September 2024 CE Event: “Oral Motor/Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Treatment Across the Lifespan"
Address: 2001 K Street NW, Third Floor North, Washington, D.C.
Location: DCDS Headquarters, 14th Floor Rooftop Conference Room
Meeting Attendance Note: Live streaming of this presentation is not available for those who want to access the presentation virtually. The recording of the presentation will be made available to all registrants within 48 hours of the presentation.
Contact: Cheryl Michi
Email: info@dcdental.org
Phone: (202) 367-1163
Registration closes the Monday before the event at 5pm.
Tuesday September 10, 2024
5:45pm to 6:00pm Business Meeting
6:00pm to 7:00pm Session 1
7:15pm to 8:15pm Session 2
You may register for one session or both.
Please note pricing:
- Members: $0
- Non-Members Presentation Recording: $75
- Non-Members In-Person $110
- Dental Office Staff Presentation Recording: $45
- Dental Office Staff In-Person: $75
Topic: “Oral Motor/Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Treatment Across the Lifespan"
Instructor: Gillian Gladstone Teran
Session 1: The Foundations and Dysfunction of the Oral Mechanism
We will define oral motor/orofacial myofunctional disorders, understand what these entail, and learn about what is considered normal vs. abnormal function with key structures of the oral mechanism.
Learning Objectives Session 1:
- Defining the oral motor “umbrella” and what consists of oral motor dysfunction.
- Defining normal vs. abnormal orofacial structures and function.
- Understanding the phases and the development of swallowing.
- Understanding speech sound development.
Session 2: Causes Continued; the Oral-Motor Evaluation and Treatment Process
We will discuss the process of evaluation, treatment and review research and case studies.
Learning Objectives Session 2:
- To further discuss structural and habitual causes and limitations that lead to oral motor dysfunction, specifically restricted frenums and noxious habits.
- To determine the process of identifying and resolving oral motor dysfunction (i.e., Evaluation, treatment plan).
- To determine optimal plans of care and timelines of interventions provided by the “team” or pertinent providers.
- To review case studies and discuss relevant research to support evidence-based success with oral-motor/myofunctional treatment.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
About the Speaker: Gillian Gladstone Teran
Gillian Gladstone Teran is a Speech-Language Pathologist and an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist™. She has over 12 years of experience in private practice. Gillian has also worked in and collaborated with numerous public and nonpublic schools and daycares across the DC Metropolitan area. Gillian founded her private practice, Gladstone Speech, in 2017, specializing in speech, feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor/orofacial myofunctional disorders. Clients of all ages have improved with her and her team’s care. Gillian also provides hands-on mentorship to her team of clinicians and consults with Speech-Language Pathologists across the country, as well as with local dental and orthodontic practices. She loves to present and educate health and medical professionals about orofacial dysfunction and ways to create collaborative success for all patients.
Gillian earned her Master's degree from the University of Maryland and her Bachelor's degree from Miami University. She is certified with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed in Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Gillian is an active member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM™).
