Just as his name implies, Dr. Ghaheri hails from the great land of southwestern Ohio. He did his undergraduate training in Spanish and Anthropology at The Ohio State University, and remained there for medical school. In 2002, he and his wonderful wife relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he did his residency training in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2007, he joined The Oregon Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in Oregon.

His clinical interest is helping babies with breastfeeding difficulties. This desire stems from personal experiences, where both of his daughters had significant problems breastfeeding. He is one of the only ENT surgeons in the US who uses an in-office laser treatment for assisting babies to latch on to the breast, in addition to treating older children and adults for certain dental and speech issues.

Dr. Gandhi is a recipient of the 2024 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Piya Gandhi is a board certified pediatric dentist specializing in functional pediatric dentistry. Her practice screens all patients for airway, sleep, speech, feeding and growth and development disorders. She specializes in treating infants and children with airway disorders including the diagnosis and treatment of tongue and lip tie. Her passion for tethered oral tissue (TOTs) was born from her personal experience and struggles with her older daughter, Cyrah. Dr. Gandhi’s goal is to avoid the same experience for her patients and their families.

Dr. Gandhi has done extensive training beyond her residency in airway development and the diagnosis and treatment of tethered oral tissues. She screens all her patients for airway disorders and oral restrictions which could impact growth, development, and healthy sleep. She believes in a comprehensive team approach by using the Function First Model. She has worked to develop a network of practitioners in the greater Houston area as well as in her practices. Her in house team currently consists of a speech language pathologist, myofunctional therapist, pediatric chiropractor, and international board-certified lactation consultant. This allows the office to provide both convenient and comprehensive care.

Dr. Gandhi is passionate about sharing her knowledge with other practitioners. When she is not seeing patients clinically, she is usually meeting with local practitioners to further collaborations or lecturing nationally to increase the training and awareness about airway disorders and tongue ties.

Dr. Andrew Cohen is a family dentist in Jenkintown who specializes in dental sleep medicine. Believing that clarity leads to the best decisions, he helps patients understand complex issues related to sleep disorders and provides solutions that positively impact their lives. Embracing the motto “I make suggestions, you make decisions,” Dr. Cohen offers a collaborative approach that sets him apart in his field.

Holding a DMD from Temple University, Dr. Cohen earned diplomate status in dental sleep medicine from the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplines (ACSDD) in 2019. He serves on the ACSDD board of directors and is nationally recognized for his lectures on sleep disorders and comprehensive exams. As a visiting faculty member at Spear Education since 2011, he mentors dentists worldwide, sharing his expertise in dental sleep medicine. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys family time, playing tennis, and pursuing his passion for photography.

Dr. Peter Vitruk was born and raised in Ukraine. He earned his PhD degree in Physics from the Moscow Physics and Technology Institute, Moscow in the late 1980s in the former USSR. In the 1990s he held a Research Scientist position with The Academy of Sciences in the former USSR and then a Royal Society Visiting Research Fellow position at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. He later worked as Senior Scientist with Synrad Inc. in Seattle, WA, and then as Chief Scientist with Luxar/ESC/Lumenis also in Seattle, WA. In 2002 Dr. Vitruk founded Luxarcare LLC – an exclusive certified Luxar laser service and accessories provider for 12,000+ surgical Luxar laser installations around the globe. In 2005 he founded Aesculight LLC and LightScalpel LLC – the only American-based designer and manufacturer of surgical CO₂ lasers for small office out-patient market. Dr. Vitruk has authored 10 patents and over 20 articles on CO₂ lasers, and is a Member of The Institute of Physics, UK. In 2017 he founded the American Laser Study Club, an educational platform that helps physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and practice staff members to excel at the efficient and safe application of laser energy in everyday practice. He is married to his wife of 39 years Natasha and they together have two children, Olga and Alexander.

This presentation provides an in-depth look at the management of ankyloglossia in infants, with a focus on the protocols and outcomes associated with the North Carolina Tongue Tie Center. We will cover essential pre and post-surgery exercises designed to enhance recovery and effectiveness, as well as analyze InfantEAT data to measure and track treatment success. Attendees will leave with practical insights on implementing these strategies to verify improved infant care and successful outcomes.

