Encouraging team collaboration
ALF InterFACE TEAM Therapy
One of the most important foundational principles of ALF therapy is to understand the benefits of co-treatment with therapists who work in conjunction with the ALF dental provider. Therapists are able to support the patient with their treatments, make helpful suggestions in guiding the course of therapy and ensure that the patient is receiving the best possible outcome of ALF therapy.
Importance of Integrative Training
Many benefits of the integrative training efforts of the ALF InterFACE community, educators and providers. The global approach to patient care is critical to understand when performing comprehensive ALF therapy
Like-minded Professionals
The treatment TEAMS developed through ALF InterFACE communities provide patient care at the highest level. The dental team is trained to work closely with providers trained in cranial osteopathy, pediatric and general medical providers, myofunctional therapy, optimal breathing therapy, cranial nerve sequencing, chiropractic, speech pathology, nutritional consultants, occupational therapists, spiritual and mental health therapists and any other healthcare provider who recognizes the many benefits of ALF Therapy in delivering optimal patient care.
Benefits of Membership
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
To provide consistent , convenient and quality content for authentic ALF therapy education, we are developing an online academy for ALF providers and therapists to share a common source for ALF related education. The content will be accessible and convenient for all who choose to take advantage of the opportunity to learn ALF theory and pearls for clinical application from its founder and creator.
Continued education credits awarded
The ALF InterFACE Academy has been awarded AGD PACE approval. Continued education credits will be awarded for dental professionals as well as other therapists whose accrediting organizations honor AGD PACE credits. We are also in the process of acquiring CE credits for osteopaths as well.
CE credits will be available for online courses, regional study club meetings approved through the Academy, annual InterFACE conference and hands-on certification events.
Recognition for commitment to ALF related education
As providers participate in the ALF InterFACE Academy, their accomplishments and efforts will be showcased to the public through our companion website www.alfinterface.info. An accreditation track is also under development for those committed to dedicating their ALF education to the only organization established and endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom, the innovator and developer of the ALF appliance and therapies.
Educational opportunites for patients and the public
The website for the general public to learn more about the ALF appliance and therapies will allow patients and their parents to gain valuable information on the ALF therapies and providers based on the providers biography/CV as well as having access to a comprehensive list of the educational efforts taken by the provider as sponsored by the ALF InterFACE Academy and Dr. Nordstrom. The site www.alfinterface.info is an invaluable asset to the ALF InterFACE community as it supports the patient and provider in connecting with authentic ALF information and the providers committed to the teachings.
Creating unity for our community of like-minded professionals
As an elite group of highly educated and devoted practitioners of varied professions, it is important to have a unified message and goal as we challenge the paradigm of traditional orthodontics and system based healthcare. By creating an environment of community and synergy, we can also communicate through the community blog and monthly Midliners Study Club webinars to continue our journey in helping ourselves and our patients.
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
The process of creating a new educational opportunity will provide us with options for developing the hands-on courses to supplement the online training. Certification will be possible after meeting the requirements of the lecture portion of the training and completing the hands-on requiretments to demonstrate proficiency in your chosen educational track in the ALF InterFACE Academy.