"If you're interested, you'll do what's convenient. If you're committed, you'll do what's necessary."

With this course you will learn how to recognized tethered oral tissues that are impacting your treatment results and what to do about them.

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 & surgery
  • 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

Potential problems of undiagnosed ties

  • Mouth breathing
  • Poor resting tongue posture
  • Effects on jaw development
  • Nasal cavity narrowing
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Poor dentition
  • Hyperactivity & fatigue in kids
  • Tonsil & adenoid issues

Assessment & Treatment

  • 22 min video of a full treatment on adult model
  • Hand positioning on babies
  • Positions to put babies in to keep them calm
  • How to know treatment is working

Tips:

  • Oral tissue stretches
  • Treatment principles
  • Applying osteopathic care
  • Communicating with parents
  • Coordinating with dentistry

Dr. Johal shares her expertise with you

Results of a frenectomy aren't fully realized when a baby has torticollis, cranial plate compressions, or shoulder and throat restrictions.

IntegrationĀ of dentistry and osteopathy is crucial for best frenectomy outcomes.

Learn the art of referring out... when to hold off on that referral for a few treatments and when to get baby seen right away.