The On-Demand Myofunctional Therapy and Orthodontics Course
This ground-breaking course is designed specifically for myofunctional therapists and airway professionals.
Master myofunctional therapy and orthodontics with real clinical confidence. Elevate your standard of care, transform your practice, and create meaningful patient outcomes with Melissa’s expert-led training, now on-demand and supported by live, quarterly mastermind study group sessions for deeper integration.
Bridge the gap between myofunctional therapy and orthodontics.
Myo and ortho go hand in hand for so many of our patients’ case presentations, but the topic of orthodontics can be very complicated and tough to fully understand. In this course, Melissa will teach not just the “how,” but also the “why,” allowing you to create comprehensive roadmaps that cater to individual patient needs.
This on-demand deep dive equips myofunctional therapists with the clarity and confidence to navigate expansion, appliance therapy, and orthodontic treatment planning, while clearly defining the myofunctional therapist’s role at every stage of the orthodontic journey.
Six on-demand learning modules
Six 60–90-minute lecture modules, each followed by a previously recorded 10–30-minute bonus Q&A session. Watch anytime, at your own pace, and revisit as your clinical experience grows.
An Introduction to Myo and Orthodontics
Understanding the history and overall philosophy of orthodontics and appliances is critical to discerning the right choice for every unique case. This module sets the stage for the rest of the course.
Simple and Ready to Use Appliances
Prefab appliances are some of the most commonly encountered ortho treatment options, including MyoMunchee, Myobrace, The Healthy Start System, Tooth Pillow, Biobloc Orthotropics, and Vivos, among others.
General Orthodontic Appliances
So many appliances and approaches to expansion, broken down by appliance type, mechanism of action, tips for therapy, and how to find providers.
Surgical Approaches to Orthodontics
Innovative ortho approaches that use surgical techniques to accelerate or facilitate expansion, invaluable for your more complex patient case presentations.
Melissa's Case Studies
Real-world context and practical insights from Melissa’s ortho case studies, each showcasing successful applications of concepts and strategies.
Treatment Planning and Everything Else You Need to Know
Collaborative communication, empowerment strategies, and treatment planning, with actionable insights that will elevate your unique practice.
A living curriculum, with ongoing support
This course is for you if:
- You're an airway professional who wants to have a better understanding of orthodontics and how to navigate this complex field.
- You want to master ortho treatment planning and timing.
- You want to enhance your ortho communication skills to have confidence when collaborating with orthodontists.
- You want to be able to confidently guide your patients through their orthodontic journey, ensuring they receive the best possible care tailored to their unique needs.
- You want to be on the cutting edge of airway medicine.
- You want to help reshape the landscape of myofunctional therapy.
Gain practical tools and techniques
By understanding the “why,” “how,” and “when” of integrating ortho and myo, you will gain invaluable insights that can transform the way you approach treatment planning.
Build your referral network
You’ll be more confident in your communication with orthodontists, and will have a better understanding of appliances and philosophies. This will allow you to become a crucial part of ortho offices’ referral teams.
Manage complex cases
Patients with more complicated case presentations often need orthodontic treatment. The information in this course will help you navigate these difficult cases with your orthodontic partners.
What students are saying
“I loved how you broke down each type of surgery and gave some guidelines on what to expect for each timeline and what would be good exercises to work on during those time frames. This aspect of myo does feel intimidating to me, being a newer therapist, if I am being honest, and this module really helped me to gain confidence and was very informative and engaging. Thank you so much!”
“I love how Melissa links the topic to real life and fairly explains the advantages and disadvantages of every aspect of ortho through her own vast knowledge and experience. We are very lucky to have someone like Melissa who is so passionate, experienced, and generous with her time and energy to share with us for the benefit of all.”
“LOVED this module with all the treatment planning tips and practical takeaways and going through what exercises and things to focus on for each different phase with planning Myo therapy with Ortho treatment. So helpful and had some great nuggets to take away and start incorporating.”
“Melissa has been in the dental industry for a long time. She has an extensive understanding of orthodontics/appliances and is a myofunctional therapist. She also has years of experience consulting for dental practices, incorporating myo into offices, and helping other therapists who practice independently, so she has insight on both ends, which is invaluable.”
“Sarah and Melissa have been such a gift to me and I wanted you all to know how much I have appreciated this course and the knowledge that has been imparted to me as a MyoMentor student.”
Flexible payment plans available
Course + Mastermind Access
Full course access, plus two (2) years of quarterly Ortho Mastermind sessions with Melissa, including live participation and unlimited replay access.
- Six on-demand modules with bonus Q&A sessions
- Optional CE: 9 ADA/AGD-approved credits
- Two years of access to all content and updates
Extended payment plans are available at checkout.
MyoMentor is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. Please verify current acceptance with your individual licensing board, as CE requirements vary by region and discipline.
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Your presenter and host
Melissa Mugno, RDH
Melissa is a pioneer of the modern myofunctional and airway-focused movement. Since being introduced to alternative orthodontic systems and appliances in 2009, she has never looked back.
Spending the first part of her career educating and training patients and staff in the offices she was directing, it became clear that there was work to be done in advancing the functional airway movement.
She decided to leave her role in private practice and began the journey of becoming a myofunctional therapist in 2013. Her passion for patient and provider education has allowed her to lecture around the country, bringing her high energy and drive to the field.
Sarah Hornsby, RDH
Sarah is a myofunctional therapist, educator, and internationally recognized speaker from Carefree, Arizona.
Over the past decade, her practice, Faceology, has transformed from an in-person, conventional myofunctional therapy clinic to an all-online telehealth practice employing multiple therapists.
She created MyoMentor in 2015 to train and mentor healthcare professionals who want to integrate myofunctional therapy into their practices. Over 2,500 professionals have graduated from her program since then.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the course held?
This course is offered on demand, so you can watch anytime, from anywhere, and move through the material at your own pace.
Who is this course open to?
This course is open to myofunctional therapists and healthcare professionals who work with the airway, facial growth, or orthodontic care in their practice.
This includes (but is not limited to) dental hygienists, dentists, orthodontists, pediatric providers, airway-focused clinicians, speech-language pathologists, and allied health professionals involved in orthodontic or airway care.
How long do I have access to the course materials after I purchase the program?
The recording and any course material, including added bonus content, will be available to you for two years from the original purchase date of the course.
Can I get CE credits for this course?
Yes! An optional CE component is available for those who need it, offering 9 ADA/AGD-approved credits.
To be eligible for CE, participants must complete the course survey and earn a passing score on the final 20 question course test.
What are the Ortho Mastermind Study Group details?
Two full years of access is included with purchase. These one-hour sessions are held quarterly at 4:00 pm PST / 7:00 pm EST and may be attended live or accessed via recording for replay at any time.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Extended payment plans are available at checkout.
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