Adjunctive Therapies: The role of oral myofunctional therapy in sleep

Sleep apnoea and sleep-disordered breathing are increasingly recognised as multifactorial conditions, with orofacial myofunctional health playing a critical yet often under-addressed role.

 

This webinar explores how dysfunctional breathing, tongue resting posture, tongue muscle tone, swallowing patterns, lip strain and oral muscle imbalance contribute to compromised airway stability during sleep. We will examine the relationship between myofunctional dysfunctions and common sleep issues such as snoring, upper airway resistance, and obstructive sleep apnoea across both paediatric and adult populations. Emphasis will be placed on clinical assessment, red flags in everyday practice, and the integration of myofunctional therapy within multidisciplinary sleep care models. Attendees will gain practical insights into how optimising oral muscle function and nasal breathing can support airway health, improve sleep quality, and enhance long-term treatment outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach

Speakers
Dr Prabha Iyer, Myofunctional, sleep and airway dentist, The Myofunctional centre.

Dr Alexandra Kotlar, The Myofunctional centre, The Myofunctional centre.

What are the key points that the audience will take away after attending this webinar?

  • What are the key aspects of orofacial myofunctional health
  • How to diagnose dysfunction
  • How oral myofunction impacts airway health and sleep
  • How we can incorporate myofunctional therapy and exercises to improve sleep management

This webinar is free for ASA members and open to non-members for a registration fee of $45.00

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The webinar will be recorded and made available online afterwards - free to ASA members and for a small fee to others. By registering to attend, you are giving your permission for your participation to be recorded.

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Enquiries about this webinar should be directed to Asha Mohabir

Date:  Wednesday 19 August, 2026
Time:  5.00pm -  NSW, ACT, Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria
             4.30pm -  NT & SA
            3.30pm -   WA
            7.00pm -   New Zealand
When
8/19/2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Zoom

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