Imagine helping kids with oral habits in YOUR paediatric practice....
We teach evidence-based programs to heath professionals wanting to treat thumb, fingers and pacifier sucking habits
Yes show me how!Introducing
Break the Habit!
A Revolutionary Course for Health Professionals
Are you ready to empower your practice and transform the way you address thumb and pacifier sucking habits in children?
Our cutting-edge course is designed exclusively for health professionals like you!
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I have just finished your course and I absolutely loved it! It was worth every cent
Jaimee Stakelum
Happy Faces Orofacial Myology
“Carla has a true gift for teaching, empowering, and engaging other professionals in Carla's skill set. I am so excited to be a part of this journey and implement this program in my practice!! "
Dr Elizabeth Pfohl
Specialist Pediatric Dentist
The American Dental Association recommends children stop oral habits by age 4....but what if they don't?
.....most dental professionals have little to no training in this area.
And I was no different!
In 2010 I began to to treat kids with oral habits in my dedicated practice, Thumbsucking Clinic in Queensland, Australia.
The results were astounding.
Not only did we see kids quit their habits, but their mouths completely changed!
I consistently documented their progress and in 2015, I teamed up with James Cook University to co-publish a paper in The International Dental Journal, which showed the efficacy of my program in ceasing oral habits AND its success in closing open-bite and over-jet.
Through clinical experience, I’ve developed different techniques and assessment tools to enhance the Thumbsucking Professionals assessment protocol and program and help kids successfully change their habits forever.....
Show me the training!
Its time to use non-orthodontic and evidence-based programs to treat oral habits...
In my collaboration with James Cook University, our paper showed that not only did our programs successfully stop thumb and finger sucking in 89% of patients, there was also a significant decrease in anterior open-bite and over-jet after 3 months of treatment.
Break the Habit!
A Revolutionary Course for Health Professionals
Course Modules
Module 1 - Deep Dive into Non-Nutritive Sucking Behaviours.
We explore the oral and physical consequences of these habits and examine the research and evidence surrounding the current trends and various solutions currently on offer.
Module 2 - The TSP Physiological Paradigm.
Here we explore the rarely-discussed physiological issues surrounding oral habits and the unique paradigm that supports the TSP assessment, treatment and referral protocols.
Module 3- The TSP Psychological Paradigm.
Here we explore the psychological contributors to oral habits, including developmental issues and the research and evidence supporting the TSP assessment, treatment and referral protocols.
Module 4 - From Phone Call to Paperwork.
Learn how to confidently implement new patient intakes with your team from front desk all the way through to clinical staff.
Module 5 - Assessment and Treatment Planning the TSP way.
Learn how to assess and screen your patients for suitability for the TSP program and how to work in an interdisciplinary team for ultimate patient care.
Module 6 - Implementing the TSP Program -
learn our flagship program in depth from start to finish!
Module 7 - Pacifiers and Kids under 5.
Understand the importance of early oral milestones and learn tips, tricks and screening tools to help children grow out of their problems naturally.
Module 8 - Case Studies and Trouble Shooting.
See real life cases and cases studies and go through the dos, don'ts and how to handles with us as we look at every scenario you're likely to encounter in your case load.
Imagine helping kids in YOUR pediatric practice
See what our previous students say about the course....
Mary-Frances Gonzalez
Speech Language Pathologist, Virginia, USA
Carla I really can't begin to express how grateful I am that our paths have crossed. The knowledge you have given and the ongoing support is tremendous.
Thank you is just not adequate.
Dr Bobby Griffin
Orthodontist, Cairns, Queensland
I'm looking forward to implementing this into my practice. You've done a great job with online training resources and you've developed an excellent program for helping these families."
Dr Kar Mun Chan
Pediatric Dentist Melbourne, VIC
"You have done an amazing job Carla, to put your knowledge and experience together into such a programme.
Love your graphics and your videos and everything is so organised!
Our Break the Habit course includes:
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Jennie Tylee-Porter
OHT and Dental Practice Owner
Parkside Dental, Dubbo, NSW
"Carla’s course exceeded my expectations.
Carla has created training programs that arm you with the knowledge you will need to confidently start help your patients.
Her online training program covers almost every situation you may face.
The program is set at a pace that is quite achievable while working full time.
I feel this investment into my clinical education was worth every cent as it's helping to change so many families' lives...."
Thank you so much! The course is so informative! This is such a great service that you are providing!
Dr Katherine Bracy
Pediatric Dentist, Nanuet, NY
“This course is amazing!!! Carla is so passionate about helping patients quit these habits. The knowledge I have gained has made me confident to guide my thumb sucking patients with treatment options. And you're not on your own with ongoing mentorship. I highly recommend this program”
Tania Haddon
OHT, Ballarat, Vic
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Meet your educator
Carla Lejarraga
Carla Lejarraga is a highly esteemed Oral Health professional, whose pioneering work in the field of Orofacial Myology has garnered her recognition both in Australia and internationally.
When passion meets education...
Throughout her career, Carla has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to education, lecturing for seven years at Smile Dental’s "Develop the Hygienist, Develop the Practice" workshop. Currently, she imparts her vast knowledge of Orofacial Myology to dental and speech professionals across Australia through The Australian Academy of Orofacial Myology, showcasing her leadership in professional development within the field.
Carla’s is the visionary founder and director of The Thumbsucking Clinic, where her innovative approaches to childhood facial development have made her a sought-after expert by parents nationwide.
Her collaboration with dentists, orthodontists, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists highlights her multidisciplinary approach to patient care, aiming for the most comprehensive outcomes for her patients.
Additionally, Carla is a distinguished member of the faculty at the prestigious Breathe Institute of California, working with Dr Soroush Zaghi, exemplifying her commitment to advancing the field of Orofacial Myology and breathing education.
Carla's contribution to the field is further evidenced by her active role in the professional community, serving as the Vice President of the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology Inc from 2012 to 2016.
Her research, particularly the groundbreaking study "Influence of non-Orthodontic Intervention on Digit Sucking and Consequent anterior open bite - a preliminary study," published in the International Dental Journal in 2015, has made significant strides in understanding the impact of non-orthodontic intervention on digit sucking habits and malocclusions.
Carla's professional journey reflects her deep-seated passion for enhancing oral health and facial development. Her work not only changes smiles but also fundamentally transforms lives, and she's committed to sharing these skills and knowledge with other health practitioners worldwide.
