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Tongue-Ties and Sleep Issues (and More!) – Article Review

Richard Baxter, DMD, DABLS, has composed a wonderful new article titled “Tongue-Ties and Sleep Issues (and More!)“. The article introduces what a tongue-tie is and how it can negatively affect patients’ sleep and overall health...

December 18, 2018

The 2018 Journal of the American Laser Study Club – Free Download

At last year’s American Laser Study Club Symposium we launched the first issue of The Journal of the American Laser Study Club. The first issue of the journal was initially only free for members and is now free for everyone. At the upcoming...

December 7, 2018

The American Laser Study Club 2nd Annual Symposium – Speaker Line Up Announcement

BOTHELL, Wash., Updated November 21, 2018 – Don’t miss the chance to attend the 2019 premier gathering of the top laser surgeons and dentists at the American Laser Study Club (ALSC) 2nd Annual Symposium March 29–31, 2019, in Phoenix...

November 13, 2018

New Educational Material – Introduction to Laser Cosmetic Surgery

The new page covers several topics around the use of lasers in cosmetic surgery, including the principles of ablative and non-ablative laser application. The content is illustrated/supported by 11 cosmetic laser surgery cases. Thank you, Dr...

October 19, 2018

The Importance of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy Before and After CO2 Laser Frenectomy in Achieving Optimal Orofacial Function

Optimal orofacial function in adult patients can be achieved through the extensive functional release of restrictive oral tissues through a SuperPulse CO2 laser frenectomy performed with a tongue and lip mobility assessment, and regular pre- and...

September 11, 2018

Special ALSC Price on the New ANSI Z136.3 (2018) – Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care

In partnership with Laser Institute of America (LIA), for a limited time, American Laser Study Club members can purchase the new 2018 edition of the “ANSI Z136.3, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care” at the discounted...

August 15, 2018

Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More

“Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More” is a new book by American Laser Study Club member Richard Baxter, DMD, MS, DABLS, with Megan Musso, MA, CCC-SLP, Lauren Hughes, MS, CCC-SLP; Lisa Lahey...

July 12, 2018

Speech and Feeding Improvements in Children After Posterior Tongue-Tie Release: A Case Series

Richard Baxter, DMD, MS, DABLS; and Lauren Hughes, MS, CCC-SLP, just published a great new case report in the International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics titled: “Speech and Feeding Improvements in Children After Posterior Tongue-Tie Release: A...

July 11, 2018

American Laser Study Club 2019 Symposium Call For Abstracts

Call For Abstracts Now Through September 30, 2018 You are cordially invited to submit an abstract of your presentation and join your fellow clinicians and researchers at the 2nd Annual Symposium of The American Laser Study Club (ALSC) in Phoenix...

July 6, 2018

Video Presentations From the 2018 ALSC Symposium Are Now on Sale

Now you can own a digital copy the incredibly successful 2018 American Laser Study Club’s Inaugural Symposium. Available immediately are high definition video copies of the ALSC Symposium’s presentations. The presentations are based on a wide...

June 18, 2018

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Pediatric Tongue- and Lip-Ties and Laser Frenectomies

Enhance your understanding of the issues of pediatric laser dentistry (including tongue-ties and lip- ties) and start the process of becoming a board certified laser surgeon!

June 7, 2018

Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment. Addressing Ankyloglossia as a Possible Contributing Factor

Dr. Batoon’s interest in sleep dental medicine grew from courses attended as part of her continuing education. Her three children drove her passion to address sleep disorder breathing (SDB) in the pediatric population. Each of her children had...

May 29, 2018

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