Frenectomy and Tongue Tie
with Hands-On Training
Frenectomy and Tongue Tie
Course Overview
Welcome to an immersive journey that transcends the realms of conventional medical education — a dynamic course that unveils the intricate role of tongue function and its profound impact on various aspects of human health. From speech to feeding, growth, development, breathing, and sleep, this program extends its focus across the entire lifespan, encompassing infants to adults. Armed with essential knowledge and skills, you will not only understand the complexities of tongue function but will also master the art of diagnosing and treating tongue tie and lip tie conditions. By seamlessly integrating advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive myofunctional therapy, you will embark on a transformative experience designed to elevate your proficiency in healthcare.
On day one, you will dive into the multifaceted world of tongue tie and lip tie evaluation and treatment for both children and adults. You will also actively explore the intricate details of tongue function, emphasizing proper tongue posture and its overarching significance in various health domains, as well as examine the anatomy of tongue ties, scrutinizing muscles, fascia, and crucial landmarks pivotal for surgical procedures. The curriculum will cover speech, feeding, growth, development, breathing, and sleep.
The first day will unfold with a focus on diagnostic methodologies, encompassing patient intake, grading measurements, palpation techniques, and swallow evaluations. Additionally, you will grasp the nuances of myofunctional therapy, speech therapy, and other bodywork approaches. Day one concludes with an enlightening discussion on surgical readiness, post-operative care, and culminates in a hands-on demonstration, ensuring you are able to translate knowledge into practical expertise.
Day two centers on infant tongue tie, providing a comprehensive understanding through case reviews and hands-on training. You will gain profound insights into the far-reaching impacts of tongue tie on infant feeding, behavior, breathing, and sleep. The significance of collaborative efforts with other healthcare professionals will also be discussed.
Topics such as breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, timing of surgery for infants and toddlers, surgical techniques, and post-operative care are covered in detail. You will also explore the critical aspects of billing and coding, sedation options, potential complications, and the pivotal role of medical history in averting adverse outcomes. In addition, you will actively engage in reviewing patient cases and acquire hands-on experience with laser and suture techniques, ensuring you leave equipped with practical skills to be applied in your practice.
Proficient Diagnosis and Treatment
Armed with a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise, you will leave this program well-prepared to diagnose and treat tongue tie and lip tie conditions across the lifespan through surgical techniques and myofunctional therapy. Emphasizing the imperative of interdisciplinary collaboration, the program underscores the importance of delivering holistic and comprehensive patient care. You will emerge not only with enhanced skills, but also with a heightened awareness of the interconnectedness of tongue function with overall health and well-being. Through this comprehensive program, you will have gained a profound understanding of tongue function’s impact on various aspects of health in individuals spanning from infants to adults.
Course Objectives
- Understanding Tongue Function: Explore the intricate details of tongue function, emphasizing proper posture and its influence on speech, feeding, growth, development, breathing, and sleep.
- Tongue Tie Anatomy Exploration: Examine the anatomy of tongue ties, focusing on muscles, fascia, and surgical landmarks.
- Diagnostic Mastery: Master diagnostic methodologies, including patient intake, grading measurements, palpation techniques, and swallow evaluations.
- Nuanced Evaluation Techniques: Grasp nuances of myofunctional therapy, speech therapy, and bodywork approaches for comprehensive evaluation.
- Multifaceted Treatment Approaches: Dive into multifaceted evaluation and treatment for tongue tie and lip tie conditions in both children and adults.
- Skills in Surgical Readiness: Acquire skills in surgical readiness, post-operative care, and participate in hands-on demonstrations, translating knowledge into practical expertise.
- Infant Tongue Tie Insights: Gain insights into the impacts of tongue tie on infant feeding, behavior, breathing, and sleep.
- Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals: Discuss collaborative efforts with healthcare professionals, exploring topics like breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, timing of surgery, and post-operative care for infants.
- Practical Application Mastery: Actively engage in case reviews and hands-on training for infant tongue tie, including laser and suture techniques.
- Billing and Coding Expertise: Explore critical aspects of billing and coding related to tongue tie and lip tie procedures, understanding sedation options, potential complications, and the pivotal role of medical history in preventing adverse outcomes.
Program Dates
MAY 9 & 10, 2025
Start Time
9:00AM MT
Location
THE VIVOS INSTITUTE®
7001 Tower Rd, Ste B
Denver, CO 80249
Credit
14 CE UNITS
Contact
events@thevivosinstitute.com
For questions about continuing education, please contact ce@thevivosinstitute.com
Speaker
Kacy Jo, DMD
Dr. Kacy Jo received her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Starting in 2020, Dr. Jo shifted her career from general dentistry to airway-focused dentistry. This included treating patients of all ages in skeletal underdevelopment, TMD, as well as performing functional frenuloplasty of the tongue and lips. Dr. Jo works at the Vivos Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was recently nominated by the organization to become a clinical advocate to lead and guide other Vivos providers.
Visitor Information
The Vivos Institute®
7001 Tower Rd, Ste B
Denver, CO 80249
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