TINY TEETH, BIG IMPACT: FROM FUSS TO TRUST

If a child experiences oral health issues or feeding and swallowing difficulties, what should you include in your referral memos? How else can you support them? Join Dr. Jessica, a pediatric dental specialist, and Desiree Lau, a speech therapist, for a collaborative lecture that explores essential aspects of infant oral health and pediatric feeding disorders.This session is designed to provide pediatricians, speech therapists, and dental professionals practical insights to address common oral health and feeding challenges in young children, gain knowledge and tools to identify and manage issues, provide timely referrals, and support families in fostering lifelong oral health, as well as promote healthier and happier mealtimes for children.

1. The basics of oral hygiene for infants and toddlers, including practical tips for

educating

parents.

2. The timeline of tooth eruption and how to identify and address common variations.

3. Recognition and management of early dental conditions such as tooth decay,

tongue-tie, and dental staining.

4. Helping Babies with Bottle Aversions

- Understanding the causes of bottle aversions.

- How to help the family.

5. Impact of Tongue Tie on Feeding

- Identifying tongue tie and its effects on feeding.

- Assessment and treatment options.

6. Chewing Difficulties and Fussy Eaters

- Understanding how SLT assess children with chewing difficulties.

- How these challenges can manifest as fussy eating behaviors.

- Brief overview of how we help families.

7. General Tips and Strategies for Fussy Eaters with Sensory Issues

- Understanding sensory processing and its impact on feeding.

- Approach used with fussy eaters and their families.