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Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties: Diagnosis and Treatment with Soft-Tissue Lasers
Boston, MA •Sunday, March 15, 2015 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In this combination lecture and hands-on course, attendees will be introduced to the concept of laser frenectomies, an increasingly popular method by which dentists and physicians can treat tongue-ties in their patients.As many as 5% of all babies born in the United States have tongue-ties significant enough to cause breastfeeding difficulties. This condition can cause a plethora of problems for both babies (difficulty transferring milk, lack of growth) and their mothers (sore or cracked nipples, mastitis and low milk supply). Babies with tongue-ties can be erroneously labeled as “lazy nursers,” “stubborn feeders” or as “failures to thrive.” They may also be erroneously diagnosed with GI problems, when all that is needed is a simple 30 second frenectomy to release the tongue-tie, the result of which is to restore the baby’s ability to efficiently feed.
In this course, attendees will receive an overview of best practices regarding tongue- tie assessment and treatment, and will participate in a hands-on workshop on how to remove tongue-ties through the use of soft-tissue lasers.
Location/Venue
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Sunday, March 15, 2015: 9 am - 5 pm
One Kneeland Street
Boston, MA 02111
Sunday, March 15, 2015: 9 am - 5 pm
Course Information
In this combination lecture and hands-on course, attendees will be introduced to the concept of laser frenectomies, an increasingly popular method by which dentists and physicians can treat tongue-ties in their patients.
As many as 5% of all babies born in the United States have tongue-ties significant enough to cause breastfeeding difficulties. This condition can cause a plethora of problems for both babies (difficulty transferring milk, lack of growth) and their mothers (sore or cracked nipples, mastitis and low milk supply). Babies with tongue-ties can be erroneously labeled as “lazy nursers,” “stubborn feeders” or as “failures to thrive.” They may also be erroneously diagnosed with GI problems, when all that is needed is a simple 30 second frenectomy to release the tongue-tie, the result of which is to restore the baby’s ability to efficiently feed.
In this course, attendees will receive an overview of best practices regarding tongue- tie assessment and treatment, and will participate in a hands-on workshop on how to remove tongue-ties through the use of soft-tissue lasers.
As many as 5% of all babies born in the United States have tongue-ties significant enough to cause breastfeeding difficulties. This condition can cause a plethora of problems for both babies (difficulty transferring milk, lack of growth) and their mothers (sore or cracked nipples, mastitis and low milk supply). Babies with tongue-ties can be erroneously labeled as “lazy nursers,” “stubborn feeders” or as “failures to thrive.” They may also be erroneously diagnosed with GI problems, when all that is needed is a simple 30 second frenectomy to release the tongue-tie, the result of which is to restore the baby’s ability to efficiently feed.
In this course, attendees will receive an overview of best practices regarding tongue- tie assessment and treatment, and will participate in a hands-on workshop on how to remove tongue-ties through the use of soft-tissue lasers.
Lodging Information
The hotels listed below are within walking distance of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and offer a Tufts rate to program participants. Because rates vary depending on availability, please book your room early.
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Courtyard by Marriott
Boston Tremont
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reservations: 800.321.2211
Phone: 617.426.1400
Fax: 617.482.6730
www.CourtyardBostonTremont.com
The DoubleTree Hotel
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617.956.7900
Fax: 617.956.7901
www.hiltonfamilyboston.com/downtown
Hyatt Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA
Phone: 617.912.1234
Fax: 617.451.0054
www.regencyboston.hyatt.com
The W Hotel Boston
100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.261.8700
Fax: 617.310.6730
www.WHotels.com/boston
Speaker Information
Robert A. Convissar, DDS
Director, Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, New York, NY; Evaluator, Clinical Research Associates, Utah; Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry; Fellow, American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
Martin Kaplan, DMD
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private practice in pediatric dentistry
Alison Hazelbaker, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA, CST, RSST
Lactation therapist, psychologist and craniosacral therapist
Director, Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, New York, NY; Evaluator, Clinical Research Associates, Utah; Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry; Fellow, American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery
Martin Kaplan, DMD
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private practice in pediatric dentistry
Alison Hazelbaker, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA, CST, RSST
Lactation therapist, psychologist and craniosacral therapist
Credit Information
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine designates this activity for 7 continuing education credits.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date 11/11–12/15. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. Approval Date 11/11–12/15. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit house by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/goto/cerp.
Cancellation Policy
The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to end registration when enrollment limit is reached and to cancel, modify, or alter content or faculty for any course if circumstances indicate the need for such a change. If the school finds it necessary to cancel a course, a full refund will be granted. All attempts to contact registrants will be made as soon as possible in the event of a course cancellation. The school will not be held responsible for any losses due to travel arrangements made by the registrant.
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
In the event of inclement weather (such as a snow emergency) or other extenuating circumstances, the Division of Continuing Education may be forced to cancel a course. If a course has been cancelled, we will contact participants by the phone number and/or email address provided. You may call or email our office on the day of the course if you are uncertain of a course’s status.
Refunds
Full tuition refund or credit will be given for cancellations received at least two weeks prior to course date. Refunds or tuition credit will not be issued for:
- Cancellations with less than 48-hours notice
- Participant no-shows