Irene Iancu is a Canadian RRDH and entrepreneur with experience in various specialties, including pediatrics, orthodontics, and periodontics. She has integrated these elements into her startup dental practice in Toronto, Toothlife Studio. Through her diverse passions and expertise in dental hygiene, she has carved out a unique path in the field. In addition to being an independent dental hygienist and practice owner, Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, and host of the Tooth or Dare podcast. She also creates educational content across all social media platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene. Over the years, this presence has grown into a vibrant community of like-minded clinicians eager to learn, share, and grow. Irene has served as a Clinical and Theoretical Instructor at Oxford College, as well as a Quality Assurance Peer Mentor for the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and an Item Writer for the Canadian National Dental Hygiene Boards. These roles have allowed her to advance her mission of sharing new industry insights with other professionals. Irene has pursued educational opportunities such as the Harvard HMX program offered by Harvard Medical School, which provided valuable knowledge on genetics and immune response related to oral health issues. She graduated with honors from George Brown College's Restorative Program in 2021, enabling her to practice restorative dentistry.
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As the spotlight shines on the critical links between breathing, eating, and sleep disorders in dentistry, myofunctional therapy has emerged as a vital specialty. This course is designed to empower dental hygienists to leverage their unique position with patients, allowing for in-depth assessments of the oral cavity, habits, and changes in dentition.
Have you ever wondered why anterior open bite cases relapse after orthodontic treatment? Or why mouth breathers face a heightened risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease? This program will uncover those answers and provide actionable solutions.
Join us as we explore five crucial insights that every dental hygienist should recognize and address concerning orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT). Equip yourself with the knowledge to make a profound impact on your patients' health and well-being!
Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:
Define OMT (Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy) and OMDs (Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders).
Describe 5 common symptoms of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and their root causes.