Since its release five years ago, MyoMentor’s Crash Course in Myofunctional Therapy has been one of our most popular courses.

It’s been viewed thousands of times by healthcare professionals, patients, and other providers.

We’ve just updated it as a live webinar, which was recorded in June 2025, and the recording is available for you to watch anytime as a free course on our website.

Click the link below to watch the Crash Course:

www.sarahkhornsby.com/a-crash-course-in-myofunctional-therapy

What’s in the New Crash Course in Myofunctional Therapy?

This new version of the Crash Course in Myofunctional Therapy serves as a comprehensive video-based introduction to the field, complete with a presentation by Sarah K Hornsby.

It’s designed for healthcare professionals who are new to, curious about, or interested in orofacial myofunctional therapy.

The webinar presentation starts by explaining what myofunctional therapy is and why it is becoming more important in dental, airway, speech,...

Enhancing Dental Practice through Comprehensive Care As Seen By An Airway Dentist

Orofacial myofunctional therapy provides numerous benefits for dental practices, distinguishing them and improving patient care.

Here are five key advantages that myofunctional therapy brings to a dental office:

1. Distinguishing Your Practice

In an increasingly competitive field, myofunctional therapy can distinguish your office from others.

By offering specialized services that address functional issues of the oral and facial muscles, your practice can stand out from others in your area as a forward-thinking and comprehensive care provider.

This specialization can attract new patients seeking advanced and holistic treatments.

2. Connecting Oral Health with Overall Health

Myofunctional therapy emphasizes the fundamental connection between oral health and overall body health.

This amazing treatment modality can improve breathing, digestion, and posture by addressing dysfunctional oral habits and ...

Spotting Orofacial Myofunctional Symptoms in a Busy Dental Practice

In the hustle and bustle of a busy dental office, where time is often scarce and attending to not only your patients' dental needs but also their emotional needs is paramount, identifying the need for orofacial myofunctional therapy should be quick and efficient.

The days of dental offices providing “just a cleaning” are long gone.

The standards of care are continually changing, and now, more than ever, comprehensive patient care includes being aware of the subtle signs that point to underlying issues, such as those requiring myofunctional therapy.



During your interactions with patients, it's essential to observe their breathing patterns. This can reveal a lot about their overall oral health and direct you toward any necessary treatments. 



Here are some easy signs that can be observed within a few minutes of the start of the appointment:


1. An Open Mouth Posture


An open mouth posture, where the patient o...

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) aren’t really that well-known, but their impact on health and well-being can be huge.

OMDs involve imbalances or dysfunctions of the facial, oral, and throat muscles that can impact everything from breathing to speaking. Although their associated symptoms may at first appear as minor inconveniences, neglecting Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders can lead to a chain of long-term problems, including sleep-disordered breathing, speech difficulties, poor dental health, and even broader systemic issues.

Addressing these problems early is a critical step in ensuring overall quality of life.

Understanding Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

OMDs are basically abnormal patterns in the use of oral and facial muscles.

These can include habits like thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting (pushing the tongue against the teeth during swallowing), or mouth breathing, as well as structural issues like a tongue-tie.

The muscles of the mouth and face are connected to ...

Over the years, through lecturing, speaking, and training myofunctional therapists, I’ve had the privilege of meeting thousands of healthcare professionals eager to discover the potential of myofunctional therapy.

Myo not only offers them fresh tools for better patient care but can also revitalize their careers and practices in meaningful ways.

I’ve identified three compelling reasons - what I call “The Three B’s”- that explain why myofunctional therapy suits so many healthcare professionals.

Burnout

Many healthcare professionals yearn for something essential that feels absent in their careers. Often drained by challenging or even relentless workloads, some even grapple with dissatisfaction stemming from their inability to provide the exceptional patient care they envisioned in college. 

These providers seek a renewed sense of purpose in the profession they once loved. Myofunctional therapy provides an unparalleled opportunity for them to forge new paths, reinvigorate their passio...