Oral Massage

As used within the Medical Board’s rule defining the scope of practice of massage therapy, the term “external” does not prohibit a practitioner from performing massage inside the mouth or oral cavity.  OAC § 4731-1-05 (E)

A practitioner of massage may treat temporomandibular joint dysfunction provided that the patient has been directly referred in writing for such treatment to the practitioner of massage by a physician currently licensed pursuant to ORC Chapter 4731, by a chiropractor currently licensed pursuant to ORC Chapter 4734, or a dentist currently licensed pursuant to ORC Chapter 4715.  OAC § 4731-1-05 (C)

Oral Massage