Online course on functional orthodontics: Functional-Ortho Evolution

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist and educator. Owner and President of Coulson Institute of Orofacial Myology, Denver, Colorado, USA. Known internationally as "The Thumb Whisperer" for expertise in thumb-sucking cessation.

Over 55 years of clinical experience in orofacial myofunctional therapy since establishing private practice in 1969. Background in Speech Therapy and Dentistry enables comprehensive treatment of children and adults referred for sucking disorders, swallowing dysfunction, open mouth rest posture, tongue thrust, TMJ disorders, facial pain, denture retention, and problems related to muscles of the mouth, face, jaw, and tongue. Pioneered therapeutic techniques for patients with Down syndrome, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, stroke, Bell's palsy, and trichotillomania. Studied with the renowned Bobaths for Down syndrome treatment in London (1971).

Past President of International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM, 1995-1997) after serving on all boards from 1985-2015. Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) since 1986. College Clinical Professor of Orofacial Myology (2017-2020). International educator traveling worldwide to train dentists, dental hygienists, speech-language pathologists, and other health professionals. Founder of comprehensive training programs combining therapeutic techniques with business management essentials. Offers courses in Denver, on-site locations, lectures, and individual internships in daily practice.

Master's Degree in Health Sciences (2015). Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM, 1986). Over 50 years treating referrals from dentists, orthodontists, physicians, and speech pathologists. Specializes in effective strategies to eliminate thumb sucking, improve dental and facial muscle function, treat mild snoring and sleep apnea as related to tongue posture (in conjunction with physicians and dentists), and address myofunctional issues affecting overall health. Practice locations at 2121 South Oneida Street Suite 335 and Suite 521, Denver, Colorado.

Dentist and researcher specializing in Jaw Functional Orthopedics (JFO). Professor and Researcher at Wilma Simões European Institute (WSEI), Portugal. Professor at Biofokus Institute, Turkey. Professor at FAOA, Brazil.

Over 35 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in functional jaw orthopedics following the philosophy of Dr. Wilma Simões. Graduated from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. Completed Doctorate in Physiology at UFMG. Post-doctoral research as Junior Fellow by CNPq (National Research Council), Brazil. Post-doctoral research as Senior Fellow by FAPEMIG (Foundation for Research Support of Minas Gerais), Brazil. Invited researcher at Aveiro University, Portugal; Marmara University, Turkey; and University of Ioannina, Greece.

International lecturer having taught functional orthopedic principles in over 10 countries including Brazil, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Spain, and across Latin America. Trained more than 2000 dental professionals worldwide in JFO methodology during 35+ years of educational activity. Professor at Orthodontics Specialization course at Itaúna University, Brazil. Professor at São Leopoldo Mandic postgraduate programs. Chair of scientific meetings including International Functional Jaw Orthopedics Congress in Lisbon featuring 33 international speakers.

DDS from Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. PhD in Physiology from Federal University of Minas Gerais. Post-doctoral training in Brazil, Portugal, Turkey, and Greece. Specialist in Jaw Functional Orthopedics. Founding member of FIOFM (International Federation of Functional Jaw Orthopedics) representing multiple countries. Published extensively on functional orthopedics, Planas appliances, neuro-occlusal rehabilitation, therapeutic posture changing, proprioception in orthodontics, and long-term results of functional treatment approaches.

Orthodontist and gnathology specialist focusing on functional occlusion and temporomandibular joint disorders. Director of the Center of Functional Orthodontics and Prosthesis in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Over 20 years of clinical experience in complex orthodontic rehabilitation and functional occlusal therapy. Specializes in the integration of orthodontic treatment with prosthetic rehabilitation for adult patients.

International lecturer on orthodontics and TMD since 2005. Member of the pediatric dentistry department with the course of maxillofacial surgery at the First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg. Chief editor of the "Orthodontics On-line" educational project.

Member of the European Orthodontic Society.

Functional Orthopedics Specialist.

TMD and Orofacial Pain Specialist.

President of AIO in Brazil (Asociación Iberoamericana de Ortodoncistas).

Visiting Professor of the Master of Orthodontics, University of Barcelona.

IFUNA Visiting Professor (www.ifuna.info).

I was head of the Jaw Functional Orthopedics department at the Institute of Dentistry of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) from 1988 to 2000.

Author of the book: Regulador de Função Aragão - Treatment of systemic diseases through the stomatognathic system (published in Brazil and Spain).

Author of the HBTC-RFA Method (Human Body Total Care- Regulator Function Aragão).