DEFICIENCY DYSMORPHOGENESIS SYNDROME (DDS)A personal view by Dr. Paul Greenacre, DDS, DOMP
This is an excerpt from the excellent article by Dr Paul Greenacre – Dentist/ Manual Osteopath
“The first obvious indicator-area of Mankind’s Dysmorphogenesis or skeletal breakdown is the shape or width of the palatal arch – Maxillary Dysmorphogenesis (MD) – that starts forming at about 8½ weeks in utero. No one in clinical medicine is measuring the size or shape of the palatal arch at birth or beyond. This is a major medical oversight as it is vital diagnostic information. It is a key biological marker measurement that is being overlooked by all practitioners worldwide.
Under-developed palates mean that 60% of the children today will need orthodontics. Small palates have serious jaw, cranial, airway and spinal consequences.”
Read the full article:
http://nationalacademyofosteopathy.blogspot.com/2019/02/article-by-dentistmanual-osteopath.html
Premaxillary-Maxillary Suture
This research paper was carried out by the University of São Paulo in 2016.
file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/DPJO%2016-29%20NovDec%202018%20(4).pdf
Premaxilla: Up to which age it remains separated from the maxilla by a suture, how often it occurs in children and adults, and possible clinical and therapeutic implications. Study of 1,138 human skulls.
To quote –
Conclusions
This study suggests that:
1.The progression rate of premaxillary-maxillary suture closure from birth to 12 years of age is 3.72% per year.
2. All pediatric skulls up to 12 years of age had an open premaxillary-maxillary suture.
3. Adults may have an open premaxillary-maxillary suture.
4. The percentage of adults with an open premaillary-maxillary suture was 6.16%.
5.The prescence of a premaxillary-maxillary suture explains the success of anteroposterior expansion of the maxillary complex.
6. The existence of a premaxillary-maxillary suture supports the use of treatments for the growth of the middle third of the face to solve anatomical and functional problems.
Dr Derek Mahony’s video on Early Treatment
THREE THINGS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
Interview with Sarah Hornsby, RDH BS, at the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, conference in Rome, 2018. A 5 minute must!
Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBqhZELRj0Q
Dr Mahony outlines his three take home messages and explains why, when there is a skeletal or muscular imbalance, early interceptive treatment is so important.
Treat Early Diagnose ADHD & Airway Issues Myofunctional Therapy
Prevent Crooked Teeth Campaign
For decades crooked teeth have been accepted as just bad luck – a genetic inevitability that often requires extractions and fixed braces. This is seen almost as a rite of passage for teenagers. However, there is increasing awareness that such treatment can exacerbate obstructive sleep apnoea and TMJ disorders, leaving people with a lifetime of health problems.
The petition has 16,433 signatures to date, 14 April 2021.
This is a global petition so anyone can sign.
I do hope that many of you reading this will want to get involved.
Breath – The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
James Nestor’s amazing new book is about how breathing properly can transform your physical and mental health. At a time when there is increased awareness of the role of the airway, this is a most timely publication.
We take 25,000 breaths a day, and many people mouth breathe which is really bad for optimal health.
This is the link to James’ interview with reknowned Dr Rangan Chatterjee.
Stop Retractive Orthodontics webinar
This webinar went out live on Sunday, 27 September. Just Google Stop Retractive Orthodontics to get the links to all three sectors: European, Asia Pacific and US. Especially good presentations are Dr Derek Mahony’s on the Asia Pacific sector and patient, Ireland, on the US sector.
Dr Derek Mahony’s video on Early Treatment.
THREE THINGS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
Interview with Sarah Hornsby, RDH BS, at the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, conference in Rome, 2018. A 5 minute must!
Here is the link:
The Academy of Applied Myofuntional Sciences 5th congresse, 1-30 August 2020
This conference brings together some remarkable professionals from a variety of backgrounds:Derek Mahony, John Mew, Mike Mew, Barry Raphael, Gavin James, Ted Belfour, Kevin Boyd, Mark Cruz,Michael Gelb, Bill Hang, David McIntosh, Patrick McKeown, Joy Moeller, James Nestor, Darick Nordstrom,German Ramirez, Gill Rapley, Yue Weng Cheu – some of the names on the programme which has just over 100 speakers.
Oral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion Linda D’Onofrio 10 May 2019
An exceptionally well written article which was published in the journal of Orthodontics & Cranial Research.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ocr.12277
“This narrative review surveys current research demonstrating how oral dysfunction can escalate into malocclusion, acquired craniofacial disorder and contribute to generational dysfunction, disorder and disease.”
This is such an important aspect but which is sadly completely overlooked in the current establishment approach to the treatment of malocclusion.
LindaD’Onofrio, MA CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist specializing in craniofacial disorders, structural and motor-based speech disorders, feeding and oromyofunctional disorders, social cognitive disorders, and developmental speech-language disorders. She a past president of the Oregon Speech-Language Hearing Association and presents and teaches on her areas of specialty.
