Are you interested in myofunctional therapy?
Myofunctional therapist Karese Laguerre describes herself like a personal trainer for the face: she works with the muscles below the eyes and above the shoulders. She works to strengthen and engage these mucles, which can lead to better oral and overall health.
She began her career in clinical hygiene, and now has her own practice in myofunctional therapy. She discusses how she moved from one to the other for those who are interested in the area, or who want to start their own business. She explains that this specialty is growing, and how a dental hygienist can do both.
Those who are interested can slowly build into the specialty. BROOMS (bruxism, respiration, orally defensive, open mouth posture, maxillary transverse width, strained mentalis) is a good method to learn to start easing into myofunctional therapy in your clinical practice.
Listen to what else Karese shares in the latest RDH Magazine Podcast.
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About the Author
Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MAS
Karese is a registered dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist, author, and key opinion leader in sleep and myofunctional therapy. She founded The Myo Spot, a practice aimed at amplifying oral wellness to whole body wellness. Through teletherapy she helps clients of all ages overcome tongue ties, TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, grinding, anxiety, and various breathing and orofacial dysfunction. Passionate about education and self-help, she published Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout and Execute Goals. She also founded the International Association of Airway Hygienists and currently serves as president of the board.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.