In this session, Dr. Murphy will share her personal journey of transitioning from traditional orthodontics to a more holistic airway focused approach. She will discuss the challenges she has had in her own profession and obstacles that she has overcome, along with valuable insights from her interdisciplinary approach that combines dentistry, breathing retraining and myofunctional therapy. You’ll have the opportunity to ask your questions in real-time and learn about her advanced evaluation and treatment methods.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
A Personal Story: Discover how Dr. Murphy’s personal experience with tongue tie issues and breathing dysfunction which has led her to work with interdisciplinary teams—sleep MDs, ENTs, myofunctional therapists, and dentists—to address growth, development, and airway concerns.
The Mentor: Dr. Murphy helps offices either start or transform their orthodontic departments to an airway treatment practice. She also mentors primary care practitioners in their orthodontic care.
Early Intervention: Dr. Murphy will take children in as early as 2 months or whenever their primary care dentist or parent notices a bad bite to start airway treatment. She will explain the importance of early intervention. She helps children with symptoms of ADHD, snoring, poor sleep, bruxism, asthma, and more.
Recent Books Written: She has written several books to provide a resource for families. She believes that the sooner myofunctional therapy and tethered oral tissues become household terminology, the sooner major shifts in preventative care will be made.
Dr. Catherine Murphy
Dr. Catherine Murphy is an orthodontist by profession and a holistic health advocate by passion.
As the author of two picture books (“Dear Momma…” and “Dear Friend…Do You Know About Tongue Ties?”, she empowers families to recognize the deeper connections between symptoms like poor breathing, sleeping, and/or eating, and their root causes. Her personal and professional experiences have led her to unlearn conventional approaches in favor of a more compassionate and collaborative model of care. Committed to providing life-enhancing treatments rather than short-term solutions, Dr. Murphy strives to bring health, hope, and harmony to every family and audience she serves.
We are thrilled to invite you to a special LIVE webinar featuring Dr. Jenny Hobson and Dr. Tiffany Lamberton, two experts who have pioneered a unique approach to treating Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), craniofacial pain, and airway issues. Dr. Lamberton, who holds dual degrees in Dentistry and Physical Therapy, brings a holistic understanding of how the cervical spine impacts TMJ function and patient health.
In this session, Dr. Lamberton will share her personal journey in airway and TMD care, along with valuable insights from her interdisciplinary approach that combines physical therapy and dentistry. You’ll have the opportunity to ask your questions in real-time and learn about her advanced evaluation and treatment methods.
Key takeaways from the webinar:
A Personal Story: Discover how Dr. Lamberton’s personal experience with her child’s airway issues led her into this field and how she works with interdisciplinary teams—sleep MDs, ENTs, myofunctional therapists, and dentists—to address growth, development, and airway concerns.
Misdiagnosed TMJ Dysfunction: Learn about her comprehensive TMJ/TMD evaluation, which integrates both dentistry and physical therapy by addressing cervical spine issues, especially upper cervical dysfunction that is often missed in typical dental evaluations.
Advanced Imaging: Understand the importance of using CBCT and MRI to accurately diagnose and treat TMD, airway issues, and cervical spine problems for more effective care.
Integrating Anatomy into Treatment Plans: Explore how physical therapists’ knowledge of anatomy and the body’s wear and tear influences dental treatment plans, ensuring that patients’ whole-body health is considered in their care.
Dr. Tiffany Lamberton
Dr. Tiffany Lamberton resides in Washington State and holds dual degrees in Physical Therapy and Dentistry from Loma Linda University. Upon completing her DDS degree, she was honored with induction into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society and garnered recognition in Oral Pathology and Student Leadership. Her career as a general dentist has spanned various settings. Still, her passion eventually led her to utilize her physical therapy background and dental knowledge to focus exclusively on TMJ Disorders and Airway Dentistry. Presently, her practice centers on the evaluation and treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders, and she welcomes new clients through her website, TMD Collective.
