Orofacial Development: Merging Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and Functional Dentistry
February 21-23, 2020
Norfolk, Virginia
Course Director: Eric J. Dolgin, DO
COURSE OBJECTIVE: To introduce DOs and MDs to working with dental-related problems. NOTE: This course will be taught from a post-introductory course level. Dentists should first complete the Introductory Course, which may include the Introductory Course that immediately precedes this course (Feb 15-19 2020) in Norfolk VA.
AUDIENCE: DOs and MDs who practice OCF, and dentists who have taken an Introductory Course, who wish to explore OCF implications for dentistry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To gain an understanding of the following areas:
- Dental terminology
- Development of the face
- Dental biomechanics/orthodontics
- Dental orthopedics: concepts and modalities
- Dental reconstruction
- Sleep apnea
- Tight frenulae
- TMJ basics
- Dental history and physical
- How to find a dentist for a referral, and when
PREREQUISITE: One approved Introductory Course in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF).
Course details, registration, and hotel information coming soon. In the meantime, you can call the OCA Office at 317-581-0411 for early registration.