COURSES + PROGRAMS
Learn the ALF Approach
Online and in-person education designed to help you confidently integrate the ALF Approach into clinical practice.
It has been deeply rewarding to be part of the ALF community for almost three decades, witnessing the evolution of ALF into a biocompatible appliance bridging dental, osteopathic, and myofunctional disciplines. I am confident that ALF will become a mainstream approach for addressing "crowded teeth" syndrome and various craniofacial dysfunctions.
ONLINE COURSES & PROGRAMS:
ONLINE COURSE
The ALF Approach
* Includes access to one ALF AMP mentorship call.
Discover the interface of dentistry, osteopathy, and myofunctional therapy for the treatment of craniofacial dysfunctions in this potent online + live mentorship session course.
On-demand course provides foundational knowledge essential for understanding the basic principles and goals of this cutting-edge, biocompatible, and collaborative approach and is the prerequisite for all other courses.
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ONLINE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The ALF Approach Mentorship Program
Join Dr. Turzo plus consulting dentists inside this global community for ALF Approach case consultations. The ALF AMP is a powerful interdisciplinary, collaborative, and integrative educational platform. Real patient cases form the core curriculum, providing hands-on guidance in diagnosing and treating complex craniofacial dysfunctions.
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The ALF Approach 101
A practical introduction to functional orthodontics through an osteopathic lens.
SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2026
IN PERSON OR VIA LIVESTREAM
Join Dr Tasha Turzo DO FCA and Dr Allison Adams DMD for a two-day immersive course designed to simplify the ALF Approach and give you the practical skills to begin integrating it into patient care with greater confidence.
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Treating Craniofacial Complexities
Bundle with the ALF Approach 101 or attend stand-alone.
September 10, 2026
in person only
This practical training focuses on helping participants better understand the osteopathic component of craniofacial care through direct experience.
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IN PERSON COURSE
ALF Level 1
Diagnose and treat Facial Growth Dysfunctions with Osteopathy, Myofunctional Therapy and the ALF (Alternative Lightwire Functionals) appliances.
Learn early diagnosis and interventions of facial growth dysfunctions (malocclusion) in children.
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IN PERSON COURSE
ALF Level 2
Diagnose and treat the complexities of temporomandibular joint dysfunction with Osteopathy and the ALF (Alternative Lightwire Functionals) appliances.
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