"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?
- Networking in your area
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
- Good airway developmentĀ
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!
Why take this course?
BabiesĀ suffer most when they can't suckle or swallow properly.
It is your job to address theĀ biomechanical issues affecting proper nursing, butĀ if a tie isĀ present, you will only get so far.
Know how to see & feel for both, and what to do.
