International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

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The Effectiveness of Oral Myofunctional Therapy in Improving Patients’ Ability to Swallow Pills

by Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 50-51; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.8 - 1 Nov 1997

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This entire issue of the I.J.O.M. is dedicated to research validating that what we do as orofacial myologists makes a difference in our patient’s lives [...] Full article

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Clinical Exchange: Lingual Frenums and Frenectomies

by Trudy Wilder and April Gelesko

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 47-49; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.7 - 1 Nov 1997

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Clincal experience has taught the orofacial myologist that sometimes exercises can stretch restrictive lingual frenums; sometimes surgical intervention is necessary [...] Full article

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The Effectiveness of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Improving Dental Occlusion

by Kimberly K. Benkert

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 35-46; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.6 - 1 Nov 1997

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Collaboration and integration are terms widely used today to represent the coming together of various professionals with similar goals to affect, enhance, facilitate, or maximize desirable outcomes [...] Full article

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Digit-Sucking: A Review of the Literature, Clinical Observations and Treatment Recommendations

by Rosemarie A. Van Norman

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 14-34; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.5 - 1 Nov 1997

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The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological, psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection [...] Read more.

The purpose of this paper is to share information about the digit-(thumb/finger) sucking behavior including how it begins; the biological, psychological and physiological connections; how it becomes perpetuated; problems related to prolonged sucking activity; guidelines for referral; and considerations for appropriate patient selection to enhance successful therapy [...] Full article

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I.A.O.M. Consumer Satisfaction Survey (CSS): A Summary of Findings

by Mike R. Nelson and Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 10-13; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.4 - 1 Nov 1997

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With the current emphasis on getting the most out of healthcare dollars, much attention has been paid to studying the efficacy of treatment types and their outcomes, i.e. how has treatment/therapy benefited the patient, has treatment improved his/her quality of life; was the [...] Read more.

With the current emphasis on getting the most out of healthcare dollars, much attention has been paid to studying the efficacy of treatment types and their outcomes, i.e. how has treatment/therapy benefited the patient, has treatment improved his/her quality of life; was the cost for treatment commensurate with the benefits which were obtained; was the professional providing the treatment qualified? [...] Full article

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The Efficacy of Oral Myofunctional and Coarticulation Therapy

by Forrest G. Umberger and Robert G. Johnston

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 3-9; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.3 - 1 Nov 1997

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There have been four decades of research concerning the relationships between orofacial myofunctional disorders and defective articulation [...] Full article

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A Salute to Twenty-Five Years of Excellence and Uphill Battles

by Roberta B. Pierce

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.2 - 1 Nov 1997

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The International Association of Oral Myology was founded in 1972 [...] Full article

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President’s Perspective Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the IAOM

by Marjorie L. Snow

Int. J. Orofac. Myol. Myofunct. Ther. 1997, 23(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.1997.23.1.1 - 1 Nov 1997

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Twenty-five years ago a small but dedicated group of speech pathologists, with open minds and a research orientation, banded together to form the nucleus of what is now the International Association of Orofacial Myology [...] Full article

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