"Foundations of Airway and Integrative Pediatric Dentistry"

CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION PAGE

Recording available: June 4, 2025- June 4, 2030 

(2 Hours, 0.20 ASHA CEUs)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This presentation delves into how airway-focused dentistry, such as tongue ties and expansion, plays an important role in promoting optimal growth and development, enhancing overall well-being, and preventing long-term health issues.
 
 

PRESENTER: Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi DDS, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Nora is distinguished by her specialized expertise in the realms of functional and biological minimally invasive pediatric dentistry, maxillofacial developmental expansion, and interceptive orthodontic appliance techniques. She also holds a profound understanding of sleep, breathing issues, and tongue-ties. Employing cutting-edge technology like the LightScalpel CO2 laser, she offers safe and efficient procedures designed to dramatically improve oral function, especially in infants aged 0-2 with tongue and/or lip ties. Dr. Nora’s practice is rooted in the philosophy that informed, engaged parents are the cornerstone of optimal pediatric care.
 

Financial Disclosure:  Dr. Nora receives compensation for presenting for The Myo Membership®.  She is also a lecturer for The Breathe Institute and receives compensation for that. 

Non-Financial Disclosure: None. 

 

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7:00–7:30 PM (30 minutes): Patient History & Referral

Topics Covered:

  • Welcome and personal story: journey into airway-focused pediatric dentistry

  • Overview of why TOTs are often misunderstood or missed

  • Measurable learning objectives introduction

  • Anatomy & physiology of tongue, lip, and buccal ties

  • Embryology, fascial and neurological foundations

  • How to distinguish functional vs. restrictive ties

  • Building a multidisciplinary team: roles of ENTs, SLPs, IBCLCs, myofunctional therapists, bodyworkers

     

 

7:30–8:00 PM (30 minutes): Presentation of Normal and Abnormal Jaw Function

Topics Covered:

  • Oral function across developmental milestones: feeding, speech, sleep, and oral habits

  • Impact of tethered tissues on motor pattern development

  • Clinical red flags by age group

  • Relationship between oral posture, nasal breathing, and jaw development

  • Signs and symptoms of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing

  • Visual indicators: recessed chin, narrow palate, mouth breathing

 

8:00–8:30 PM (30 minutes): Treatment Strategies

Topics Covered:

  • Functional frenectomy vs. basic surgical release

  • When to intervene vs. when to wait

  • Sample care timelines: pre-op to long-term follow-up

  • Laser treatment overview

  • Pre- and post-op protocols, including checklists

 

8:30–9:00 PM (30 minutes): Case Study and Q&A

Topics Covered:

  • Before/after stories with visual evidence (photos, videos, or parent quotes)

  • Outcomes in behavior, feeding, posture, sleep, and growth

  • Lessons learned from early mistakes

  • Language and tools that aid in parent communication

  • Final Q&A, case study, and recap of key takeaways

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Define the anatomical variations and functional implications of oral tethered tissues (tongue, lip, and buccal ties) in infants and children. 

  • Explain the connection between oral restrictions, craniofacial development, and pediatric airway health using a whole-body integrative lens.
  • Describe a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing tongue ties in pediatric patients, including functional assessments and post-release care.
  • Interpret clinical signs and symptoms that indicate the need for early intervention, and analyze how untreated oral restrictions may contribute to feeding challenges, sleep-disordered breathing, and speech issues.

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). 

To be reported for ASHA CEUs,  this registration page must be submitted prior to the webinar. To watch a recording, log into your Kajabi portal, go to "The Myo Membership" > "June 2025" and the recording will be found under the training tab.

IMPORTANT: For continuing education credit the webinar must be completed in its entirety, either by attending live or watching the recording. 

What happens if I cannot attend the live webinar? 

The recording will be uploaded to The Myo Membership portal following the live webinar for all current members inside The Myo Membership.

How do I obtain continuing education credit?

Upon completion of the live or recorded webinar, a survey and quiz is sent electronically via Kajabi and email. You must complete the survey and quiz by clicking submit in order to be reported for ASHA CEUs and a certificate of completion. You must also complete the short quiz.  The certificate of completion will be available for immediate download following submission of your ASHA CEU survey form. This must be completed within 7 days of completion of webinar.

Who is this for? 

This registration page is for SLPs who want to learn more about airway, myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, dental appliances/orthodontics and related topics.

What happens after I sign up?

You are already signed up for The Myo Membership® and have paid in full for this month (which includes this training). If attending live, register at the provided zoom event link that will be sent out prior to the webinar event. If watching the recording you do not need to register via zoom. If you want ASHA CEUs you MUST COMPLETE this registration page (scroll to bottom and fill out the entire form).

Refund policy: Per the refund policy when you joined The Myo Membership, you can cancel your future monthly membership at any time prior to the 48-hour renewal window. You will not be refunded for any training or materials already provided. If you are unable to join live, you may watch the recording that will be placed in The Myo Membership portal.

If this webinar needs to be rescheduled you will be notified as soon as possible with the new webinar date (no refunds are provided if a webinar date has to be moved by a presenter; a replacement webinar will be provided in the event that this months presenter is unable to present as scheduled). 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.

Who can I contact with questions, concerns or complaints?

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

When taking online courses, Elevation Movement LLC students are encouraged, at all times, to communicate their concerns and/or complaints to course creators and/or the administrative team by emailing [email protected]. A more detailed policy can be provided upon request. 

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June 2025 Registration Form 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.