Fwd: Orofacial News Updates

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Below is an email I received from an oromyofacial therapist I know. It was very serendipitous I received it the same day I read the question about chewing.It includes some suggestions as substitutes for inappropriate oral stimIf the list moderator gives permission, I can send the question to her and she can address the group specifically herself.Just a suggestion. Begin forwarded message:Date: September 20, 2009 10:02:24 AM PDTTo: "Barbara Greene" Subject: Orofacial News Updates ACADEMY OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPYBarbara J. Greene, COMJoy L. Moeller, BS, RDH, COM 162 W. Carmel GreenPort Hueneme, CA 93041-1086 OROFACIAL NEWS UPDATES LITTLE-SPILL DRINKING CUP (An attendee from our last course)A better alternative to the SIPPY CUP that can cause anterior open bites, retruded mandibles, and abnormal lip development http://service.maddak.comClick on "Review Catalogue"..."drinking"....it is midway down the list. XYLIMELTS for dry mouthMulti-purpose..stimulates saliva for the dry mouth, reduces harmful bacteria, helps to maintain good breathAlso a nice round mint that is good to place on the middle of the tongue and hold against the top of the mouth...for week mid-tongue patients, bilateral flares, learning correct tongue contactwww.oralhealth.com They will send samples (Thanks to Beth , RDH) (From Del Castillo, SLP)From an occupational therapist that she works with to use instead of using the pacifier/thumb sucking and for hyperactive/autistic children...these are sensory integration techniquesCalming Techniques* warm bath *deep pressure massage *joint compressions *stretches *snulling in a sleeping bag, bean bag chair, large pillows *blanket wrap or swaddling for a younger child *firm pressure and skin-t-skin contact *slow rocking or swaying -head to heel direction *slow swinging in a blanket-back & forth direction*jycra/spandex clothing *weighted vest or collar *lavender, vanilla, banana, or other soothing smells*hideout, fort, quiet corner *fidget toys *progressive muscle relaxation *white noise or quiet music with a steady beat*bear hugs-child faces away from you *hugging a teddy bear, giving self hugs *finger hugs and tugs *reduced noice and light levels (turn off the TV, radio, and lights)Organizing techniquesHelps a child who is either over or under active become focused and attentive*Using curly straws for liquids *Vibration-use of a vibrating pillow, battery vibrating wiggle pen*Proprioceptive activities, especially hanging, pushing, pulling or lifting heavy objects*Chewing-blowing *Swimming *Adding rhythm to activitiesAltering TechniquesAlerting experiences can help a child who is under-reactive to sensory input, passive or lethargic become more focused and attentive, but avoid over stimulation*Bright lighting and fresh, cool air *Fast swinging *Quick unpredictable movement such as bouncing on a ball or mini-trampoline or lap *Cold water play *Running-tag games, hide'n seek, errands*Sitting on a ball chair, water mat, or air pillow *Mist face with cool water from a spray bottle*Cause & effect toys with sounds and lights *Stong odours (perfume, peppermint, etc.)*Visually stimulating roomsFidgit toys...excellent for nail biters, thumb-finger suckers, autistic children Figit For Your Digit Relaxus Products Figit-L105CRP FIDGET: WWW.fidgetman.com Metal hand play gadgets-different stylesIAOM UPDATES: Thanks to Liciahttp://www.prlog.org/free-marketing-tutorial.html?tofm A Website with about Free Press ReleasesAttached: Abstract on OSA & body positionAttached: IAOM Position Statement on Telepractice (Internet patients)Attached: Marketing OFM GuidelinesAttached: Questions & Answers about the dentition-by Bob MasonAttached: IJOM article written by Licia on Sleep Disorders/OSAAttached: How to build willpower/motivation A huge kudo from a parent at our Port Orange, FL course in July arranged by Beth , RDH:I have to give a big shout out to Beth and her Florida Institute of Orofacial Myology – I brought my 9 year old son to her course this past weekend on pre certification for Orofacial Myology. The course was being taught by Barbara Greene. Barbara works with Dr. Bill Hang in California. The patients referred to her have finger and thumb sucking habits, tongue thrust, open bites, ortho relapse, poor swallowing habits, sleep apnea, etc. Barbara and other orofacial myologists correct at rest mouth posture, eliminate habits, and teach proper swallowing techniques. Needless to say Barbara was great with my son Nick on his thumbsucking habits and I never thought it would be this easy for him to stop because of all the things that I had tried in the past. Barbara and the rest of the class made Nick feel very comfortable and got him involved in what they were doing, they asked him a series of questions and then did an exam and lastly showed him pictures of other children they had helped. Make a long story short has not sucked his thumb since Monday and is very excited that he has stopped – basically Barbara educated him as a 9 year old and empowered him to stop with little rewards and a lot of encouragement and it has worked. We will be following up with one of the other students in the class to teach Nick certain mouth and tongue exercises to try and bring his bite back to were it should be before discussing ortho treatment. Maroon Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Chief Operating OfficerA NEW AND EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL VIDEO:Myofunctional Research Co. | Soft Tissue Dysfunction Videos UNBELIEVEABLE RESOURCE WEBSITE:www.brianpalmerdds.com UCLA SLEEP APNEA FACTS: (From a course Joy Moeller took)1. 