MODULES & OBJECTIVES
Overall Course Objectives:
- To provide research-backed, mindfulness-based information to allow for best treatment practices and outcomes
- To encourage practitioners to shift away from outdated concepts and verbiage that isn’t serving the positive progression of our field and instead expand upon new thought processes
- To help practitioners build confidence in their communication and collaborative care efforts
- To inspire others to reconsider just going through the motions… it’s time to take ownership over our protocols
- To take a careful, conservative approach in assessment and treatment so we can stand by collaborative care that is indicated, and avoid overdiagnosis, over-treatment and overwhelm
- Impact of tongue function on eating, breathing, sleeping, mood, digestion
Welcome To Your Journey
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Show practitioners how to shift away from outdated concepts and verbiage that isn’t serving the positive progression of our field and instead expand upon new thought processes
Anatomy & Normalcies in Presentation
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Describe normalcies in infant oral anatomy
- Identify variations in lingual, labial and buccal frenulum anatomy
- Illustrate proper tongue positioning and the role in craniofacial development
Ankyloglossia Incidence & Impacts
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Define what ankyloglossia is and why it occurs
- Summarize tongue tie inheritance and presentation patterns
- Interpret impacts of short, inflexible frenula on functional presentations
- Analyze the rise in tongue tie diagnosis and frenectomy rate
- Explain how to avoid misdiagnosis and overdiagnosis of tongue and lip ties
- Demonstrate the importance of a collaborative approach to support diagnosis and treatment outcomes
- Connect anatomy with common tongue tie symptoms
Oral Motor Development & Impact of Tongue Function on Eating, Speaking & Breathing
Speakers: Anna Gross, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Describe frenectomy “timing” considerations
- Demonstrate oral motor development and considerations from birth through toddlerhood
- Explain the impact of the tongue function on eating, speaking and breathing
- Identify how to best support progress of babies/toddlers and empower parents before and after frenectomy
- Analyze live therapy sessions with children demonstrating appointment flow, functional evaluation insight, oral motor techniques and feeding support recommendations
Breastfeeding, Bottle & Swallowing Mechanics
Speaker: Julie Matheney, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
- Show the anatomy and physiology of infant feeding and oral reflexes
- Interpret the interaction of oral structures and functions on the physiology of the breastfeeding swallow that impact successful breastfeeding
- Classify the differences in oral mechanics at the breast versus bottle feeding
- Identify the symptoms presented in a dyad are linked to oral restrictions or other factors
Assessment Considerations & Classifications Systems
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Demonstrate the importance of a collaborative approach to support diagnosis and treatment outcomes
- Assess anatomical presentations with common tongue tie symptoms
- Describe frenectomy “timing” considerations
Diagnosis & Care Plan
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Recognize the importance of a collaborative approach to support diagnosis and treatment outcomes
- Connect anatomical presentations with common tongue tie symptoms
- Understand frenectomy “timing” considerations
Chiropractic & Craniosacral Fascial Therapy Introduction
Speakers: Dr. Kolleen Gregory, DC, FICPA, Dr. Lauren Brim, PHD, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Show our fascia system and its relationship with our body’s functionality
- Summarize the differences and overlaps between pediatric craniosacral fascial therapy and chiropractic care
- Describe how fascia gets injured in babies and signs of injuries
- Show how to heal fascia injuries and signs of completed treatment
- Analyze live craniosacral fascial therapy (CSFT) sessions demonstrating appointment flow, structural evaluation, techniques and insights
Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy Introduction
Speakers: Brittany Cheng, MS, OTR/L, Dr. Rebecca Toga, PT, DPT & Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Generalize the differences and overlaps between pediatric physical and occupational therapy
- Assess how these services can benefit little ones with various structural or functional presentations
- Integrate the importance of movement and range of motion in our growth and development
Breastfeeding Considerations & Insight
Speakers: Julie Matheney, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, Aqueelah Russell, MBA, IBCLC, LCCE & Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Summarize breastfeeding physiology
- Describe when milk production begins, what this process is like and the common concerns of new mothers
- Identify important considerations regarding each woman’s unique breastfeeding journey
