Dr. Dawn M. Moore ClinScD., CCC-SLP, COM®, (QOM)®
Before becoming an Orofacial Myologist, I struggled for years to get help for my daughter's abnormal tongue resting posture (tongue thrust) that I diagnosed at 2 years of age.
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Her teeth were a mess at seven and it was difficult to find treatment for her other than braces. Unfortunately, I knew that braces were only going to treat the SYMPTOM of a larger problem which was where her tongue was resting.
Below you can see what this orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) did to the development of her face. This is something I was NOT aware of until I had my orofacial myology training and it is why I am sharing this information here!
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It took five years of braces, a Herbst appliance, and myofunctional therapy to correct the damage that was done by her tongue not resting on the palate!
What is my goal?
My goal is to educate parents on HOW to treat these conditions EARLY so the damage to
the teeth and face is AVOIDED or at least minimized!
Needing braces, which seems to be a rite of passage today, is NOT normal and many cases can be traced back to some type of undetected OMD!​
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Without treating the UNDERLYING problem, the teeth will MOVE again when the braces are removed as barely anyone will wear their retainers for LIFE!
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However, the overriding concern may be the AIRWAY as the body will do whatever is necessary to breathe well. This may mean pushing the tongue more forward in the mouth to open up the back of the throat OR causing the person to become an habitual mouth breather!
My daughter before
My daughter after
Dr. Dawn M. Moore ClinScD., CCC-SLP, COM®
Curriculum Vitae
Education
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Doctorate of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology | 2018
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
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Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology | 1998
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Disorders | 1996
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Professional Licensure and Certifications
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2021 ~ Present | Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM)®
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2019 ~ Present | Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM)®
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1999 ~ Present | Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech- Language Hearing Association
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1999 ~ Present | North Carolina Board of Examiners License in Speech-Language Pathology
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Additional State Licenses | Missouri, Georgia, Illinois, Arizona
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Continuing Education | Specialized Training
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2022 Myo Masters: Phase 3 Integration Into Lifestyle
2022 Refine and Shine: A Myo Skills Workshop
2022 Myo Masters: Lessons Learned & Client Challenges
2022 Myo Masters: Passing Criteria, Motivators, and Rewards
2022 Myo Munchee Certified Practitioner Advanced Session with Dr. Dan Hanson
2022 Dysfunctional Airways in Children
2021 Introduction to Tongue Space Webinar with Dr. Kevin Coppelson
2021 Myo Masters: Phase 3 Open Discussion
2021 Myo Munchee Deep Dive Session with Cathy Boyce
2021 Myo Masters: Deep dive into the Myo Manual
2021 Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM) Recognition
2021 TOTs: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
2021 Certified Myo Munchee Practitioner
2020 Myo Masters: Let’s Do Some Myo
2020 Myo Masters: Myo Manual Review
2020 Take Off OMT Myo Focus Course
2020 American Laser Study Club Annual Symposium
2019 Frenectomies and Beyond: A Modern Approach to Laser Education
2019 Dr. Soroush Zaghi - 2 Day Functional Sleep and Breathing/Frenuloplasty Course
2019 3rd Annual Orofacial Myology Symposium - Clinical Retreat to Enrich Your Skills
2019 Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM)® Test and On-site Certification
2018 IAOM Convention: The Tensegrity Advantage: Connect, Support, Integrate
2017 2nd Annual Orofacial Myology Symposium: Advanced Training
2016 Advanced Course: Improving the Clinical Acumen of Orofacial Myofunctional Clinicians
2016 AOMT: Comprehensive Frenulum Inspection workshop
2013, 2016, 2019: Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation ~ Intensive Training Workshop