Rochelle McPherson
Dental Hygienist, Orofacial Myologist
Rochelle graduated as a Dental Hygienist in 1994.
Her special interests include Neuromuscular Dentistry, Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Dentistry and Airways.
She lectured at the University of Queensland to the Bachelor of Oral Health students from 1998 to 2001.
In June 2010, Rochelle trained as an Orofacial Myologist at the Coulson Institute, Colorado and furthered her studies in Orofacial Myology in 2011 at NEO Health, Orlando, USA.
Rochelle is committed to advancing OM in Australia through best practice and continuing education.
She runs her own Sydney-based Orofacial Myology Practice - OM Health Services - and is the current President and founding member of the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology.
Lecture Presentations
March 2011: Dental Hygienists Association of Australia; Sydney
April 2012: Australia Orofacial Myology Lecture Series; Sydney
June 2012: Australia Orofacial Myology Lecture Series; Melbourne
June 2012: International Association of Facial Growth & Guidance Conference; London
June 2012: Australian Association of Orofacial Orthopaedics; Sydney
August 2012: Australian Orofacial Myology Lecture Series; Brisbane
Memberships:
Dental Hygienist Association, NSW
Australian Society of Periodontology, NSW
International Academy of Periodontology
Australian Association of Orofacial Myology Inc.
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Professional positions:
Australian Association of Orofacial Myology Inc. - President - 2012
Dental Hygienists Association, NSW Branch - Vice President - 2005 to 2008 & National Councillor - 2012
Dental Hygienists Association, QLD Branch - President - 1998 to 2000 & Secretary - 1996 to 1998