In response to demand for professional education on the identification, effects and treatment of oral restrictions, Dr Marjan Jones, Dr Dan Hanson and Mr Anton Jones established the Tongue Tie Institute. You can find information on a range of courses for health professionals and register your attendance on the TTI website.
Upcoming courses
Brisbane, Saturday 2 November 2019
6.5 CPD Hours (6.5 CERPs for IBCLCs)
Our Foundation Course examines the research, current approaches, paradigms and results of comprehensive treatment or tethered oral tissue.
This course will provide an in-depth foundation on the identification, diagnosis, treatment, aftercare and life-long effects of lip and tongue ties.
Following the Foundation Course, practitioners will be able to confidently determine whether an oral restriction is impacting breastfeeding, eating, speech, breathing and posture. They will be able to professionally advise patients and parents on an appropriate course of action at various life stages.
The role of each member of a multi-disciplinary team will be covered and how overall function can be restored and enhanced through effective treatment and aftercare.
The Foundation Course includes a comprehensive 120-page workbook produced by the Tongue Tie Institute which provides extensive foundation information and scholarly references. This book is an essential companion for any health practitioner working to address oral restrictions and is only available to participants of the Foundation Course.
The Foundation Course is a prerequisite for and will be followed by our Advanced Course – Infants & Toddlers on Sunday 3 June 2018.
Date: Saturday 2nd November 2019
Times: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Presenters: Dr Marjan Jones, Dr Dan Hanson and associated professionals from supporting disciplines
Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Brisbane, Sunday 3 November 2019
6.5 CPD Hours
Advanced Course – Children & Adults Brisbane
This course will focus on treatment of children and adults. Protocols for identification, diagnosis, treatment and after-care of lip and tongue ties in this age group will be covered in depth.
Following the TTI Advanced Course for Children and Adults, practitioners will be able to confidently determine whether an oral restriction is impacting on the health of the patient. Moreover, laser surgeons (such as dentists) and their teams will leave the course with the necessary protocols required to run a highly effective tongue and lip tie clinic for this age category. Protocols for preparing the musculature and neurology of the tongue prior to surgery, as well as for rehabilitating the tongue after surgery will be shown in depth.
The role of each member of a multi-disciplinary team will be covered and how overall function can be restored and enhanced through effective treatment and aftercare. Practice management protocols such as appointment co-ordinating and preparing the patient for each appointment will be highlighted.
Who is this course for?
- Laser surgeons (such as dentists) and their entire team
- Orthodontists, general dentists and oral health therapists and hygienists
- Body Workers / Manual Therapists
- All other health professionals with an interest in the surgical treatment of oral restrictions
What you will learn:
- The effect of oral restrictions on children and adults
- The functions of the tongue – orofacial development, eating, speech, oral hygiene, the airway
- Coordination of appointments to run a laser tongue and lip tie clinic for children and adults
- Working with your chosen bodyworker
- Diagnosis, “pre-habilitation”, surgical technique, rehabilitation and aftercare
- Working with co-morbidities such as breathing dysfunction, and malocclusion
- Timing of the laser frenectomy in relation to treatment of co-morbidities such as Myobrace treatment
The Advanced Course includes a comprehensive workbook produced by the Tongue Tie Institute which provides extensive practical implementation information. Participants also receive extensive supporting materials necessary to establish a quality tongue tie treatment protocol within their practice.
Held at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, a delightful learning environment will be provided including a luxury buffet lunch at the famous Thyme2 restaurant.
Completion of the Foundation Course is an essential pre-requisite for participation in the Advanced Course – Children & Adults.
Advanced – Children & Adults course flyer
Date: Sunday 3 November 2019
Times: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Presenters: Dr Marjan Jones & Dr Dan Hanson
Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central 249 Turbot St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Pricing
EARLY BIRD ENDS 30 September 2019
Dentists/Medical Doctors*: $1795 ex GST ($2000 ex GST after 30 Sept 2019)
Other: $495 ex GST ($595 ex GST after 30 Sept 2019)
*Fees include: A Complimentary Observation Session for participants to attend Enhance Dentistry in Brisbane. Spaces are limited and preference will be given to participants travelling from outside of Brisbane.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Bodywork & Oral Restrictions
We are seeking expressions of interest in attending an Understanding Bodywork and Oral Restrictions course in Brisbane on 3 November 2019. Details of the course and pricing are below. If you have a desire to attend this course, please indicate by registering and filling out your details. If we have sufficient interest, we will schedule the course and advise you accordingly.
Brisbane, Sunday 3 November 2019
6.5 CPD Hours (8 FLAs for Chiropractors when combined with Foundation course)
Presented by Chiropractor Dr Catriona McNamara with guest lecturer Dr Dan Hanson.
This course will serve to teach body workers (such as chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists) the protocols for identification, diagnosis, and manual therapy treatment and after-care of lip and tongue ties for all age groups.
Whilst focusing on education of body workers and manual therapists, other allied practitioners such as dentists, lactation consultants, speech pathologists and occupational therapists and others addressing oral restrictions will benefit from attendance.
Valuable insight will be given by body workers who are highly experienced in working collaboratively with patients with oral restriction. The vital role of their profession in effective diagnosis and treatment of patients with oral restrictions will be highlighted.
Who is this course for?
- Body Workers / Manual Therapists including Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Physiotherapists
- Lactation Consultants and mid-wives wishing to work collaboratively with body workers
- All other health professionals with an interest in the surgical treatment of oral restrictions
- Laser surgeons (such as dentists) and their entire team
- Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists wishing to work collaboratively with body workers
What you will learn:
- Oral restrictions and Tongue Function from a neurological and musculoskeletal perspective
- Diagnosis, examination and management of a patient with tongue tie: pre and post operatively
- Timing of the laser frenectomy in relation to co-morbidities
- Educating families about the role of Chiropractor/body worker in a multidisciplinary team approach
- Hands on practical application of knowledge ready to use when back in the office
- Working with your chosen laser surgical team
Held at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, a delightful learning environment will be provided including a luxury buffet lunch at the famous Thyme2 restaurant.
Completion of the Foundation Course is an essential pre-requisite for participation in this Extension Course.
Understanding Bodywork & Oral Restrictions course flyer
Date: Sunday 3 November 2019
Times: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Presenters: Dr Catriona McNamara with guest lecturer Dr Dan Hanson
Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Pricing
Body workers (Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists) – $695 ex GST ($795 ex GST after early bird)
Others – $345 ex GST ($445 ex GST after early bird)