Dr. Tiffany has also participated in the educational arena, having delivered lectures at the Pacific Northwest Dental Convention and the Pierce County Dental Society. She will be a speaker for the upcoming Western Orthodontic Conference in November 2024. She is an advocate for spreading knowledge about TMJ, Airway, and Myofunctional Therapy. Her professional affiliations include membership in the ADA, WSDA, and the role of Treasurer for the Pierce County Dental Society Board. Furthermore, she is an active member of AOMT and the Chicago Study Club. Dr. Tiffany is committed to lifelong learning and shares her expertise through her bi-monthly podcast, “Jaw Talk with Dr. Tiffany,” where she hosts engaging discussions with guests on various topics within airway dentistry, and TMJ-related matters.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Tiffany resides in Tacoma North End, with her husband, two children, and their Cavapoo puppy, Wookie. In her leisure time, she loves snowboarding, wake surfing, and Pilates.
For our dental, myofunctional and physical therapy community, do you want to meet a driver of the Craniofacial therapy evolution? Dr. Jenny Hobson continued her discussion with expert craniofacial physical therapist, Dr. Harry von Piekartz, PT, CCTT. They discussed new material on post orthognathic surgery physical therapy, reviewing a shared Craniofacial pain patient case Dr. Jenny treated, referred by Dr. von Piekartz. They also previewed the upcoming CRAFTA conference on June 7-8, 2024 in Germany.
Covered topics include:
1. Orthognathic surgery physical therapy treatment. The importance of physical therapy. Review of a case study and how Dr. Piekartz treats orthognathic surgery and facial dysmorphia.
2. Review of Craniofacial treatment to pro-volleyball player who suffered a concussion. Discuss nasal release technique, cranial-osteopathic manual medicine, cranio-cervical manual therapy, cranio-mandibular manual therapy, breathing and swallowing training, oral posture training through GOPex and myofunctional therapy.
3. CRAFTA Conference: Review of schedule and what to expect.
Dr. Harry von Piekartz, PT, CCTT
Dr. Harry Piekartz is a Professor at the University of Applied Science in Osnabruck in Germany and is study director of the Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy. He is senior IMTA Teacher of the International Maitland Teacher Association (IMTA) and founder of Cranial Facial Therapy Academy. He successfully completed his Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Leuven (Belgium).
His thesis was on “The Neurodynamic Testing of the Mandibular Nerve: Reliability and norm-data“. In 2005 he received his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation science on the Staffordshire University in the UK, and his thesis was on Neuromusculoskeletal characteristics in pediatric headache. He directs several musculoskeletal research projects and works part-time in his specialized clinic in Ootmarsum, The Netherlands. In 2023 he became a certified Cervical and Temporo-Mandibular Therapist (CCTT) by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT -USA).
He published 4 Books in 3 languages and more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in the field of Cranialfacial physical therapy, pain, and motor control and is specialized in neuromusculoskeletal assessment and treatment of head-neck face impairments and pain.
Want deeper insight into Dr. von Piekartz’s innovative work? He’s provided us with exclusive access to his most recent published article in the journal of Musculoskeletal Science & Practice. “Craniofacial Disorders & Headaches, A Narrative Review”
Dr. Jenny had the honor of interviewing a leader in the field of Cranial Osteopathy, Dr. Tasha Turzo. We will be learning how cranial osteopaths treat craniofacial pain patients. I will lead this discussion and dive into key treatment areas of the head and neck including the following:
Dr. Tasha Turzo, DO FCA graduated from Western University, Pomona, California in 1994 where she received a Post Graduate Osteopathic Manual Medicine/Anatomy Fellowship. She completed her internship at the UCSF Family Medicine Residency. She has been in private practice since 1995 practicing osteopathy, homeopathy, functional medicine, prolotherapy/ PRP, and specializing in craniofacial dysfunctions. Dr. Turzo has been teaching extensively in the field of craniofacial dysfunctions since 1997. She began co-treating patients with Dr. Nordstrom (creator of the ALF appliances) in 1995. Dr. Turzo is a founding member of AEI (ALF Educational Institute) and has taught (to date, 2024) 38 courses to osteopaths, dentists, and myofunctional therapists. Dr. Turzo presents an on-demand 11-hour course “The ALF Approach” and is the administrator of The ALF Approach Mentorship Program which is an inter-professional online educational platform. She is an internationally recognized expert in the application of osteopathy and functional dentistry, with a focus on the use of Advanced Lightwire Functional (ALF) devices and TMD. Dr. Turzo published her book, “The ALF Approach” in 2020. Dr. Turzo is also the medical director of two nutritional IV and injectables clinics, BeWell IV. Herwebsite is drtashaturzo.com.
