Fundamentals of Orofacial Myology

There is increased recognition and acceptance of orofacial myology with the outlook for a still broader growth in the 1990s. This book synthesizes the total fabric comprising orofacial myology. It is one area where dentistry and speech/language pathology overlap, bringing about shared goals and concerns. The dental hygienist becomes involved and, to a lesser extent, one or two other professions. Each has only partial knowledge of the total field of orofacial myology. Here is a complete guide, extracting from each component realm the requisite teachings that it can supply. There is a balance of theoretical and practical information to supplement the training and knowledge of each basic field. This is a textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in dentistry, dental hygiene and speech/language pathology. This is in addition to the book's role as a text for direct training to becoming an orofacial myologist.