Hands-on Educational Modules
Providing authentic ALF education to integrate our clinical skills and healthcare TEAMs
Continued Education Credit for Dentists
The ALF InterFACE Academy is an approved program provider through the AGD PACE program
All courses offered by the ALF InterFACE Academy have been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) . The ALF InterFACE Academy is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.
Definition of module:
One of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole
The ALF InterFACE Academy is dedicated to ensuring that our members have access to a lifetime of learning ALF Therapy as instructed by the creator of the ALF family of appliances. The AIA faculty supports Dr. Darick Nordstrom in his mission to ensure the authenticity of his message and the advancement of the principle based approach to integrative healthcare.
Module 1 : Foundational Principles - January 11-12, 2019
This is a uniquely designed course geared for both the entry level practitioner and those wanting to learn Dr. Nordstrom's approach to ALF Therapy as a foundation for future courses taught through the ALF InterFACE Academy, Inc.
This course is designed after nearly 40 years of development and guided by clinical collaboration between interdisciplinary treatment teams.
It will be taught both in the hands and on the head as we instruct practitioners, their assistants, business team and hygienists. By offering instruction on both the principles and the techniques, this valuable information can be applied immediately to patient care in your office
Module 2 : TEAM ALF: 1pm Thurs April 25- 5pm Sat April 27
The TEAM approach to care is at the heart of ALF Therapy.
Instructors:
Darick Nordstrom, DDS
Angie Tenholder DMD, FAACP, DABCDSM
Dianah Davidson BS, RDH, COM
At this course, the dental team and the therapy teams will integrate and share our combined knowledge to learn from our instructors and each other.
Instruction on dental appliance design and selection will accompany the implementation of techniques, technologies and therapies to supplement and enhance the level of care provided to our patients.
Online course offerings will be included through our Digital Chalk online educational platform.
The course will include four stations:
- Clinical insertion, adjustment , modification and selection of the various family of ALF Therapy appliances.
- Hands-on exposure to the techniques utilized by the "body worker" therapy TEAM in the co-treatment of the patient in an integrative healthcare model. (osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, craniosacral therapists and others)
- Introduction to the concepts, screening assessments and referral protocols used while co-treating with the oral myology or speech and language pathology practitioner.
- The laboratory station will enable practitioners and their team to fabricate, modify and repair several of the ALF appliances in the ALF family.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON.
To be placed on the waiting list for registration for this Module 2 course, please email admin@alfinterfaceacademy.com.
Sleep Wellness - Thursday afternoon bonus material
If our patients do not sleep well, they will not function well.
During this course you will also be introduced to the technology and concepts that are critical to understand when identifying patients with disordered sleep physiology as well in addressing their needs. Instruction on sleep wellness monitoring as well as an introduction to several fun and functional ways to integrate primitive reflex and cranial nerve integration into your clinical setting promises to enhance your level of patient care.
Concepts
Function
Primitive reflex integration
Respiratory mechanics
Suck, Swallow, Breathe Reflex
Form
Functional Oral Volume
Fascial restrictions
Physiology
Rhythm generating centers
Neurophysiology
TEAM ALF Thursday Elective : 9am - 12 pm
Hands-on OraLase and HINSLR Laser Assisted Non-Surgical Oral-Fascial Releases
Restrictions in the fascial system of the body can impair sleep quality as well as the patient's ability to function. By understanding the nature of the restriction and providing non-surgical, convenient and cost effective options for the removal of these complex restrictions, we have a unique opportunity to support our patients
Enhanced knowledge to compliment comprehensive care
The utilization of the minimally invasive techniques to maximize treatment outcomes can have a major impact on patient satisfaction. This hands-on course will allow providers to gain the skills necessary to begin implementing OraLase and HINSLR in their office
ALF Intensive - Mastery Module
Utilizing the ALF Therapy Family of Appliances in Comprehensive Patient Care
Dr. Nordstrom offers a detailed explanation on the many advanced options available to ALF providers trained in the ALF Therapy comprehensive care patient model.
Course offering to be announced at a later date.
Previous courses held January 2018 and February 2018
Location and arrangements for Midwest courses
Courses located in the heart of the US as well as on the West Coast
At the midline of our country at the Gateway to the West, St. Louis is a centralized location to host events for our ALF InterFACE community.
Several courses are also offered on the west coast in the San Diego area.
Midwest venue conducive to both classroom and clinical settings
The combined clinical and classroom facility located in Columbia, Illinois is a short 30 minute drive from the airport. The third floor is the location of the clinical portion of the course and is fully equipped with 5 dental operatories, a dental laboratory, a conference room and many other amenities helpful for creating a learning space for clinicians. The fifth floor is the home for the classroom portion of the course and includes both a large conference area as well as a smaller conference room for breakout sessions.
Convenient lodging options
Spcial room rates are available through the Hampton Inn in Columbia, Illinois which is only a few miles from the course venue.
Small town, big benefits
Quaint, historic and cozy Columbia, Illinois is a short distance from the St. Louis Metropolitan area and hosts several destinations enjoyed by its visitors.
Additional fun facts
For additional information about the area please use the following link.