Patients often need someone to understand the root cause of their problems. Often these problems occurred during an event in their life that created a "gap" in their journey toward wellness.
Providers often need the professional support through continued and quality education so that they can continue to benefit from the most recent updates and evolution of thought.
By seeking knowledge about these "gaps", we can better understand our role in "filling the cracks" of impaired or interrupted development - both personally and professionally.
Sometimes the difference between where someone is and where they want to be can be understood and supported by a provider with dedication to seek the root cause of the problem.
ALF Therapy offers unique opportunities in providing structural, functional and neurologic development for patients who need our help the most.
The story of life
The dash: The connection between beginning and end.
It takes time to tell a story - especially the story of one's life and development.
By helping our providers to understand the ways to support a healthy beginning, middle and ending of a successful life story, we can be a meaningful part of improving their lives.
Recovery
Trauma creates gaps in ideal development.
The key to recovery is to understand the root cause of the problem. By helping our patients benefit from the most innovative and effective techniques and technology, we can support them in recovery from structural and functional issues that bring them to our offices for help.
Resilience
Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.” – José N. Harris.
The key to living a resilient life is to have the tools necessary to help one overcome the challenges in life. We are all given the tools, but sometimes we lose them along the way.
Conference Topics
Dashes and Dots - Bridging the GAPS through ALF Therapy
Appreciating the dash as a concept - not a race to the finish.
Connecting the dots to see a clearer picture.
We are living our story...and that takes time. Being in a rush to judgment, hurry to finish and need to prove ourselves to others can create a sense of vulnerability and scarcity.
By taking a closer look at the science, we can better understand ourselves. Together as a community, we will explore the neurobiology of connection, the dynamics of development and the importance of resilience as a common theme in living our best lives. By discussing the unique opportunities that ALF Therapy offers, we can improve our skills in connecting our patients with the support that they need to improve both structural form and neurologic function.
Are you willing to gamble with someone's life?
Sophisticated care vs temporary trends
Do we know so much about ourselves and our patients that we can gamble with their lives by using primitive appliances?
During this discussion, we will share the truths of physiology that cannot be modified to meet the needs of those looking for easy answers marketed to the masses.
Our community of ALF providers should be dedicated to embracing the complexities of life and supporting the needs of patients who deserve the very best care as provided through comprehensive ALF Therapy.
ALF as a whole person midset
Wholistic mindset educational resources for the concepts behind ALF Therapy
ALF design updates and evolutions - The past, present and future of ALF Design considerations
New appliance modifications based on experience and feedback from our ALF Therapy community of providers
ACR/TCR FAQ
Understanding the role of the Anterior Coupling Response (ACR) as a precursor to the activation of the Trigeminal Cardiac Reflex (TCR). The use of the DDME GemPro and SleepImage cardiopulmonary coupling for screening patients and customizing treatment options.
Panel Discussions
Lab technicians
Discussion with several of the ALF lab technicians as they share their experience, comments and observations with the ALF community of providers on design considerations and communication.
Seasoned and experienced ALF providers
Having the opportunity to hear and learn from providers that have been actively serving their patient population with ALF Therapy is a valuable asset.
New generation of ALF providers
Sharing opportunities, obstacles, questions and concerns from those most recently stepping on the path of being an ALF Therapy provider
Schedule for Electives and Main Scientific Symposium
Wednesday March 30 9am-12:30 pm
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
OraLase HOME
This course focuses on the Hands On Methods of Execution for the OraLase technique as applied to patients 2 and older. Fulfillment of the online pre-course requirement must be completed prior to attending the OraLase HOME course.