Dr. Raymond Tseng is a pediatric dentist in North Carolina and the director of the NC Tongue Tie Center, a center for research and clinical practice. Dr. Tseng earned his DDS and PhD (Oral Biology/Immunology) at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dentistry residency at UNC Chapel Hill. The National Institutes for Health supported him throughout his research and clinical training. Dr. Tseng has been practicing pediatric dentistry for 11 years and has been involved in tongue tie surgery and research through the NC Tongue Tie Center for six years. Dr. Tseng sits on the board of directors for the International Consortium for Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP) and created and co-chairs CIREAS, ICAP’s scientific affairs committee. He has created an evidence-based practice and treatment protocol, produced clinical evidence related to lip and tongue ties, and continues to collaborate with other ankyloglossia and tongue tie health professionals.

Leyli Norouz-Knutsen is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Breathe Institute.

She is known for her uniquely fine-tuned ability to streamline organizational management structures, optimize collaboration and communication, drive impactful media and branding campaigns and to inspire innovation and entrepreneurship.

Leyli has over a decade of experience in higher education, non-profit, board management, and operations as a director at both the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and San Diego State University (SDSU).

Since leaving UCLA’s Anderson School of Management in 2007, Leyli’s extensive background in healthcare-specific consulting and corporate strategy parlayed perfectly into co-founding The Breathe Institute and now having the honor to serve on the Board of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry (AAPMD).

Dr. Jenna Katz Schwibner, DMD, FAGD—known to her patients as Dr. Jenna—is a leading dentist specializing in Airway Health Focused Dentistry. As the owner of Dental Partners of Vero Beach and founder of Foundation First Dentistry, she is dedicated to providing “Complete Dental Care” by integrating the latest advancements in medicine and technology. Her expertise centers on the relationship between oral health and total body wellness, particularly in diagnosing and treating sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive airway issues in patients of all ages. Dr. Jenna is one of the few dentists in the Treasure Coast offering this specialized care, aiming to prevent long-term illnesses and make life-changing impacts through her treatments.

Committed to continuous education, Dr. Jenna has completed over 1,000 hours of advanced training since graduating from dental school in 2011, earning the prestigious Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry designation. Inspired by mentors like the late Dr. Peter Dawson and Dr. Ben Miraglia, she has expanded her practice to include non-extraction orthodontics that enhance children’s growth and development. As a graduate and Ambassador of the Dawson Academy and a Residency Alumni of Airway Health Solutions, she actively educates patients, parents, and healthcare professionals locally and internationally.

Melissa is a pioneer within the modern Myofunctional Movement. Since becoming an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist in 2014, she has improved the lives of hundreds of patients, lectured around the country, and raised the standards of the profession. Her background as a Dental Hygienist and experience in the fields of Orthodontics and Pedodontics contributes to her success. Melissa treats patients of all ages suffering from a wide range of conditions stemming from adverse myofunctional habits. She now resides in Las Vegas, where she enjoys being with her family, cooking, and being involved in her community.

Sarah Hornsby graduated with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2008. After practicing as a hygienist for only one year, she began to explore complementary modalities to help her patients achieve optimum oral health. She discovered the then-little-known field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and pursued training with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) in early 2010.

She studied under leaders in the field, such as Barbara Green and Joy Moeller, and in 2011, she enrolled in Sandra Holtzman’s training program through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).

Sarah opened her practice, Faceology, in Seattle and began seeing patients in 2010. In 2014, she transformed her practice into the world’s first fully online telehealth myofunctional therapy practice. She has been working with patients from across the country and worldwide since then. In 2015, Sarah opened MyoMentor, a new branch of her business designed to mentor, train, and support hygienists and dentists who want to incorporate myofunctional therapy into their practices and careers. Today, over 600 hygienists and dentists have gone through her mentoring program. Although Sarah has become a speaker, teacher, and leader in the field, it’s her journey through recognizing and treating her own oral myofunctional symptoms that makes her so passionate about the field and spreading the message about this critical component of dental health and overall wellness.

Dr. Hal Stewart has a long-standing commitment to the highest standards of craniofacial and functional airway development. He believes that optimal health starts with an optimal airway. His passion is helping people gain optimal airways by utilizing his skills in Laser frenuloplasty and craniofacial development.