Dr. Jenny had the honor of interviewing two European Experts in Craniofacial Therapy, Dr. Harry von Piekartz, PT, CCTT, and her mentor, Dr. Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS on March 18, 2024.
Similar to the fascinating discussion with Dr. Rocabado and Dr. Paris this last October, this is another rare opportunity for you to hear about their groundbreaking work and how their important contributions have reshaped the landscape of Craniofacial physical therapy. Dr. Jenny led this discussion and dug into four key treatment areas of the head and neck including Cranio-Mandibular, Cranio-Cervical, Cranio-Neural, and Cranio-Facial.
Listen in to gain insight into the following:
The Importance of Craniofacial Therapy: Discover how this European approach to Craniofacial Therapy is revolutionizing both dentistry and physical therapy and how you can learn to integrate it into your practice for enhanced patient care.
Exploring Craniofacial Therapy: Unearth the unique techniques, rich history, and future prospects of this groundbreaking therapy that’s changing lives and improving patient outcomes. Harry von Piekartz, PT, PhD has developed a 4-part approach to this complicated body region.
Dry Needling and its Importance in Craniofacial treatment: Learn how Dr. Jan Dommerholt has been teaching physical therapists and dentists this effective treatment to reduce facial pain through Myopain Seminars.
History of bringing the European Craniofacial Treatment to the US: Learn how this unique relationship between two Dutch physical therapists has changed the practice of CranioFacial treatment in the US.
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Dr. Jenny Hobson had the honor and privilege of hosting a LIVE interview with Dr. Mariano Rocabado and Dr. Stanley V. Paris, two trailblazers in the physical therapy profession have reshaped the landscape of Manual Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. They combined their knowledge and expertise to forever change the relationship between dentists and physical therapists.
Listen as Dr. Jenny delves into the history and evolving dynamics of Craniofacial therapy and TMD treatment with these world renowned doctors. By watching this interview, you’ll gain insight into the following:
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to hear from the luminaries of Craniofacial Therapy, Dr. Rocabado and Dr. Paris.
Expand your knowledge, enhance your practice, and be a part of the future of dentistry and physical therapy. Register today and embark on a journey of professional growth and innovation!
How Dr. Paris and Dr. Rocabado Met
Dr. Rocabado and Dr. Paris met years ago and through their friendship, the Rocabado Craniofacial therapy and treatment was brought to the USA through the University of St. Augustine, where Dr. Jenny is an instructor.
About Dr. Rocabado
Mariano Rocabado: PT, DPT, ccTT is a doctor of physical therapy and director of the Rocabado Institute, former dean of the faculty of rehabilitation sciences at the University of Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile. In the academic field, he is a full professor at the University of Chile, Department of orthodontics, and full professor at the School of Physical Therapy, University of Andres Bello. He is also a full Professor at the Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Masters program, and the Masters Program in Physiopathology of the Craniocervical, Craniomandibular and Facial Pain Program, University of Andres Bello.
From Dr. Paris’ Student to Colleague
According to Dr. Paris in a guest editorial published in Cranio, the Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice, “Dr. Mariano Rocabado’s contribution to the treatment of temporomandibular joint treatment. That we have become a doctoring profession is largely because of the likes of Dr. Mariano Rocabado, who developed the advanced body of knowledge and skills unique to our profession, and thus freed us from medical control and prescription to the point where
today, patients increasingly have direct access to our services.”