Cost is
$750 for Licensed Providers
$400 Non Licensed Attendee
*Limit One Assistant per Licensed Provider. A Non Licensed attendee may not attend without a Licensed Provider. Assistants will only be allowed registration after 2/1/22 if space allows. Contact Jamie to get your assistant on the waiting list*
3.5 CE awarded
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
BabyLase HOME and NeoNatal ALF
This course focuses on the Hands On Methods of Execution for the BabyLase technique as applied to patients 2 and younger with additional training on addressing the needs of the nursing dyad. Fulfillment of the online pre-course requirement must be completed prior to attending the BabyLase HOME course
Cost is
$750 for Licensed Providers
$400 Non Licensed Attendee
*Limit one attendee per Licensed Provider. Non Licensed attendees may not attend without a Licensed Provider. You must currently own a Lightwalker or Xpulse 1064. Only assistants will be allowed to register after 2/1/22. Contact Jamie to get your assistant on the waiting list.*
3.5 CE awarded
Thursday March 31 9am-5pm
Wednesday March 30 1:30pm-5pm pm
Main Scientific Symposium - April 1st -2nd, 2021 9am-5pm
ALF: HOME
The ALF HOME course will instruct on aspects of appliance fabrication and adjustment for ages 3 and older. Personalized guidance will be provided to assist the practitioner as they learn the basic clinical skills that help to support the practitioner providing the most updated and effective tools and techniques used to deliver ALF Therapy.
Completion of online course Genesis, Grow, Guide requirements must be completed prior to attending the ALF: HOME course.
Cost is $1000 for Licensed Providers
*This course is for Providers only who completed Genesis, Grow or Guide online in 2019 ,2020, or 2021.*
7 CE awarded
Main Scientific Symposium - April 1st -2nd, 2021 9am-5pm
Main Scientific Symposium - April 1st -2nd, 2021 9am-5pm
Main Scientific Symposium - April 1st -2nd, 2021 9am-5pm
April 1-2
9am-5pm
Cost:
Early Registration AIA Members through Dec 31st, 2021.
$1800
AIA Member Jan 1-Jan 31st, 2022
$2000
Non Members February 1- Event
$2500
Non Licensed Attendees-
$900
**Assistants will be accepted only if space allows after 2/1/2022. Contact Jamie to get your assistant on the waiting list.**
14 CE Awarded
By bridging the gaps, connecting the dots and having a meeting of the minds, we can reunite our ALF Therapy family to catch up on the many developments and evolutions that have occurred since we last gathered in 2019.
--Electives are only for conference attendees--
Evening Social Event - Friday April 1st 5-10 pm
Main Scientific Symposium - April 1st -2nd, 2021 9am-5pm
Evening Social Event - Friday April 1st 5-10 pm
Join us for a fun and interactive experience as we learn through play and collaboration.
Cocktail hour: 5-6pm
Dinner: 6pm
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How do we measure quality of life?
As we contemplate our role as doctors, therapists and healers, how can we truly measure the impact of our therapeutic interventions?
InterFACE 2022 will take a deep dive into the aspects of functional assessments and the role of various tools for biometric analysis.
Welcome
ALF InterFACE Throughout the Years
Where east meets west, the clinical meets the classroom and where the conceptual meets the practical is where our ALF Therapy community meets to share our talents, skills and knowledge.
Darick Nordstrom DDS, the creator of the Advanced Light Force appliance will be sharing his knowledge and experience gained through years of development and use of the ALF in transformative patient care. The ALF appliance has revolutionized the role of dentistry in the scope of healthcare as we know it and has the potential for helping generations of people lead healthier, more functional lives while creating beautiful, balanced faces.
The simple sophistication of the ALF family of appliances provides opportunities that surpass the expectations of both patients and providers when properly utilized by adequately trained providers in a TEAM approach to wellness.
Additional presenters have complemented Dr. Nordstrom's vision for ALF Therapy education in an approach that encourages collaboration and creativity.
This conference is hosted by the not for profit corporation ALF InterFACE Academy, Inc which has applied for 501c status.
Continued education credit for this event is offered through the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education program.
The Academy level members of the ALF InterFACE Academy will receive credit toward fellowship and diplomate status for their attendance through the Synergy Academy
