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Welcome to the South Carolina Dental Association!

The South Carolina Dental Association represents member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry.

The SCDA has over 2,000 member dentists in South Carolina. We are the leader in the promotion of oral health care excellence and the advancement of the profession of dentistry in South Carolina.

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-4:30 Friday: Hours vary
120 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-750-2277
Toll Free in SC: 800-327-2598
Fax: 803-750-1644
Email: scda@scda.org

Upcoming Events

Central District Spring Meeting

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Central District Spring Meeting

Friday, February 7, 2025

“Breathing, Chewing, and Cranial Growth: Unlocking Stability Through Airway and Oral Myofunctional Awareness”

Check in 8:30-9:00

Session: 9-12

Membership Meeting and Lunch: 12-1

Continuation of Session: 1-3

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Closing Remarks and Takeaways

 

Speaker: Melissa Mungo

As the energetic and approachable CEO of

Faceology, Melissa Mungo is a visionary leader

in the field of orofacial myofunctional

therapy (OMT) and airway health. With a rich

background in dentistry, Melissa brings an

impressive wealth of knowledge and hands-on

clinical experience to the forefront of her work.

Cost: Free for Central District Members, $50.00 per guest.

Overview:

This in-person lecture, led by Melissa Mugno with special guests Dr. Joanna Dover and Kayla

Viola, RDH, will explore the critical connections between breathing, chewing, oral function, and

cranial growth. Attendees will learn how soft tissue dysfunction, or Oral Myofunctional Disorders

(OMDs), impacts dentition and overall cranial stability. By the end of the session, participants

will have practical tools to screen for OMDs, address dysfunctional breathing patterns, and

integrate airway-focused philosophies into their dental practices.

 

Goals:

1. Understand the critical relationship between breathing, chewing, and cranial stability.

2. Recognize the signs of Oral Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and dysfunctional

breathing.

3. Learn practical screening techniques for OMDs and breathing dysfunction.

4. Gain confidence in introducing simple myofunctional exercises to patients.

5. Explore the benefits of integrating airway-focused philosophies into dental practices.

6. Learn from real-life cases to see the practical application of these concepts.

 

Key Takeaways:

● How to screen for OMDs and breathing dysfunction in your practice.

● Tools and techniques for improving oral function and airway health.

● Practical steps to integrate airway philosophy into dental workflows.

● Real-world examples of success and challenges from experienced professionals.

Location: Cooperative Conference Center

Number of Credit Hours:          5

 

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