TONGUE-TIED ACADEMY WITH DR. RICHARD BAXTER
An online course that helps you identify & treat tongue- and lip-ties with confidence.
Master a new procedure.
Add a service to your practice.
Transform your patients' lives!
Tongue- and lip-ties are causing heartache for the families you serve.
Mothers desperate to nurse their infants.
Toddlers struggling to speak their first words.
Children and adolescents never able to get a good night's sleep.
Adults fed up with headaches and neck tension.
You want to help, but offering a new procedure to treat them can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we created Tongue-Tied Academy, an online course that offers comprehensive training and ready-to-use resources so you can treat patients with confidence.
With a quick, 15-second procedure, your patients can:
Eat
with fewer struggles.Babies nurse and bottle-feed easier and older children eat with less difficulty. Mom’s also report less pain with nursing.
Sleep
with more peace.Infants and children often sleep more soundly as they can breathe through their noses, which can also improve behavior throughout the day.
Speak
with confidence.Small children, who are just learning to speak, often form their first words with less difficulty, while older children speak with added clarity.
Tongue-Tied Academy was created for dentists & physicians who want to deepen their knowledge of this emerging field.
Are you a therapist? There is a lite version of this course just for you.
Everything you need
—anytime, anywhere.
Let’s break that down:
Everything you need.
You'll master assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with oral restrictions, plus you'll learn how to add the service to your practice.
- 25 hours of professionally produced video
- Theory + practical application
- Ready-to-use business resources
Anytime.
You decide when you learn and how quickly you move through this 100% online course.
- Bite-sized lessons
- Progress tracking
- Access for three years
Anywhere.
Log in from the office, the backyard, or as you travel. Dr. Baxter's videos and virtual shadowing make it feel as if you are in his office, looking over his shoulder.
- 12 full consultations
- 60+ case studies
- Mobile-friendly platform
Browse the course modules.
Module 1
The Basics
How to Use This Course
Lesson 1: Definitions
Lesson 2: Classifications and Procedure Terms
Lesson 3: Contemporary Issues
Learning evaluation
Legal disclaimer (please read)
For further study: Read chapters 1 and 2 of
Google Drive link for forms, articles, and materials
Module 2
Overview of Tongue Functions
Lesson 1: Case Study and Tongue Basics
Lesson 2: Breathing, Feeding, and Dental Development
Lesson 3: Sleep, Speech, and Social
Learning evaluation
Module 3
Reasons to Treat Babies
Print This Infant Form Before Watching
Lesson 2: Introduction to Infant Assessment Sheet
Lesson 3: Infant Assessment Sheet – Infant Issues, Part 1
Lesson 4: Infant Assessment Sheet – Infant Issues, Part 2
Lesson 5: Middle Section and Mother’s Symptoms, Part 1
Lesson 6: Mother’s Symptoms, Part 2 and Bottom Section
Most Recent Infant Assessment Sheet
For Further Study, Read Chapters 3 and 4 of Tongue-Tied
Learning Evaluation
Module 4
Reasons to Treat Children, Teens and Adults
Lesson 1: Introductiong
Lesson 2: Speech Issues
For Further Study, Read Chapters 16 and 17 on Speech
Lesson 3: Feeding issues
For Further Study, Read Chapters 10-14 on Feeding Issues
Lesson 4: Sleep Issues
For Further Study, Read Chapters 19-22 on Tonsils, Sleep, and Dental Issues
Lesson 5: Other Issues
Latest Child Assessment Sheet
For Further Study, Read Chapter 26 on Adults
Learning Evaluation
Module 5
Assessing Any Age
Lesson 1: Extraoral Assessment
Lesson 2: Intraoral Assessment
Lesson 3: Examining the Lip and Cheeks
Lesson 4: Examining the Tongue
For Further Study, Read Chapters 5 and 6 on Assessment and Compassionate Care
Lesson 5: Diagnosis
Lesson 6: Informed Consent and Risks of the Procedure
Lesson 7: Ethics and Other Pediatric Procedures
Learning Evaluation
Module 6
Treatment and Aftercare
Lesson 2: Myofunctional Therapy
Lesson 3: Consultation
Lesson 4: Treatment Setup
Lesson 5: Tool Selection
Lesson 6: Practical Laser Physics
Lesson 7: Technique Principles and Five Keys for a Proper Release
Lesson 8: Specific Techniques for Contact Methods: Scissors, Cautery, and Diode Laser
Lesson 9: Specific Techniques for Non-Contact Methods: CO2 and Erbium Lasers, and Choosing a Laser
Lesson 10: Laser Safety
Lesson 11: Age-Specific Treatment Tips
Lesson 12: Treating Teens and Adults
Lesson 13: Aftercare
For Further Study, Read Chapters 7 and 8 on Releasing and Aftercare
Learning Evaluation
Module 7
Critical Research Insights
Lesson 1: Current State of Research
Lesson 2: 20th Century Research
Lesson 3: Breastfeeding Research, 2000-2009
Lesson 4: Breastfeeding Research, 2010-2020
Lesson 5: Speech and Feeding Research
Lesson 6: Sleep and Myofunctional Therapy Research
Lesson 7: Maxillary Lip-Tie Articles
For Further Study, Read Chapters 9, 15, and 18 on Research
Learning Evaluation
Module 8
Everyday and Rare Case Studies
Lesson 1: Infant Case Studies- Newborn
Lesson 2: Infant Case Studies- 2 Months to 12 Months
Lesson 3: Childhood Case Studies – Toddler
Lesson 4: Childhood Case Studies – Preschool
Lesson 5: Childhood Case Studies – School-Aged
Lesson 6: Adolescent Case Studies
Lesson 7: Adult Case Studies
For Further Study, Read Chapter 29 for Additional Case Studies
Learning Evaluation
Module 9
Business Perspectives and Practical Consideration
Lesson 2: Training Team Members
Lesson 3: Billing
Lesson 4: Medical and Dental Insurance Codes
Lesson 5: Procedure and Consult Fees
