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Overview
Treatment Options & Considerations for Ankloglossia & Sleep Disordered Breathing
for Dental Professionals
Virtual CE, 8am-12pm, Saturday March 29th
presented by Montanans: Ear, Nose & Throat MD- Dr. Brennan Dodson Speech Pathologist- Allegra Bereszniewicz Pediatric Dentist- Dr. Nasim Aleagha
Date / Time
Sat, Mar 29, 2025
Location
Online
Tuition
$39-$79
Saturday Mar 29th 2025
Time
Title
Credits
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM MT
Surgical Management of Ankloglossia & Sleep Disordered Breathing
2.00
Overview:
Dr. Brennan Dodson, MD, FARS, will present a two-part virtual course tailored for dental professionals, focusing on the surgical management of ankyloglossia and sleep-disordered breathing/obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
In the first hour, Dr. Dodson will discuss ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), its impact on oral function, speech, and feeding, and the latest surgical techniques for effective treatment, including frenuloplasty and patient selection considerations.
The second hour will explore the role of surgical interventions in managing sleep-disordered breathing and OSA, including airway anatomy, surgical treatment options such as nasal, adenotonsillectomy, and lingual frenuloplasty surgeries, and how these procedures complement dental and orthodontic approaches.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into interdisciplinary collaboration and referral strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
Dr.
Dodson completed his training with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and
Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado-Health Sciences Center (Denver, CO)
in 2006. During this 5-year residency program, he was afforded excellent
training through assignments at major tertiary referral centers including
University Hospital, Denver Health (General) Hospital, and the Children’s
Hospital. He earned his MD from the University of Oklahoma-College of Medicine
(Oklahoma City, OK) in 2001. Prior to medical school, Dr. Dodson graduated
magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the Colorado College (Colorado
Springs, CO) with a major in Anthropology in 1996. Dr. Dodson has earned the
distinct recognition as a Fellow member of the American Rhinologic Society (FARS).
Presenter: Brennan Dodson, MD, FARS
Credits: 2.00
Course Contact: montanadha@msn.com
Course Categories: Anatomy /Dental Anatomy/ Microscopic Anatomy,Sleep Medicine / Breathing / Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
The Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Pre- and Post-op Frenotomy Care
1.00
Overview:
This
1-hour continuing education course is designed to provide dental professionals
with a comprehensive understanding of the critical role myofunctional therapy
plays in the care of patients undergoing frenotomies. The presentation will
explore the collaborative approach between dental hygienists and
speech/myofunctional therapists to optimize patient outcomes before and after
frenotomy procedures. Participants
will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and
its functional implications on oral health, speech, and overall wellness. The
course will emphasize the importance of pre- and post-operative myofunctional
therapy in preparing the wound site, promoting optimal healing, and enhancing
functional outcomes. By
the end of the session, attendees will gain practical insights into integrating
these principles into their practice, improving their ability to advocate for
and support patients with ankyloglossia and other myofunctional disorders in
order to better make appropriate referrals. Learning
Objectives:
Identify the
signs and symptoms of ankyloglossia and its impact on oral and systemic
function.
Understand the
role of pre-operative myofunctional therapy in wound site preparation and
functional readiness.
Explore
post-operative myofunctional therapy strategies for optimizing healing and
improving function following frenotomy.
Recognize the
collaborative benefits of working with speech/myofunctional therapists in
managing patients with ankyloglossia.
Allegra
Bereszniewicz, M.S., CCC-SLP/QOM, is a dedicated and experienced
speech-language pathologist and the owner of Gro Speech, a practice she joined
in 2021 and assumed ownership of in 2022. With a passion for supporting
individuals with complex medical and developmental needs, Allegra brings a
wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. A
graduate of the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions
in Boston, MA, Allegra trained extensively in pediatric feeding and swallowing
disorders. During her graduate studies, she gained invaluable experience at
Boston Children’s Hospital, contributing to their Feeding and Swallowing Team,
Down Syndrome Clinic, and Airway Clinic. Following graduation, she worked in
early intervention with children from birth to three years old and later at a
private pediatric neurological and physical habilitation clinic. Throughout
her career, Allegra has worked with medically complex children, including those
with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, seizure disorders, and rare genetic
syndromes such as Angelman syndrome, Pitt Hopkins, STXBP1, and Kleefstra
syndrome. She is certified in the Sequential Oral-Motor Sensory (SOS) approach
to feeding and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for pediatric
swallowing disorders, making her the only listed provider for NMES treatment
for pediatric dysphagia in Montana. In
addition to her expertise in feeding and swallowing, Allegra is a Qualified
Orofacial Myologist (QOM), specializing in the treatment of feeding,
swallowing, and speech disorders across the lifespan. She is passionate about
integrating total communication methods, including Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (AAC) systems, to empower her patients. With
her clinical expertise and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration,
Allegra is an engaging and knowledgeable presenter who is eager to share her
insights with dental hygienists on the critical role of myofunctional therapy
in pre- and post-op frenotomy care.
Presenter: Allegra Bereszniewicz, M.S., CCC-SLP/Q
Credits: 1.00
Course Contact: montanadha@msn.com
Course Categories: Myofunctional Therapies
Provider Approval: Associated, affiliated, sponsored, approved, accredited, or offered by the (ADHA) American Dental Hygienists' Association
Treating Malocclusion in Airway, Sleep-Related Breathing and Myofunctional Disorders
1.00
Overview:
oard-Certified Pediatric
Dentist and Owner of Bridger Children’s Dentistry in Bozeman, MT, Dr. Nasim
Aleagha’s presentation will complement the previous speakers’ presentations by
delving into the importance of early treatment options for malocclusion due to
ankloglossia, airway and sleep-disordered breathing. Participants will gain concrete tools to help
screen pediatric patients for airway-related problems and sleep disordered
breathing. Attendees will learn the importance of early screening and
intervention as keys to reducing risk for sleep apnea. Through case studies,
participants will gain understanding that malocclusion resulting from mouth
breathing and improper tongue function is related to sleep disordered breathing
and will perpetuate and worsen if left untreated. As a sustaining doctor of the Academy of
Airway and Gnathologic Orthopedics, Dr. Aleagha strives to solve orthodontic,
bite and airway issues without extraction of permanent teeth or jaw surgery.
Participants will acquire knowledge in the appliances and benefits of
gnathologic orthopedics, beyond improved aesthetics, including larger arches,
more tongue space, improved airway and sleep-disordered breathing.