30-40% of truck accidents are OSA related-half of all truckers have OSA2. Police use "No Skid Marks" to determine sleeping at the wheel accidents3. 1910 average sleep time was 9 1/2 hrs.....today 7 1/2 hrs....20% of people sleep 6hrs. or less4. The most "sleepy" time is between 2-5PM5. One out of three children sleep in school....the earlier the school start time, the more teen accidents6. No electronics in the bedroom helps OSA7. Obesity is one of the causes of OSA.....but when you have OSA it is more difficult to lose weight8. 40% of untreated OSA die within 8 years9.ADHD can be misdiagnosed OSA10. OSA leads to cardio vascular disease, stroke, heart attaches, GERD, sexual dysfunction11. OSA treatments include C-Pap use, uvula, palatal surgery, hyoid advancement, mandibular/maxillary advancementFrom Bill Hang, DDS, MSD* "Sleep apnea will be the most common chronic disease in all industrialized countries"- Remmers, MD* "65-80% of stroke patients have OSA"- Remmers, MD* "90% of OSA patients suffer from hypertension:-Steve Olmos, DDS* "95% of patients are undiagnosed"- Remmers, MD* "Snoring is not normal and should never occur"- Gozal, MD* "40% of adults over 40 snore"-Steve Olmos, DDS* "60-80% of snorers test positive for OSA"- Remmers, MD* "Untreated OSA results in a 20% reduction in life expectancy"-Brandan Stack, Jr., MD* "7-13% of all pre-school children snore" "OSA is present in 2-3% of all pre-school children"- Gozal, MD* "OLA may be responsible for a 10 point drop in I.Q."- Gozal, MD* "If you do not address the OSA problem in children you may not be able to later reverse the cardiovascular problems which will occur."- Gozal, MD* "Systemic inflammation is increased with OSA and platelets are more likely to adhere and accelerate the process of atherosclerosis"- Gozal, MD* "In a 1998 study of 297 poorly performing first graders the incidence of OSA was 6-9 times more frequent than in a normal group"- Gozal, MD* "Structural narrowing of the pharynx plays a critical role in most, if not all, cases of OSA"- Remmers, MD REMEMBER....We can make a huge difference in OSA by treating early, assisting in opening airwy, helping stop the downward-backward growth of the jaw by correcting mouth breathing, balancing the muscle matrix, correcting poor sleep posture, head-neck-body posture, and eating and drinking habits, stopping poor habits such as leaning, nail biting, object biting or sucking, hair biting or sucking, lip-cheek-tongue biting or sucking, stopping the tongue thrust patterns AND working with manipulation specialists, functional appliance practitioners (Biobloc, ALF, DnA, Crozat-new wave orthodontics), Feldenkrais/ technique practitioners, and the list grows daily! Here are some other OSA hints:Alternative treatment – Sleep Review – June 2009 Several other noninvasive techniques. Singing. A small British pilot study of 20 patients enlisted participants to perform specific singing exercises intended to tighten throat tissues that contribute to snoring. Subjects used a voice-activated tape recorder for 7 nights before and after performing exercises.According to the study, non-overweight patients who accurately performed the exercises 20 minutes per day showed the best improvement.2 According to the inventor's Web site (singingforsnorers.com) and the BBC, the results were promising enough for the Otolaryngology Department at The Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, UK, to conduct a randomized controlled study to further evaluate the exercises.3 Playing the Didgeridoo. Along the same theory as singing exercises, playing the didgeridoo also may tighten throat tissues and subsequently reduce snoring. A randomized controlled trial published in the British Medical Journal4 enlisted 25 snorers to practice the didgeridoo for around 25 minutes per day, while those in the control group remained on a supposed waiting list.Using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale as well as measuring AHI and other quality of life measures, the researchers found a significant improvement over the control group. "The combined analysis of sleep related outcomes showed a moderate to large effect of didgeridoo playing (difference between summary z scores -0.78 SD units, -1.27 to -0.28, P <0.01). Changes in health related quality of life did not differ between groups."4 I WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO COME TO THE CONVENTION OCT. 16, 17,18 IN SAN DIEGO, CA Register at www.iaom.com NEXT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDY CLUB MEETING....JANUARY 24TH.....AT THE NEW HOME OF LICIA COCEANI-PASKAY....FOR THERAPISTS ONLY....ALL ABOUT THERAPY AND DISCUSSING PROBLEM CASES WELL, THAT DOES IT FOR NOW... Barbara J. Greene, COM162 W. Carmel GreenPort Hueneme, CA 93041-1806 -C-Hwww.tonguethrust.combgreene@...

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Questions & Answers about the Dentition-Bob Mason.doc

Abstracts-Effects of body position on upper airway & OSA.doc

How to build our will power-Influence motivation by Golecom.doc

JIAOM Article by Licia about OSA.doc

IAOM-Position-Statement-Telepractice-4-20-08.doc

MarketingOFMGuidelines-2009.doc