"Consistent improvement is better than delayed perfection."

With this course you will learn how to assess and treat inside a baby's mouth.

Instructors:Ā Joanne Lynne, OMP, B.Sc., MALAT (in progress), Dr. Mandeep Johal, DDS

Certificate for 4.5 hours

Anatomy

  • Anatomy of the mouth
  • Anatomy of the throat
  • Tongue muscles and nerves
  • Cranial structure
  • Hyoid bone relationship

Ankyloglossia

  • Restrictions of the tongue
  • Staging/severity
  • The role of dentists
  • Is it truly a tongue tie?
  • Knowing when to refer out
  • Who to refer to?

Signs and symptoms

  • of tongue ties
  • of lip ties
  • of buccal ties

Biomechanical problems

  • When to do intra oral work
  • Is tongue tie really the issue?
  • How to know if it isn't!
  • When to "hold back" a referral
  • Latching and suckling
  • Swallowing
  • Positioning
  • What you need in your clinic

Assessment & Treatment

  • Framework for beginners
  • Gloves
  • Positioning
  • Application of force
  • Overlapping problems?
  • How to know treatment is working

Tips:

  • Oral tissue stretches
  • How to start
  • What to look for
  • Communicating with parents
  • How to coordinate care

Flowcharts, photos, 6 video case studies

FlowchartsĀ train you to think in an organized way, perfect for beginners.

Six case studiesĀ with real-time video show you each step.

Ignoring the mouth is not an option when babies can't suckle. Feeding improves drastically.Ā Moms will see and feel it too!