Recipients

Dentists
Osteopaths
Speech therapists (check access requirements)

Access requirements

• Degree in Dental Medicine
• Degree in Osteopathy
• Degree in Speech Therapy and being a former graduate of the Speech Therapy and Functional Jaw Orthopedics course at Wilma Simões European Institute

Program

• Dynamics between Functional Jaw Orthopedics and Speech Therapy
•Orofacial Motricity Evaluation
•Therapeutic Intervention in Functional Jaw Orthopedics and Speech Therapy

See the detailed program here (in portuguese)

General objectives / Competencies to be acquired

At the end of this course, trainees will be able to:
• Develop a dynamic and interactive approach between the Speech Therapist and the Dentist, in the diagnosis and therapy of malocclusion and oral disorders, identifying and avoiding complications or recurrences in the treatment, thus promoting therapeutic success.

Educational Strategic Objective:

At the end of this course, trainees will be able to:
• Recognize the dynamics between Speech Therapy, malocclusion and Functional Jaw Orthopedics;
• Value Speech Therapy and Functional Jaw Orthopedics as specialties that diagnose, prevent and intervene in malocclusion;
• Know and apply a diagnosis of the primary functions of breathing, mastication, swallowing and speaking;
• Know myofunctional techniques for intervention in cases of malocclusion.

January 16, 2025 – 320 hours

January 23, 2025 – 320 hours

January 21, 2025 -40 hours

February 5, 2025 – 80 hours

May 22, 2025 – 32 hours

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