IAOM-trained clinicians’ complete extensive coursework in orofacial myology, airway and breathing function, swallowing patterns, oral habits, tongue posture, and muscle coordination. A COM® has gone far beyond introductory-level training.

Certification requires:

• A comprehensive written board examination

• Case study submission

• Demonstration of clinical skill and correct therapeutic approach

• Ongoing continuing education

This ensures your provider is truly qualified—not just trained—but tested and validated.

IAOM-certified clinicians are held to strict standards of ethics, clinical accuracy, and scope of practice. You can trust that your care is based on the latest science and delivered responsibly.

COM®s are trained to work alongside:

• dentists

• orthodontists

• ENTs

• sleep medicine providers

• lactation consultants

• speech-language pathologists

This collaborative perspective helps ensure you receive comprehensive, coordinated care.

Correct evaluation leads to correct treatment.
A Certified Orofacial Myologist is trained to identify root causes and design precise therapy plans, resulting in:

• more efficient progress

• more stable results

• improved breathing and sleep

• reduced oral habits

• better facial and oral muscle balance

Myofunctional therapy is becoming more well-known, but training programs vary widely in their depth and scientific basis. Choosing an IAOM COM® helps ensure you’re not receiving incomplete or ineffective therapy from someone without comprehensive education.