Course overview
Essential knowledge on breastfeeding, oral misalignment, tongue and lip ties, and multi-disciplinary approach for early, effective care.
Join this on-demand webinar to explore how oral development in infants is closely connected to breastfeeding, body alignment, and early intervention. Learn how dental and healthcare professionals can play a key role in identifying early challenges and guiding families toward the right support.
1 credit
Registration
Online
English
Recommended for Professionals
Sponsored by Curaden
Learning Objectives
Recognize normal developmental stages and warning signs that may indicate oral dysfunction early in infancy.
Learn evaluation methods and strategies to promote effective latch and feeding mechanics.
Become familiar with clinical indicators (structural or functional) of dysfunction in lip, tongue, jaw, and oral posture.
Understand how musculoskeletal and postural factors can affect oral function and feeding dynamics.
Gain skills to detect and differentiate ankyloglossia (tongue tie) and labial ties, and understand their functional impacts.
Comprehend short- and long-term consequences (feeding, growth, speech, oral health) of untreated oral dysfunction.
Appreciate how collaboration across disciplines (speech therapy, pediatrics, lactation, dentistry) enhances diagnosis and intervention.
Facts & details informations
Webinar
1h
1 CE credit available
CE certificate
Speakers
Angela Buck
Angela Buck is a physiotherapist based in Cape Town with over 20 years of experience supporting mothers and babies with breastfeeding. She specializes in tongue and lip ties and is dedicated to easing feeding challenges while reducing stress for both mother and child.