Honoring the Fourth Trimester
Speakers: Lauren Archer, Doula, Lactation Specialist, Abby Vidikin, LM & Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Explain the fourth trimester and the transformative shifts occurring
- Decide how to best communicate with new parents as a care team provider while parents navigate a new world
Procedure Considerations & Prep
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Generalize communication points when reviewing treatment considerations with parents
- Identify pre and post-procedure room essentials and set-up
- Illustrate topical paste mindfulness and application process
Procedure Technique, End Point & Frenectomy Videos
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Show lingual, labial, and buccal frenectomy surgical technique
- Identify starting and stopping points as well as critical anatomical landmarks for procedure safety and healing optimization
- Describe the importance and implementation of proper stabilization practices
Wound Healing & Mindful Post-Op Care
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Define the 4 factors that dictate wound healing outcomes
- Explain why non-aggressive, gentle movement-based wound post-op protocols are so crucial
- Demonstrate Dr. Pinto’s Bouncy, Standing Stretch
- Summarize Properties of Oral Wound Healing
Photobiomodulation - Laser Therapy 101
Speakers: Dr. David Bradley, DVM, FASLMS, Pete Cousins, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Interpret the therapeutic effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) for patients on a cellular level
- Describe the various applications and benefits of PBM in Dr. Pinto’s clinical setting
- Identify the science & physiology related to photobiomodulation (PBM)
- List dental specific clinical applications & benefits of PBM
- Interpret the safety & contraindications related to therapeutic lasers
- Demonstrate best techniques & protocols to achieve optimal clinical results
- Explain the history and evolution of light therapy
- Assess the ways health professionals are utilizing PBM in their offices
- Summarize the most important features that determine optimal use of a laser
Soft Tissue Surgical Lasers 101
Speakers: Dr. Peter Virtuk, PhD, MInstP, CPhys, Chase Smith, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Tell the history of CO2 lasers and understand some of the ways providers are incorporating the tool into their practices
- Describe the learning curve when using a CO2 laser and celebrate the importance of education
- Interpret the basics of laser physics
- Analyze types of ablative lasers and properties of each
- Show CO2 laser fundamentals and components
- Illustrate the CO2 laser components while observing the laser-tissue interaction up close
Controversy, Mixed Messaging & Social Media Myths
Speakers: Julie Matheney, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Identify how to address the disconnect amongst professionals and parents in regards to tongue and lip tie assessment and treatment
- Interpret mixed messaging in the media world and the truth behind social media “myths”
- Explain pertinent research updates supporting tongue tie treatment
Virtual Shadowing with Dr. Pinto
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Analyze live consultations with children demonstrating appointment flow, oral evaluation insight, conversation with parents, treatment recommendations, and frenectomy treatment when indicated
Expectations & Challenging Cases
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Assess possible complex, challenging case presentations
- Summarize re-release considerations
- Describe how to avoid/address emergencies
Functional Pediatric Dentistry
Speakers: Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, IFMCP, NMD, IABD, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Show how and why our jaw and craniofacial structures have changed over the process of human evolution
- Identify how parents and providers can support jaw development in infancy and toddlerhood
- Explain the oral/gut microbiome connection and how to optimize oral health with food introduction
- Summarize the effect of breastfeeding on occlusion patterns
Holistic Pediatrics
Speakers: Dr. Carissa Stanton, MD, Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Define the basis of holistic and functional healthcare
- Describe the impacts of identifying root cause while treating and evaluating the family as a whole
- Explain holistic healthcare and the importance in the management of infant tongue tie
- Analyze the holistic management of various symptoms that may present in the tongue-tied infant
- Demonstrate the importance of the mind-body connection and learn the role of vagus nerve function
- Assess genetic and environmental risk factors for infant tongue tie
Our Office, Space Layout & the Essentials
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Show how the office environment may influence patient comfort and experience
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS
- Summarize the information and guidance received in the course
- Explain the value of becoming a more active advocate for proper care in this field
