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Airway Health Management The Importance of the Dental Team in Airway Health Management.

Ms. Cheryl Shafer, RDH COM

Certified Myofunctional Therapist

H I G H L I G H T S

January Lecture 1-2

President’s

Message 3

Updated Meeting

Schedule 4

News and

Announcements 6-8

New Orleans 9-13

Raffle Winners 14

HSP 2019 19

WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER

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Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity is designated as an Approved

PACE Program Provider by the Academy

of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this

program provider are accepted by the AGD

for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval

does not imply acceptance by a state or

provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of

approval extends from 2/1/2016 to

1/31/19. Provider ID# 218948.

Teaching Method: Lecture

Intended Audience: Dentists

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for non AO members will be

accepted up to 3 days before the date of the course, without

penalty. After that, no refund will be given.

Cost for non-members: 50$

Course Description: The important role of dentistry in regards to airway health and oral facial

muscle function will be discussed. The dental team is a key part of the health care system to eval-

uate, prevent, treat and refer for airway and breathing disorders. We will review the techniques

for screening every patient for risks of breathing disorders and oral facial muscle dysfunction.

The participants will learn about the value of collaboration with a myofunctional therapist for

patients that are struggling with noxious habits and orofacial myofunctional disorders.

Speaker Bio and Course Objectives listed on the following page.

Course Contact: Jennifer Tipograph 240 388 0641 [email protected]

CE Hours: 3.0 Course Code: 370

**BRUNCH AND LEARN**

Sunday, January 27th 10:30 –1:00PM

The Loft @ 4935

4935 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD

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C A P I T O L A L U M N O T E S

Cheryl Shafer, RDH,

BS, COM

Syllabus:

1.Role of the oral facial muscle functions during cranial facial development

2.Functional evaluation of the tongue mobility as related to sleep disorder develop-

ment 3.Equilibrium of the facial complex through proper oral rest posture

4.Common orofacial myofunctional disorders

5.Health advantages of nasal breathing versus mouth breathing

6. Evaluation tools for airway screenings

7.The impact of the facial muscles and dental occlusion

8. The role of dentistry in prevention and solutions for airway and orofacial myo-

functional disorders

9. Collaborative care; when to refer for a sleep study and supporting health care

provider

10. Overview of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to describe the link between the orofacial muscle com-

plex form and function in regards to sleep disorders.

• Participants will be able to recognize signs of airway limitations and myofunc-

tional disorders. •Participants will be able to apply to tools for airway evaluation

and solutions.

Biography:

Cheryl Shafer, RDH, BS, COM

Degree in Dental Hygiene, 1983 Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education,

Florida State University, 1985

Trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, 2015

Board Certified Orofacial Myologist from International Association of Orofacial

Myology, 2017

Registered Dental Hygienist with experience working in periodontics, pediatrics,

and general dentistry. Has practiced dental hygiene in Florida, California and Mar-

yland. Served as dental coordinator for Head Start Preschool Programs in Northern

Florida and wrote curriculum for caregivers at nursing homes on oral hygiene for

the elderly. Owner and Myofunctional Therapist at Facial Function Orofacial Myo-

functional Therapy in Ellicott City, MD.

Combining a passion for comprehensive dental care and family experiences with

myofunctional disorders has lead me on a journey of constantly learning, collabo-

rating and experiencing the impact that dentistry can have on the wellbeing of pa-

tients by evaluating, educating and providing treatment options for healthy nasal

breathing and tongue to palate rest posture.

Speaker Biography and Course Objectives

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Jennifer B Tipograph,

DDS

President

President’s Message - Jennifer B Tipograph , DDS Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice holiday season with their

loved ones and friends. We are very excited for the second half of the

Alpha Omega year. We have a prestigious continuing education pro-

gram, multiple social events, and various charity opportunities.

In addition, we are starting to plan for the 2019 to 2020 year. If you

have any nominations for a potential board member, please feel free to

email or call me. We are over one hundred members strong and still go-

ing with our membership efforts.

Thank you to each and every one of you that has recruited someone

this year. Your dedication to AO has not gone unnoticed. Just like our

patients are our lifeline in our practices, members are essential for

keeping Alpha Omega alive!

Let’s keep the momentum going and thanks again for allowing me to

serve as your president.

Best,

Jennifer B. Tipograph

2018-2019 Alpha Omega Alumni D.C. Chapter President

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Member of

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Donald J

Meyer Dental School: Howard University

Years in Practice: 46

Type of dentist: Occlusadontist

In AO since: 1973

What AO means to me: Fraternalism

Areas of special interest in dentistry: Occlusion and other areas of related den-

tistry

Favorite vacation: Australia

Area of interest outside of dentistry or something people would like to know

about me:

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President:: Jennifer Tipograph O: 301-770-2270 [email protected]

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Sam Blum [email protected]

Members at Large: Michael Pollowitz, Alan Heller, Thomas Sokoly, Allen Robinson, Sharon Brown

Farah Assadipour, Sandra Hsieh, David Rad, Jeff Cross, Jarred Abel, Brooke Miller, Phyllis Blum

Ben Williamowsky, Andy Lasky, Steve Kahan, Heidi Weber, Don Meyers, David Schlactus

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