MRC European Summit scheduled for November in Waalwijk
MRC European Summit in November combines myofunctional orthodontics education with international expert speakers and hands-on practice workshops.
The seventh MRC European Summit will run from 18 to 20 November at Myofunctional Research Co.'s training facility in Waalwijk, Netherlands. The event brings together dental professionals to explore treatment of myofunctional disorders, temporomandibular disorders and sleep-disordered breathing.
Summit programme covers myofunctional orthodontics and airway management
The three-day programme combines lectures and hands-on workshops addressing the integration of breathing and myofunctional techniques into orthodontic treatment. Sessions cover the latest research on myofunctional disorders, tongue-tie, soft tissue dysfunction and sleep-disordered breathing. Practitioners will learn how to implement MRC treatment systems in daily practice through case discussions and treatment planning. Each workshop links directly to the preceding lecture and is led by the speaker, connecting current evidence to practical clinical tools.
International experts lead teaching at the summit
The speaker line-up includes Dr Steffen Decker, a UK lingual orthodontist who integrates breathing assessment with dentition and facial growth; Patrick McKeown, founder of Oxygen Advantage and breathing technique educator; and Dr John Flutter, a UK orthodontist with 45 years' experience in TMD and sleep-disordered breathing who specialises in establishing nasal breathing and supporting healthy facial development. Social evening events provide networking opportunities with colleagues across Europe and internationally. MRC's appliance systems, Myobrace, Myosa and Myoretainr, address poor oral habits and airway dysfunction to support arch development and dental alignment.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the MRC European Summit 2026?
The seventh MRC European Summit takes place from 18 to 20 November 2026 at Myofunctional Research Co.'s training facility in Waalwijk, Netherlands.
What topics are covered at the MRC European Summit?
The summit covers myofunctional disorders, temporomandibular disorders, sleep-disordered breathing, tongue-tie, soft tissue dysfunction and the integration of breathing techniques into orthodontic treatment. Workshops address practical implementation of MRC treatment systems in daily practice.
Who are the main speakers at the MRC European Summit?
Speakers include Dr Steffen Decker (lingual orthodontics and facial growth), Patrick McKeown (breathing technique education), and Dr John Flutter (TMD, sleep-disordered breathing and nasal breathing techniques).
How are workshops structured at the MRC European Summit?
Workshops are led by the lecture speakers themselves and directly link to preceding lectures, connecting current research findings with practical clinical tools and techniques for daily practice.
What is MRC's myofunctional treatment approach in orthodontics?
MRC uses appliances such as Myobrace, Myosa and Myoretainr to address underlying breathing and myofunctional causes of poor oral habits, supporting proper arch development and dental alignment rather than addressing symptoms alone.
