Do We Misdiagnose the Tongue? Using Interdisciplinary Therapy and Diagnostics to Aid in Phase 1 Treatment

Dr. Danielle Fry (1.25 CE) presents on tongue functional concerns and potential malocclusions, parameters to look for to determine an oral-motor dysfunction, phase 1 therapy options and interdisciplinary treatment options guided by CBCT imaging with myofunctional therapy, ENT, and Orthodontics.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn proper soft tissue evaluation of tongue posture
• Learn key areas to look for in determining a tongue tie
• Learn why posterior tongue ties matter to development of upper jaw
• Discuss co-morbities of tongue ties and poor tongue tone
• Discuss tongue/jaw differential and how it affects the TMJs

Speaker Disclosure:  None

Length of session:
The session is scheduled for 75 minutes.

Continuing Education:
Each participant who completes the Webinar will earn 1.25 CE for the entire session.

Continuing Education Disclaimer:

This Continuing Education Program provides attendees with a relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content of a course nor the use of specific products in any program should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented or the products used by the AAO or by any of the respective subsidiaries. Speakers are required to disclose to participants any financial, commercial or promotional interest in a product or company that may influence their presentations; however, the AAO shall not be liable for a speaker’s failure to disclose such interest.