The Ankyloglossia series comprises three webinars, each spanning 1.5 hours. Each session will encompass a 60-minute presentation by the expert speaker(s), followed by 30 minutes of interactive questions and discussions.
This series, consisting of three 1.5-hour webinars, aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ankyloglossia. With contributions from esteemed experts in pediatric dentistry, pediatrics, and lactation consulting, this course will empower participants to approach ankyloglossia consultation, evaluation, referral and treatment with confidence and expertise.
This is the third course of a THREE-PART series. If you would like to purchase all three parts in a discounted bundle, please click here.
Educational Objectives:
The Ankyloglossia series comprises three webinars, each spanning 1.5 hours. Each session will encompass a 60-minute presentation by the expert speaker(s), followed by 30 minutes of interactive questions and discussions.
Webinar 3 Title: Session 3: Tongue-Tie Update: How Oral Restrictions Impact Feeding, Speech, and Sleep Across the Lifespan
Learning Objectives:
- Conduct a thorough exam on a baby, child, or adolescent; classify the degree of tongue or lip restriction; and screen for common symptoms related to these conditions.
- Know if the attendee wishes to treat these patients in the office as part of a multidisciplinary team or refer them for care by a trained provider.
- List the steps involved in assessing, diagnosing, referring to other specialists, and treating when indicated children with tongue restrictions.
CE Credit Units:
1.5 CEUs
Refund Policy:
There are no refunds for CSPD Online CE courses. For any questions, please contact CSPD Administration at admin@cspd.org or call 916-231-2412
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Course Materials Features
- Lessons 2
- Topics 0
- Quizzes 2
- Students 5
- Certificate Yes
- Assignment No
- Category Current Topics
- Lecture Length 4.5 Hours
Course Materials Content
Instructor Info:
Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist, Fellow of the AAPD, and Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is an internationally-recognized speaker on tongue-ties, instructor of the acclaimed online course Tongue-Tied Academy, and lead author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. He is passionate about educating parents and healthcare providers about the effects a tongue-tie can have throughout the lifespan. He lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Tara, and their three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. He is the founder of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center where he uses the CO2 laser to release oral restrictions. He had a tongue-tie himself, and all of his girls were treated as infants, so this field is a personal one. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and outdoor activities. He serves in Kids Ministry as a 4th grade Faith Trainer at the Church at Brook Hills and participates in global missions projects around the world.
Instructor Disclosure of any conflicts of interest:
No conflicts of interest.
