2026 IAO POLAND SECTION WEBINAR
Dr. Monika Tyzkowski
Location: Lombard, IL
Title: Beyond the Bite – Tongue Posture, Sleep & Long-Term Stability in General Practice Orthodontics
Description: Does finishing orthodontic treatment always mean long-term stability?
Why do some cases relapse despite seemingly ideal tooth alignment?
Growing evidence shows that orthodontic stability is not determined by mechanics alone — but by function.
Outcomes:
- Why proper resting tongue posture is critical for maintaining stable orthodontic results
- Which clinical signs may indicate dysfunctional oral habits and breathing disorders
- When and how to incorporate elements of myofunctional therapy into everyday practice
- How to reduce the risk of relapse after orthodontic treatment is completed
This webinar is designed for general dentists who want to:
- Expand their understanding of orthodontics beyond tooth movement
- Improve predictability of treatment outcomes
- Enhance long-term stability for their patients
- Integrate functional diagnostics into daily clinical decision-making
This is a practical, clinically focused session addressing one of the most overlooked factors influencing orthodontic success.
Background of Speaker: Doctor Monika Tyszkowski was born and raised in Krakow, Poland where she graduated DDS program in 1991 from Jagiellonian University. After moving to United States, she completed International Dental Program at University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999 to obtain license to practice dentistry. She opened her private practice in August 2001, and she has actively been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since.
Highest quality in comprehensive dentistry in addition to sophisticated advancements of total facial esthetics to enhance youthful appearance is the center of her practice. She fell in love with helping children, adolescent, and adults to achieve healthy joints and straight teeth by adding orthodontics to her practice in 2004.
Many hours spent in continuing education and Orthodontic conferences finalized in achieving IBO Diplomate Status in Orthodontics in 2016 and Myofuctional Therapist in 2017. The love for sharing knowledge and educating younger generations brought her next achievement as Senior Master Instructor by International Board of Orthodontics in 2017. The latest addition to her accomplishment is master’s degree in Orthodontics from Duisburg -Essen University in Germany obtained October 2023 and Certified Myobrace Educator ,2026 She is a Past IAO President and an active member of ADA, CDS, AAFE.
Conflict of Commercial or Promotional Interests – None
