International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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BITNET: Implications and Applications for Orofacial Myology

by William F. Weber, Kathleen W. Weigel and Elnita Stanley

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1989, 15(3), 17-19; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1989.15.3.3 - 1 Nov 1989

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The future is indeed now! Dental, speech pathology and orofacial myology associations have available to them an extremely useful and inexpensive communications tool which allows them to communicate with hundreds of training programs and professional associations in this country, Canada and other countries. It is unrestricted and open to professors, students and professionals. It is a swift, efficient way to share ideas, transmit manuscripts, collaborate on research, hold discussion groups and promote ongoing communications among professionals worldwide. Full article

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Program Evaluation in Orofacial Myology: Implications for Monitoring Patient Improvement, Profitability of Service and Marketing Your Practice

by Mary Ann Keatley and Sandra Coulson

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1989, 15(3), 8-15; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1989.15.3.2 - 1 Nov 1989

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Summary: The development of a management report format and the ongoing collection and analysis of patient outcome data validates basic theories in orofacial myology. Research in our field has advanced beyond the decriptive stage, but needs to be collected with an eye toward consistency of definitions, nomenclature and standards of measurement. With the epidemiological statistics from the World Health Organization (reporting that 70% of the pediatric population needs orthopedic or orthodontic care), objective documentation of information related to orofacial myofunctional disorders is important. The format presented in this paper suggests a starting point for clinicians and researchers. By performing a retrospective survey on 100 patients and comparing that data with previous research, we were able to determine areas where additional data collection would further substantiate the efficacy of oral myofunctional treatment. Although many of the variables surveyed showed comparable results to those documented in past research, the number of patients surveyed was frequently inadequate, complicating factors were not considered, and the results outside of the therapy session were not available. Full article

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Orofacial Myofunctional Factors at Ages Six and Eight

by Gloria D. Kellum, Sue T. Hale, Siphan Sisakun, Stephen C. Messer, Brooke A. Benson, Alan M. Gross and F. Watt Bishop

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1989, 15(3), 3-7; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1989.15.3.1 - 1 Nov 1989

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In May, 1987, a longitudinal study of children's orofacial, dental and speech characteristics was initiated with the following objectives: ( 1 ) to determine the characteristics that were typical for certain ages; (2) to examine changes in those characteristics over time; (3) to develop reliable methods for observing these factors in children; and, (4) to determine the significant characteristics which warrant professional referrals and follow-up. Two-year retest intervals were established to examine changes in the assessed characteristics. The most recent data collection was conducted in May, 1989. The purpose of this article is to provide prospec¬tive data concerning the frequency and stability of behaviors consistent with objectives mentioned above. Information from the original study was previously reported (Hale, Kellum, Nason, and Johnson, 1988). This paper represents the results of the follow-up assessment. Full article

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