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— THE APOM DIPLOMA
A structured four-cycle programme taking you from foundational knowledge to specialization and clinical practice.
Your pathway into
Pediatric Orofacial Medicine.
— YOUR PATH
Learn. Specialise. Apply. Integrate.
The APOM Diploma is a progressive pathway into Pediatric Orofacial Medicine. Each cycle builds on the previous one, taking you from the foundations of airway, growth and function to advanced specialization and clinical application.
CYCLE 1
Foundations
Airway, growth and function — and the principles of the APOM framework.
CYCLE 2
The Whole Picture
The transdisciplinary model and how different professional perspectives come together.
Masterclass →
CYCLE 3
Develop your expertis
Choose the area of expertise that corresponds to your professional background
Specialization↓
CYCLE 4
Bring it into practice
Develop clinical reasoning through real cases, protocols and expert guidance.
Clinical Mentoring →
* Access reserved after APOM Specialisation only.
— 03 SPECIALIZATION
Where do you fit in?
Pediatric Orofacial Medicine brings different professional backgrounds into one shared clinical framework. Your specialisation pathway is adapted to where you come from.
- Your professional background determines your pathway into Pediatric Orofacial Medicine.
- Specialisation is available only to professionals who have completed the full APOM pathway.
Airway ENT
– For ENT specialists.
Develop an airway-centred approach to the developing child, integrating airway assessment with growth, function and sleep. Learn to recognise patterns beyond the structures you traditionally assess and work within the APOM transdisciplinary model.
Airway Orthopaedist
– For Orthodontists.
Develop an orthopaedic approach centred on airway, facial growth and function. Learn to assess the developing child beyond tooth position and integrate early orthopaedic intervention into the APOM clinical framework.
Airway Myologist
– For Myofunctional Therapists & Fisiotherapists
Learn to assess and treat myofunctional patterns within the developing airway and collaborate within the APOM transdisciplinary model.
Airway Referral Practitioner
– For Pediatric Dentists, Pediatricians, Oral Surgeons, Radiologists, Allergists and other professionals in Pediatric care.
Develop the clinical expertise to recognise airway-related patterns, identify when further assessment is needed and make informed referrals. Learn how to navigate the APOM clinical pathway and contribute effectively to a transdisciplinary team.
— UP COMING
What's next at APOM
New educational experiences and upcoming Diploma cohorts will be announced here.
4, 5 & 6/09/2026 – CONGRESS
INTERNATION ASSOCIATION OF FACIAL GROWTH GUIDANCE:
Early Orthopedic Treatment focussing in Airway, Postrue and Facial Growthh
4/09/2026 – CONFERENCE by Dr. Marisa Santos
EARLY TRANSDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT -The Role of the Orthodontist at an Early Age:
A transdisciplinary approach to guiding facial growth from the very first years
4/09/2026 – CONFERENCE by Dr. Patrícia Cubells-Ricart
BEYOND BORDERS WITH APOM: Pediatric Orofacial Medicine as a Transdisciplinary Specialty
— PAST COURSES
Our educational archive.
Explore previous APOM conferences, masterclasses and educational experiences.
10/05/2024 – MASTERCLASS
IN-DEPTH CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE: SPECIALIST’S ROLES IN TRANSDISCIPLINARY TREATMENT
26/01/2024 – CONFERENCE
TRANSDISCIPLINARY PROTOCOL: What must we treat when it comes to airway
29/03/2022 – MASTERCLASS
TRASTORNOS RESPIRATORIOS OBSTRUCTIVOS DEL SUEÑO (TROS): El papel del Odontopediatra
02/07/2021 – CONFERENCE
ORTOPEDIA TEMPRANA TRANSDISCIPLINARIA
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