TMJ Face Tongue Course - Paolo Tozzi (SOLD OUT)
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The osteopathic approach to the stomatognathic system, including TMJ, dental and tongue disordersDAY ONE
Foundations of TMJ embryology, anatomy and physiology.
The development of the stomatognathic system as a functional unit for the body mechanics, mastication, deglutition, phonation and breathing.
The tongue function in sucking and swallowing, as a moulding force for the oral cavity, dental positioning and orofacial balance.
The dysfunctional swallowing presentation, how to detect it in kids and adults and how to assess its systemic influence on the body.
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the tongue, including the Garliner’s myofunctional method for tongue functional rehabilitation.
DAY TWO
Craniometric considerations in the interactions between head position, breathing and swallowing, including the impact on the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM).
Relations between cranial conformation, dental class, tongue shape and PRM.
Occlusal functional diagnosis according to the Planas method.
Cranio-cervico-mandibular disorders: osteopathic evaluation, including Rocabado pain mapping.
3D testing of the TMJ mobility with corresponding osteopathic articular and capsulo-ligamentous balancing techniques.
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the myo-tendinous and fascial structures of the TMJ.
Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of the hyoid bone, supra and infra hyoid muscles.
DAY THREE
Clicking TMJ syndromes: aetiology, classification and evaluation.
Timing of dental extrusion, classification of dental classes and their impact on head positioning, spinal curves and body posture.
Analysis of the main orthodontic interventions from an osteopathic perspective: bioactivators, functional orthoses, palate expanders, mobile and fixed orthoses.
Osteopathic intervention to assist, support and improve the response to orthodontic interventions in children, teenagers and adults.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Paolo Tozzi, MSc Ost, DO, PT
• Masters Science in Osteopathy at the Dresda University (Germany)
• Doctorat en Osteopathie and Posturologie at the International Association Jean Monnet, amongst the European University Foundation of Bruxelles (Belgium)
• Bachelor Science Honours Degree in Osteopathy, D.O., at the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone (UK)
• Degree in Physiotherapy at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome (Italy)
• Master Level Reiki Diploma at the Sri Papaji Centre, Rome (Italy)
• Head of Academics of the ASOMI College of Sciences in Malta
• Honorary Tutor in College of Human and Health Sciences for the Swansea University
• Former Treasurer of the Osteopathic European Academic Network (Os.E.A.N.)
• Former Viceprincipal of the School of Osteopathy CROMON of Rome; former Vicepresident of the Italian Association of Posturologists (A.I.R.O.P.)
• Member of the Fascia Science and Clinical Applications Advisory Board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
• Reviewer for Handspring Publishing (UK)
• Former reviewer for the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lecturer of biomechanics and manual therapy in different universities in Rome
• Lecturer of various post-graduate courses on osteopathic subjects in Italy, Europe and overseas
• Speaker in various national and international congresses of osteopathic medicine and manual therapy (including the International Fascia Research Congress)
• Author of various articles on fascia and fascia research
• Expert on Osteopathy applied to domestic and exotic animals.
Date
Thursday 19 November 2026 8:30 AM - Saturday 21 November 2026 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne
649 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121
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TMJ Face Tongue Course - Paolo Tozzi (SOLD OUT)
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