cranial Nerve Function
Identify Cranial Nerve Dysfunction
Activate Cranial Nerve Sensory components
Activate Cranial Nerve Motor Components
Identify When to refer out
Speaker Bio:
Lois is a dynamic, disciplined professional who has developed a wellness paradigm based upon the essential component of oxygen. She is passionate about educating all communities of the significance of the oxygen content in their brains as well as the rest of the body. Most importantly, she focuses on developing each person’s ability to impact their own physiology for themselves. In essence, her goal is to design airways for breathing.
Lois started with CranioFacial development as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois. In 1982, she moved to Arizona and has practiced the principles of prevention and wellness ever since. In 2000, she developed, built and staffed Homeward Bound Dental Clinic, supporting families of domestic violence to rebuild their smiles. Her core competencies include, but are not limited to, Restorative Breathing, Restorative Sleep, CranioFacial Homeostasis, Neuro Ergonomics, Ergonomic Stabilization, OroFacial Myology, Posture Restoration, Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Support.
Lois has been educating populations since 2000, from physicians, dentists, chiropractors, psychologists, physical therapists, dental hygienists, myofunctional therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, exercise physiologists, personal trainers, sports teams, Olympic hopefuls, educators of all grades and parents with her trademark techniques to improve brain body connection in optimizing human potential.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
10 Cranial Nerve 12
10 Cranial Nerve 11
10 Cranial Nerve 10
10 Cranial Nerve 9
10 Cranial Nerve 8
10 Cranial Nerve 7
10 Cranial Nerve 6
10 Cranial Nerve 5
10 Cranial Nerve 4
10 Cranial Nerve 3
10 Cranial Nerve 2
10 Cranial Nerve 1
120
1.5 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Identify the bones, soft tissue and nerve conduction pathways associated with the head neck and Temporomandibular Joint. (TMJ)
Identify common musculoskeletal disorders of the head, neck and TMJ
Recognize how the TMJ Influences cognition
Implement basic treatment approach: Using a holistic patient centered treatment model approach
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Karen-Ann Gordon DC, RDH is a chiropractic physician, dental hygienist, speaker, instructor, and a healthcare educator. She is one of the co- founders of SWIIFT Inc., a nonprofit organization that empowers women towards their education and professional pursuits in healthcare.
Her practice philosophy focuses on treating TMJ conditions, oral systemic health, pregnant women, and optimizing overall health and wellness.
Her speaking engagements include courses related to:
1. Let’s connect the Dots: How The Temporomandibular Joint Influences Posture and Cognition.
2. Temporomandibular Joint and the Connection to Body’s Neuromuscular System.
3. Ergonomics: What’s Nutrition Got to do with it.
4. Let’s Connect the Dots: Temporomandibular Joint’s influence on posture.
5. How the TMJ and Oral Systemic Health are connected.
She is also an active member for the American Chiropractic Association, Faculty of American Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, Florida Dental Hygiene Association. American Dental Hygiene Association.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
5 Introduction and Overview
25 Anatomy and Nerve Conduction Pathway
15 Musculoskeletal Disorders related to head neck and TMJ
15 TMJ influence on Cognition
15 Treatment Approach
15 Question and Answer
90
1.5 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Discuss how birth injuries can compromise tongue function, facial growth and “airway” development.
Describe how early intervention can create optimal facial and “airway” growth.
Define the triad of tongue dysfunction, TMD and neck pain.
Define Cranial Osteopathy and the integrative approach to treating craniofacial dysfunctions.
Describe the underlying etiologies of nasal congestion.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Tasha Turzo DO FCA graduated from Western University, Pomona, California in 1994 where she received a Post Graduate Osteopathic Manual Medicine/Anatomy Fellowship. She completed her internship at the UCSF Family Medicine Residency. She has been in private practice since 1995 practicing osteopathy, homeopathy, functional medicine, prolotherapy/PRP and specializing in craniofacial dysfunctions. In 2023 Dr. Turzo was awarded “Fellow of the Cranial Academy.” An honorary award recognizing the leaders in cranial osteopathy.
Dr. Turzo has been teaching extensively in the field of craniofacial dysfunctions since 1997. She began co-treating patients with Dr. Nordstrom (creator of the ALF appliances) in 1995. She is a founding member of AEI (ALF Educational Institute) and has taught (to date, 2023) 32 weekend courses to osteopaths, dentists and myofunctional therapists.
Dr. Turzo presents an 11 hour on-demand course “The ALF Approach” as well as a hands-on course, “Treating Craniofacial Complexities.” Dr. Turzo is the administrator of “The ALF Approach Mentorship Program” which is an interprofessional patient case-centered online educational program.
Dr. Turzo is an internationally recognized expert in the application of osteopathy and functional dentistry, with a focus on the use of the ALF device and TMD. Dr. Turzo published her book The ALF Approach in 2021. Dr. Turzo is also medical director of the nutritional IV and injectables clinics, BeWell IV https://www.bewelliv.com/.
Dr. Turzo’s published articles, links to podcasts will be available in her website.
Learn more about Dr. Tasha Turzo, here.
Financial Disclosures: Conference Registration, Speaker Honorarium, Travel Stipend, hotel/lodging for conference event.
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time Ordered Agenda:
30 Birth Injuries
10 Early Intervention
10 Triad of Tongue Dysfunction
20 Cranial Osteopathy
20 Etiologies of Nasal Congestion
1.5 Instructional Hours
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Learning Outcomes:
Palpate the CranioSacral Rhythm.
Use the CranioSacral Rhythm to assess for orofacial dysfunction.
Identify indications for application of basic CranioSacral techniques for orofacial dysfunction.
Perform basic CranioSacral Therapy techniques for Orofacial dysfunction.
Speaker Bio:
Lisa is a Certified CranioSacral Therapy Instructor and is honored to have had the opportunity to guide and instruct fabulous people in fascinating locations all over the world during her 18 years teaching for the Upledger Institute International. She earned Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy as well as National Certification in Athletic Training and has decades of experience treating a variety of patient types.
Financial Disclosures: IAHE has received a speaker honorarium for this presentation.
Lisa will receive compensation for her presentation through IAHE
No other relevant financial relationships exist.
Non-Financial Disclosures: No existing relevant non-financial relationships
Time ordered agenda:
10 Description of CranioSacral System
10 CST principles/blended touch
15 CSR self-palpation exercise
15 CSR assessment/findings
20 Still point description/self-practice
30 Temporal, Hyoid, & TMJ techniques
10 Direction of Energy
10 Conclusion/questions
120
2.0 Instructional Hours
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