OHI-S Dentistry Beyond Teeth Functional and Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation of Breathing, Occlusion, Sleep, and Posture 7 lessons 3h 1min

Built on functional jaw orthopedics, airway physiology, and neuro-occlusal rehabilitation concepts, this program bridges dentistry with systemic function, giving clinicians a structured way to move from symptom management to causal treatment. It shifts clinical thinking from teeth-centered intervention to function-driven diagnosis and long-term stability. The course is designed to fundamentally expand how dentistry defines diagnosis, function, and treatment success by teaching how to identify primary dysfunctions and reorganize them through evidence-based neuro-occlusal principles.
Learning Objectives

Implement the breath to heal neurofunctional rehabilitation approach.

Identify the primary dysfunction behind common dental and skeletal problems.

Interpret occlusal patterns as adaptive functional responses.

Apply Planas Tracks and Simões Network concepts in clinical practice.

Integrate myofunctional therapy within functional treatment planning.

Master clinical decision-making regarding when to treat, when to observe, and when to intervene.

Target Audience
This program is designed for dental professionals seeking to bridge dentistry with systemic function, transforming their approach from localized symptom management to comprehensive, causal treatment based on neuro-occlusal and airway principles.
Best for Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentists, and General Dentists.
Topics
Lesson 1. Breath to Heal: How to Seal the Lips

Understanding the impact of lip seal on functional breathing and overall health

The 10 most essential clinical “permissions” for nasal breathing

The most common blocks to nasal breathing

Application of immediate clinical strategies for correction

Integration of practical exercises for lip seal training

Analysis of case studies with clinical outcomes

Lesson 2. Diagnosing and Treating Functional Disorders

The transformative role of the dentist in prevention and early diagnosis

Identifying oral, postural, and respiratory signs in daily practice

Limits of dental clinical action and when to refer

Tools for transdisciplinary functional assessment

Integrative treatment approaches within a team

Clinical case discussions

Lesson 3. Orthodontics and Function: Influence, Interference, or Ignorance?

The relationship between orthodontics and nasal breathing

The impact of extractions and fixed mechanics on functional balance

Long-term consequences for occlusal stability

Functional orthodontics vs mechanical orthodontics

Preventive orthodontics in paediatric patients

Comparative clinical cases

Lesson 4. What Teeth, Muscles, and Bones Reveal

Identifying diagnostic clues in the stomatognathic system

Hidden cavitations: diagnosis and clinical impact

Muscular and postural asymmetries as early warning signs

The link between muscle tone and respiratory function

Interpreting skeletal signs in daily practice

Practical case documentation with photos and radiographs

Lesson 5. Mouth, Sleep, and Posture: The Invisible Triad of Vitality

How nasal breathing affects sleep quality

The impact of open-mouth posture on the myofascial system

Postural consequences of orofacial imbalance

Links between sleep apnoea, posture, and systemic health

Therapeutic strategies to restore the triad

Clinical cases with long-term follow-up

Lesson 6. Planas Tracks and the Simões Network in Clinical Practice

Foundations of the Planas and Simões functional treatment philosophies

Diagnostic principles and clinical indications for direct and indirect Planas tracks

Biomechanics and therapeutic applications of the Simões Network in occlusal development and reorganization

Clinical protocols for appliance selection, design, placement, and adjustment

Benefits, limitations, and factors influencing treatment success

Analysis of clinical cases demonstrating treatment planning, execution, and outcomes

Lesson 7. Breathing and Neuro-Occlusal Rehabilitation

Functional relationships between breathing, occlusion, craniofacial development, and posture

Impact of altered breathing patterns on facial growth, occlusal development, and overall function

Principles of neuro-occlusal rehabilitation in the management of breathing-related dysfunctions

Clinical protocols for promoting nasal breathing through functional orthopedic and orthodontic approaches

Integration of neuro-occlusal rehabilitation with myofunctional therapy and broader systemic health considerations

Clinical case studies demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches and treatment outcomes