Dr. Stewart is the founder and CEO of The Stewart Center for Optimal Health. He is the CEO and co-founder of the Stewart Center for Minimally Invasive Biorejuvenation Dental Medicine. He is an affiliate of The Breathe Institute (TBI), having completed a surgical residency with Dr. Soroush Zaghi. Dr. Stewart is also on the teaching faculty at TBI. He has served on the teaching faculty of Orognathic Bioesthetics International, and he is a Key Opinion Leader for GC America, Align Technology, and Ultradent.

Dr. Stewart practices in Flower Mound, Texas, along with his wife, Dr. Adriana Corredor-Stewart, who is also a TBI Breathe Baby Affiliate. They have a thriving practice focusing on craniofacial and functional airway development.

Jodi Walker is a speech-language pathologist and oro-facial myologist working with Dr. Kevin Boyd, DDS in Chicagoland. Jodi has pioneered a neurodiverse affirming, nature-based approach to children’s airway healthcare with a focus on providing access to airway healthcare to children from diverse neurological, cultural, and economic backgrounds through innovative treatment approaches that meet the community where they are in terms of nervous system development, values, and economic realities while exploring the restorative power of nature. Jodi has presented in various settings on tethered oral tissues, providing developmentally informed orofacial myofunctional therapy to children and was on the faculty of the American Dental Association’s Children’s Airway Symposium in 2023 and 2024.

Dr. Eric is a board-certified pediatric dentist and laser-certified professional, expert-trained provider in releasing tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties), and treats patients as young as a few days old and from all walks of life. He values a conservative and comprehensive team approach to optimal health and works with multiple providers to ensure the best possible outcome. He is an Ambassador of the Breathe Institute, a Tufts Pediatric Sleep Medicine Residency graduate, a Tongue Tie Academy graduate, TOTs Specialty trained, and a Verified Airway Dentist with Airway Health Solutions. He’s actively involved in the community, an avid DC sports fan, and a kid at heart. You can find Dr. Eric exploring the world in his free time with his wife and three daughters. You can follow him on social media @Dr.EricDMV to see what he’s up to.

Toni-Ann Antoniato is a speech-language pathologist and certified lactation counselor specializing in myofunctional and orofacial disorders. She has worked alongside Janine Stiene for 11+ years, treating and evaluating myofunctional disorder. Toni-Ann received her undergraduate degree at St. Joseph’s College and her Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Toni-Ann is the SLP Director at Long Island Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy, as well as became Janine Steine’s business partner in 2020, after 8 years of working alongside Janine. Toni-Ann conducts all myofunctional evaluations for the Practice, as well as supervises all SLPs of the Practice, supporting their training in the myofunctional therapy training S.P.O.T. Toni-Ann also spent some time as a professor for the speech Master’s program at Stony Brook University. Toni-Ann is the co-host of the series Talk the Talk.

Together, Janine and Toni-Ann strive to make a difference in the world of myofunctional therapy. Educating other types of professionals, attending conferences and lectures nationwide, conducting case study research, and always looking to continue to grow and learn in this rewarding field.

Janine Stiene (MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH) is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicap, and trained Myofunctional Therapist with over 22 years of experience in the state of New York. Janine’s coursework beyond her MA is comparable to her doctorate without a dissertation. Janine received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University and graduated with her MA in Speech Pathology from Hofstra University. She began her career working as a Clinical Fellow at Maryhaven Center of Hope while also working part-time at Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. Soon after, Janine obtained a full-time position as an SLP at Hauppauge School District.

In 2003, Janine was presented with an amazing business opportunity and bought a small, privately owned, home-based speech practice. Seventeen years later, Janine has grown her company with eight locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. The Suffolk Center for Speech and Myofunctional Therapy, also known as Long Island Speech, is the largest privately owned insurance-based speech pathology practice on the East Coast and the largest insurance-based Myofunctional practice nationwide. Janine’s large and exceptionally trained staff treats 1,700+ sessions per week via teletherapy and in-person, and that number continues to grow.

Dr. Hill is an associate dentist at Sylvan Lake Dental Centre in Sylvan Lake, Alberta. He obtained a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Notre Dame in 1986 and supplemented that with a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in molecular biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After serving for five years on the faculty of the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University he changed paths and obtained a DDS degree from the same institution in 1998. Dr. Hill subsequently practiced general dentistry for 20 years in Sylvan Lake, but since 2020 he has taken an interest in the impact and treatment of tethered oral tissues in infants, children, and adults.

