Session
Moderator & Lecturer
The Past and Future of Oral Function in Children
小児の口腔機能のこれまで〜これから
- The background behind the introduction of developmental insufficiency of oral function
- The social context surrounding children
- Improving oral function to prevent choking
- 口腔機能発達不全症が導入された経緯
- 子どもたちをめぐる社会的背景
- 口腔機能を向上して窒息予防につなげよう
It has been eight years since developmental insufficiency of oral function were added to the national health insurance coverage in 2018. The social context surrounding children has shifted to an era that focuses not only on caries prevention but also on oral function. Japan’s food culture is also undergoing a major transformation, influenced by various factors from abroad. However, some children with immature oral function are unable to adapt to these changes, and we have begun to hear of tragic choking accidents. Eating safely and enjoyably is the best form of prevention. In this session, we would like to report on our research to date.
Lecturer
Early Management of Pediatric Oral Hypofunction Using Myofunctional Therapy (MFT)
MFTを応用した幼児期〜学童前期の
口腔機能発達不全症への対応
- Pediatric oral function management focused on daily functional activities to improve parent–child quality of life
- Individualized management based on developmental stage–specific and cause-based assessment
- Management of pediatric oral hypofunction is the first step toward acquiring lifelong health literacy
- 生活機能に着目した親子のQOL向上のための小児口腔機能管理
- 発達段階別、原因別に考えたい個々への対応
- 口腔機能発達不全症対策は生涯にわたるヘルスリテラシー獲得のための初めの一歩
From early childhood to early school age, children undergo a critical period for acquiring and mastering oral function. Appropriate assessment and early intervention for existing problems contribute to the long-term stability of oral function. This presentation will introduce practical pediatric oral function management using myofunctional therapy (MFT) with a focus on daily functional activities. The discussion will cover individualized management based on developmental stage-specific and cause-based assessments. Additionally, we will consider the potential impact of these approaches on improving the quality of life for parents and children and promoting the development of lifelong health literacy.
Lecturer
歯列は口腔機能を映し出す鏡
〜学童期に対する診療室での取り組み~
歯列は口腔機能を映し出す鏡
〜学童期に対する診療室での取り組み~
- 歯列形態と口腔機能の相関関係
- 精神発達、身体発育において変化に富んだ学童期の重要性
- 学童期における診療室での口腔機能訓練
- 口腔習癖の細かい診断と口腔機能訓練の選択
- 歯列形態と口腔機能の相関関係
- 精神発達、身体発育において変化に富んだ学童期の重要性
- 学童期における診療室での口腔機能訓練
- 口腔習癖の細かい診断と口腔機能訓練の選択