Lesson 6: Referrals
Lesson 7: Team Approach and Working With Other Professionals
For Further Study, Read Chapters 23, 24, and 25 about Different Team Members’ Roles
Lesson 8: Marketing and New Patients
For Further Study, Read Chapter 27 on Choosing a Provider (What Patients Are Looking For)
Lesson 9: Creating a New Business
Learning Evaluation
Module 10
Virtual Shadowing
Lesson 1: Infant Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up – Kennedy
Lesson 2: Child Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up – Hunter
Lesson 3: Child Consultation, Procedure, and Follow-up (with deeper stretch) – Penny
Lesson 4: Child Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up – Conner
Lesson 5: Infant Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up – RJ
Lesson 6: Infant Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up – Mia
Lesson 7: Infant Consult, Procedure, and Follow-up (with deeper stretch) – Nate
Lesson 8: Adolescent Consult, Procedure and Follow-up – Tristen
Lesson 9: Infant Consult and Procedure – Oliver
Lesson 10 Infant Consultation and Procedure – Magnolia
Lesson 11: Infant Consultation and Procedure -Evangeline
Lesson 12: Child Consultation and Procedure- Ayla
Bonus: Adult Treatment Videos
Learning Evaluation
Module 11
Conclusions, Next Steps, and Final Evaluation
Lesson 2: Next Steps
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Best Practices, Additional Resources, and References
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Final Learning Evaluation
Course Evaluation – Must Be Completed for CE Certificate
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"Dr. Baxter's course is hands-down, the most informative and in-depth course available."
Jordan Lentfer, DMD (Pediatric Dentist, Eugene, OR)
“Like most dental students and pediatric dental residents, I did not receive much, if any, instruction on tongue-ties. In my 13th year out of dental school, my eyes were opened thanks to Dr. Baxter’s tongue-tie course! I have taken all the high profile courses, and Dr. Baxter’s course is hands-down, the most informative and in-depth course available. Dr. Baxter gives you all the information and resources you need to integrate the release of tethered oral tissues into your practice. I HIGHLY recommend this course. It has brought so much joy to my staff and me to be able to help nursing moms and their babies improve the mommy-baby dyad!”
"The best truly foundational oral health masterclass!"
James Thomas, DDS, MS, (Founder, health:latch)
“This is the online course that we have all been anticipating. A humble and stunning encyclopedia for any health professional. Tongue-Tied Academy is the single best source for the principles and healthy concepts all healthcare providers need to successfully navigate oral restrictions. Dr. Baxter, a kind-hearted and generous leader in this field, nailed this masterclass! If you are looking to fully develop your professional knowledge around oral restrictions, Tongue-Tied Academy is your one-stop online source.”
Meet your instructor,
Dr. Richard Baxter.
Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery who has performed tongue- and lip-tie procedures more than 8,000 times. He is an internationally recognized speaker on tongue-ties and author of the best-selling book, Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More.
It wasn’t until after Dr. Baxter’s dental education and pediatric residency program that he discovered his own tongue-tie. The fact that he went undiagnosed for so long, even after being immersed in the dental field, helped him to recognize that others were living limited lives because of their tongue-ties too—including his three daughters. Now, he’s on a mission to help educate providers and parents so that they can get the right treatment sooner.
Are you a therapist? There is a lite version of this course just for you.
Earn continuing education, and change lives while you grow.
Not only will dentists and hygienists earn 25 hours of ADA-approved CE credit, but you’ll also be giving back as you learn. 100% of profits from all Tongue-Tied Academy courses support local and global nonprofits.
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- Reach the Rest
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- Doulos Partners
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Identify tongue- and lip-tie symptoms in your patients
- Examine and diagnose oral restrictions properly.
- Increase confidence in your treatment decisions and technique.
- Provide a comprehensive plan for these patients.
- Understand the current state of research.
- Integrate these procedures into your practice.
- Find this treatment rewarding and excite your team.
There are no commercial sponsors of this program. Modules must be completed within three years for credit.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the American Dental Association CERP through a joint partnership with Affordable CE Credits and Alabama Tongue-Tie Center. Affordable CE Credits is a recognized ADA CERP provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about the CE provider may be directed to the provider at www.AffordableCECredits.com or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp.
Thank you for doing what you do.
We see it all the time: Parents walking into our office with fear and worry… and walking out with relief and hope. That’s because, while releasing a tongue- or lip-tie may be seconds of work for you, the impact you make on a child lasts forever. Thank you for your dedication to education so, as a body, we can offer our patients and their families our very best. We’re proud to serve alongside you.