Course Details

28-Hour In-Person Introductory Course to Orofacial Myology

A comprehensive, hands-on certification course and IAOM Affiliate Course. Designed for SLPs, RDHs, OTs, PTs, MDs, and Dentists ready to add orofacial myofunctional therapy to their practice.

Oct 23–26, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown, NY
CEU Eligible
IAOM Affiliate Course
Limited to 30 Participants

Course Overview

Everything you need to practice orofacial myofunctional therapy

Perspectives in Orofacial Myology (POM) is a four-day IAOM Affiliate Course designed for licensed healthcare professionals who want to integrate orofacial myofunctional therapy into their clinical practice.

The course combines evidence-based didactic instruction with extensive hands-on lab time. You'll leave with the clinical skills, assessment tools, and treatment frameworks to evaluate and treat orofacial myofunctional disorders across the lifespan — from pediatric feeding challenges to adult sleep-disordered breathing.

Enrollment is limited to 30 participants to ensure individualized instruction and meaningful feedback from our expert faculty.

CEUEligible28 AGD/PACE CE Hours
30Max ParticipantsSmall group format
4Expert InstructorsSLP, RDH faculty

4-Day Schedule

October 23–26, 2026

Each day runs 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Day 1 registration begins at 8:00 AM). Lunch is on your own all four days.

8:00 – 8:30 AMRegistration & Welcome
8:30 – 10:00 AMAnatomy & Physiology of the Orofacial Complex
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 12:00 PMOrofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs): Etiology & Classification
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch (on your own)
1:00 – 2:30 PMNasal Breathing, Oral Rest Posture & Tongue Position
2:30 – 2:45 PMBreak
2:45 – 4:30 PMScreening & Evaluation Protocols — Live Demonstration
4:30 – 5:00 PMQ&A and Day 1 Wrap-Up
8:30 – 10:00 AMComprehensive OMD Assessment: Tools & Techniques
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 12:00 PMSwallowing Patterns: Tongue Thrust & Atypical Deglutition
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch (on your own)
1:00 – 2:30 PMInterdisciplinary Collaboration: Dentistry, Orthodontics & ENT
2:30 – 2:45 PMBreak
2:45 – 4:30 PMCase Study Workshop: Differential Diagnosis in Practice
4:30 – 5:00 PMQ&A and Day 2 Wrap-Up
8:30 – 10:00 AMEvidence-Based Treatment Frameworks for OMDs
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 12:00 PMHands-On Lab: Myofunctional Exercise Progressions
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch (on your own)
1:00 – 2:30 PMPediatric OMD: Feeding, Oral Motor & Sensory Considerations
2:30 – 2:45 PMBreak
2:45 – 4:30 PMAdult OMD: Sleep-Disordered Breathing & TMJ Connections
4:30 – 5:00 PMQ&A and Day 3 Wrap-Up
8:30 – 10:00 AMDocumentation, Billing & Building Your OMD Practice
10:00 – 10:15 AMBreak
10:15 – 12:00 PMCompetency Assessment: Practical Skills Evaluation
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch (on your own)
1:00 – 2:30 PMIAOM Board Certification Exam Preparation
2:30 – 2:45 PMBreak
2:45 – 4:00 PMPanel Discussion: Integrating OMT into Your Practice
4:00 – 4:30 PMCertificate Presentation & Closing Remarks

Time-ordered schedule available: Download the detailed time-ordered schedule PDF for a complete session-by-session breakdown.

Topics Covered

A complete clinical curriculum

Core Science

  • Orofacial anatomy & physiology
  • Neuromuscular function of the orofacial complex
  • Craniofacial growth & development
  • Etiology of orofacial myofunctional disorders

Assessment

  • Comprehensive OMD screening protocols
  • Differential diagnosis across the lifespan
  • Tongue thrust & atypical swallowing patterns
  • Nasal breathing & oral rest posture evaluation

Treatment

  • Evidence-based myofunctional exercise progressions
  • Pediatric feeding & oral motor intervention
  • Sleep-disordered breathing & OMD connections
  • TMJ dysfunction & postural considerations

Practice & Certification

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks
  • Documentation, billing & practice integration
  • IAOM Board Certification (COM) exam preparation
  • Ethical & professional standards in OMT

What's Included

Everything in your registration fee

All course materials

Printed course manual

Lunch on your own all 4 days

Restaurants and cafes nearby the venue

28 AGD/PACE CE hours

AGD/PACE approved continuing education for dental professionals

IAOM membership eligibility

IAOM Affiliate Course eligible towards active IAOM membership

Certificate of Completion

Issued by POM upon passing competency assessment

IAOM exam eligibility

Qualifies you to sit for the COM credential exam

Note: Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. A block of rooms has been reserved at a nearby hotel at a discounted rate. Details will be provided upon registration.

Location & Logistics

Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown, New York

The course will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown, 475 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, New York 10591, conveniently located approximately 30 minutes north of New York City, with easy access from major highways and Metro-North rail service.

The course is held at the Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown. A hotel room block at a discounted group rate is available at the same property.

Venue

Courtyard by Marriott Tarrytown 475 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Dates

Thursday–Sunday October 23–26, 2026

Daily Hours

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Day 1: Registration at 8:00 AM)

Parking

Complimentary on-site parking Available for all participants

October 2026 · Westchester County, NY

Seats are limited.
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Enrollment is capped at 30 participants. Early bird pricing of $2,799 is available through July 1, 2026. After that, the standard rate of $2,999 applies. Group rate of $2,849 per person for groups of 3 or more.

What you'll walk away with

Clinical skills. Certification. Confidence.

  • 28 AGD/PACE CE hours: approved continuing education for dental professionals
  • IAOM Affiliate Course: eligible towards active IAOM membership
  • Certificate of Completion: issued upon passing competency assessment
  • COM exam eligibility: qualify to sit for IAOM Board Certification

Questions?

Our team is happy to answer questions about the course, CEUs, or the certification pathway.

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