Dr. Jenny’s Mentor
Dr. Jenny is one of a select few to apprentice annually under Dr. Rocabado, a leading Craniofacial, TMJ, neck and spin rehabilitation expert. He entrusts her to update his course materials and teach his classes to dentists and physical therapists at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
About Dr. Paris
Stanley Paris PhD, PT, FAPTA, Hon LLD (Otago)
Dr. Paris has practiced in New Zealand, England, Canada, Bermuda and the United States. He earned a diploma in physiotherapy and another in business – both degree courses today. His first degree is a PhD in neuroanatomy. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as from three other organizations and has an honorary Doctor of Laws from his alma mater the University of Otago in New Zealand. He received the highest honor in American physical therapy when being awarded the Mary McMillan Founders Lecture and later the Mildred Elson Founders Lecture of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Throughout his career he has founded journals, published articles and a book and started more than a dozen private clinics. In 1992 he founded what would become the University of St. Augustine.
Dr. Paris has founded numerous private practices and specialty clinics, two journals, acquired a hotel and turned it into a health resort and founded the University of St. Augustine now with five campuses nationwide. An innovator in practice and education he plans to lay bare his experiences and how he saw and grasped opportunities to build a successful career. While his specialty has been in manual and manipulative therapy, he was the founder and first president of the Orthopaedic Section as well as a founding member of Women’s Health Section now Pelvic Health. His experiences he wishes to share with us in order that we may likewise see and take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop along with the profession.
Gifted Teacher
According to Erland Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT, COMT in their published article, A History of Manipulative Therapy, “some (future) prestigious names, e.g., Brian Mulligan, would credit Paris for introducing them to manual therapy. However, from the author’s perspective, Paris’s role in OMT was more significant than that of an accomplished teacher. As a gifted orator, he became the heart and voice of a rapidly emerging physical therapy specialization. His achievements in athletics, education, and political organization will be an inspiration to all manual therapists and a reminder that if you put enough energy into a project, it will succeed.”
Are you tired of waking up with headaches and aching jaws? Curious about the connection between bruxism (jaw clenching) and nasal passages? Look no further! Join us for an exclusive and eye-opening Facebook Live session, where we bring you groundbreaking insights from a leading researcher in the field.
In this episode, Dr. Jenny sits down with the renowned Dr. Peter Catalano, MD, an expert in Otolaryngology (Ear, nose & throat specialty), to delve into the fascinating link between bruxism, sleep apnea, and nasal obstruction. Discover how nasal surgery can be a game-changer for those struggling with chronic headaches and disruptive sleep patterns.
Unveiling the secrets behind nasal breathing solutions, Dr. Catalano explains how opening up obstructed nasal passages can lead to a remarkable decrease in clenching and snoring. By improving breathing, you can pave the way for a better night's sleep and experience a significant boost in overall well-being.
Nuestros invitados de hoy son dos médicos reconocidos que están reimaginando la forma en que tratamos problemas respiratorios comunes como la apnea del sueño, los ronquidos y la postura oral adecuada. El profesor Dr. Dr. Wilfried Engelke y la Dra. Sandra Kahn D.D.D.S, M.S.D se sientan para discutir su investigación y nueva técnica, creada por el Dr. Engelke, llamada Maniobra Uplock. En este episodio discutimos:
- La Maniobra Uplock y cómo esta innovadora técnica enseña al paciente a crear presión negativa de vacío en la boca.
- Cómo esta técnica permite que la lengua se mantenga arriba en el paladar todo el día y la noche.
- Cómo la Maniobra Uplock puede beneficiar a adultos y niños con problemas de sueño, ronquidos y patrones de respiración bucal poco saludables.
- Y cómo la Maniobra Uplock puede ayudar a los atletas a mejorar su rendimiento deportivo.
La Dra. Jenny recientemente ha tomado un curso impartido por el profesor Dr. Dr. Wilfried Engelke y la Dra. Sandra Kahn D.D.D.S, M.S.D y está emocionada de compartir este asombroso nuevo procedimiento.
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In this episode, Dr. Jenny Hobson and Dr. Martha Cortes host a candid round-table discussion with leading airway practitioners, Dr. Karen Parker Davidson, RN and Cynthia Stein, PT on Nasal Release Technique (NRT), Rhinomanometry and their exciting new research project.
Discover how NRT works and best practices. The panel will review aliments that may respond well to this therapy, including TMD dysfunction, post-concussion symptoms, vertigo, snoring, neck pain and much more.
