- Describe the development of the face from fetal life to adulthood
- Categorize the five dimensions of a tongue-tie
- Assess conditions of adult and child intra and extraoral findings
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Today’s Trifecta: Toxins, Airway, and Dentition Presented by Lorie Miller Steven, DMD, AIAOMT -
Airway dysfunction compromises total body health and development so early intervention is critical. Learn what can and should be done in the dental office. Identify the signs of brewing airway issues and learn the root causes. What appliances and other tools are available to help ensure proper growth? Let’s help all children grow properly. It starts in infancy. The dental hygienist is the key healthcare provider to spot these problems. Let’s start an Airway Revolution! -
Mastership (MIAOMT) is the highest education level available to IAOMT members who have already achieved Accreditation & Fellowship. It requires the submission and board approval of a scientific review, along with an additional 500 hours of documented research, education, or service. Mastership Requirements- Accreditation & Fellowship
- 500 credits in addition to Fellowship (for a total of 1,000 credits)
- One Scientific Review in addition to a scientific review for Fellowship (For a total of two scientific reviews)
- 75% majority approval by the Board of Directors
- Completed Application (will be included in email acknowledging purchase)
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Recognize scientifically supported recommendations for minimizing mercury exposure during amalgam filling removal. -
Recognize the impact of mercury pollution from dental amalgam and other sources and measures being taken to reduce mercury releases to the environment. -
Kalee Eich, RDH, HIAOMT, is a premier speaker and top biological dental hygienist practicing in one of the leading biological dental offices in the United States. This course will bridge the gap between oral health and systemic physiology, reframing periodontal disease as a manifestation of broader metabolic, inflammatory, airway, sleep, and lifestyle-driven processes. Together, we will explore how oral dysbiosis, airway dysfunction, sleep disruption, skeletal muscle health, inflammation, and glycemic control intersect to influence periodontal stability and whole-body health. Special emphasis will be placed on translating these connections into clinical practice through objective data, including aMMP-8 testing to identify active collagen breakdown and disease activity. Learning Outcomes:- Identify key oral-systemic connections, including metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and microbial imbalance in periodontal disease progression.
- Explain how airway health, sleep quality, and skeletal muscle function influence oral inflammation, glycemic control, and healing capacity.
- Apply salivary diagnostics, including aMMP-8 testing, to assess active disease and enhance clinical decision-making.
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