They will also discuss when to use caution with NRT, specifically with patients that have had aneurisms, cocaine users, patients on blood thinners and more.
Finally, this group of dynamic specialists will discuss some intriguing results from their new research project – using the Nasal Release Technique on post-concussion patients.
You’ll want to have a pad of paper and pen ready for this informative conversation on Nasal Release Technique.
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In this episode, Dr. Jenny Hobson and Dr. Martha Cortes DDS explain the interrelation between airway centric physical therapy and airway centric dentistry with several case studies,highlighting the complex oral-systemic connection. Dr. Cortes shares how she treats many oral symptoms, such as crowded teeth including examining the patients nasal function with Rhinomanometry. In most cases, she finds the
dysfunctional breathing pattern is often the catalyst to the oral problem. Once Dr. Cortes has fixed the issue, Dr. Jenny stresses the importance of myofunctional therapy, to support the ‘architecture’ that Dr. Cortes has created. Otherwise, patients could experience additional complications. Listen and learn to how these two collaborating clinicians are remodeling the way on common conditions.
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Dr. Sandra Kahn D.D.D.S., M.S.D. is a graduate from the National University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of the Pacifc School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. She began her work in orthodontics with a specialty in physical anthropology at the University of California in Berkeley focusing her studies on human craniofacial growth and development. After 22 years of clinical experience in orthodontics treating thousands of patients, Dr. Kahn was not satisfied with traditional orthodontics as a solution for treating her own children. In 2013, she retired from "traditional" orthodontics to focus in orthodontics related to a healthy airway, with a concentration on pediatric prevention of long-term Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Her approach is to treat the entire face and not just the teeth. Dr. Kahn has been invited to serve on craniofacial anomalies teams at both Stanford University and the University of California in San Francisco (UCSF).
Dr. Sandra Kahn is an author and international lecturer on the topic of airway centric orthodontics. Dr. Sandra Kahn is currently the only Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics that practices exclusively Biobloc Orthotropics and airway-centric orthodontics.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Wilfried Engelke, ENT doctor, phoniatrist and maxillofacial surgeon, completed his habilitation 30 years ago in dentistry including speech medicine at the University of Göttingen. At the UMG Dental Clinic, he led a consultation hour in orofacial dysfunctions for many years, led research projects and taught students.
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Newly published research shows how a simple dental device called the "Aqualizer" can help reduce back and other pain for participants by balancing out pelvis asymmetry, which causes leg length discrepancy, and reducing any occlusal (bite) interferences when it is in use.
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Hobson reviews the "Aqualizer" study she conducted with Bill Esser, PT, which was published in the peer reviewed Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice. Co-hosted with Dr. Martha Cortes, they discuss the design of study with Bill Esser and Ira Shapira, DDS and how it’s ground breaking results will lead to even more important research for the PT and Dental fields to collaborate on.
Dr. Shapira said, "Dr. Hobson’s pilot study should lead to far more extensive studies to connect craniomandibular function to whole body posture and reduction in medical expenses." Discover what research DCreators & Guests
Learn from Dr. Ira Shapira, TMD and Sleep apnea expert and the two TMJ head and neck physical therapy experts how this device can help you balance out your pelvis asymmetry causing leg length discrepancy and reduce any occlusal (bite) interferences when it is in use. Dr. Hobson and Bill Esser, PT are designing more research around the connection of the occlusion/bite and how it effects the rest of the body.
Bill Esser, PT is CranioFacial physical therapist in southern Oregon, one of less than 100 in the USA with the distinction Certified Cervical Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT). He has 40 years of experience and success in treatment TMJ disorders, complex cranio and cervical spine dysfunction. He is an instructor for PTs and Dentists on the evaluation and treatment of TMJ and a speaker in many dental conferences including OBI Foundations of Bioesthetics National Conference and more.
Dr. Shapira has a vast experience in treating both Sleep Apnea and TMJ in the Chicago-land area. He was a founding member of DOSA, The Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea and in 2015 was a Chair on the American Alliance Temporomandibular Organization. He is currently the editor of the prestigious The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice.
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