Patricia is a Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist. Her CranioSacral training and certification are from the Upledger Institute. She is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She has a private practice in Connecticut.

Milton Geivelis, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontal specialist whose practice is limited to Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Laser Surgery. Dr. Geivelis is on staff at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL (Northwestern Medicine). He is on the Advisory Board of the Dental Hygiene Program at Harper College.

Born in Athens, Greece, Dr. Geivelis received his dental and graduate training from Northwestern University. He has a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a Specialty Degree in Periodontics.

Dr. Geivelis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

From 1993 to 2001, Dr. Geivelis was professor and director of Graduate Periodontics at Northwestern University Dental School, training the residents in Periodontal Surgery and Dental Implants. He has been involved in academic research and has authored and co-authored several scientific articles.

His clinical interests have been in Soft Tissue Grafting, Bone Regeneration procedures and Computer Guided Surgery for the placement of Dental Implants. In the last ten years however, Dr. Geivelis has dedicated a significant amount of his time to Airway issues and Sleep. He treats infants, children, and adults with tongue-ties and lip-ties (Tethered Oral Tissues-TOTs). He collaborates with some of the most well-known and skilled clinicians in these procedures (Dr. Bobby Ghaheri-ENT, Dr. Larry Kotlow, Dr. Scott Siegel, Dr. Soroush Zaghi-ENT ).

In March 2019 he completed a mini surgical residency in Lingual Functional Frenuloplasty (LFF) with Dr. Soroush Zaghi (ENT), in Los Angeles. He was Dr. Zaghi’s first resident. Since then, he has performed more than 3000 LFF procedures in children and adults, and more than 6000 Frenectomies in infants.

Dr. Geivelis has been instrumental in bringing together an amazing group of Healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area including Primary Dental Providers, Primary Care Providers, ENTs, Sleep Medicine Physicians, Orthodontic providers, and Therapists of all types. This group collaborates and follows set protocols in the treatment of all patients, but especially children, for the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Geivelis was named a Chicago area Top Dentist every year since 2010. He lectures on Periodontics, Implants, and Tethered Oral Tissues nationally and internationally. He has been given several academic and clinical awards for his work as a scientist and Periodontal Surgeon.

Dr. Levine is a recipient of the 2025 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Robert Levine is the President of Global Laser Oral Health, LLC, and Levine Consulting. GLOH is a CERP Recognized provider of Online Laser Training. Dr. Levine designs these programs for General Dental and Hygiene professionals and Academics. He has been in the field of dentistry since 1973. He graduated from N.Y. University and completed a two-year residency from 1973 to 1975 at the VA Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. He remained as a consultant from 1975 to 1985 and was in private practice in NYC from 1978 to 2005.

Dr. Levine has 12 years of experience in the laser arena, both in academic and private practice. Dr. Levine has been a full-time faculty member at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) for the past eight years. He served as clinical director of the AEGD Post Graduate program from 2009-2013 and Director of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Levine has published many papers on the science and use of CO₂ laser technologies in dentistry. He also lectures on Lasers and the new emerging technologies in dentistry.

Dr. Levine is also a proud co-developer of the first accepted laser curriculum at an accredited United States dental school. He also works heavily in the Special Care Dentistry arena, where he is able to apply this technology to a special group of patients.

His interest in oral cancer has led him to be a keynote speaker at the Major League Baseball meeting in Dallas, Texas, in 2011. He spoke on the dangers of using smokeless tobacco products. Dr. Levine educates the Major and Minor League players on the dangers of ST Products as well as HPV-related Oral Cancer.

Through the GLOH training process, Dr. Levine saw a way of introducing a comprehensive pathway to laser technology to dental professionals. The GLOH website utilizes the Articulate Process to provide training. With these technologies, they would see the potential benefits for their patients and their practices. He realized that an online training program is the most viable way to share this information with a large audience of dentists at a very affordable price. Dr. Levine’s interests include baseball, golf, skiing, and tennis. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Levine owns and is President of Global Laser Oral Health, LLC (GLOH) and Levine Consulting LLC. Dr. Levine offered independent consulting services to various laser companies.

Elizabeth R. Dy, DMD is a general dentist in Tampa, FL whose practice is limited to oral ties, craniofacial development, and breathing disordered sleep. She is proud to be a surgical affiliate of The Breathe Institute and Dr. Soroush Zaghi and a teaching fellow for Breathe Ops. She is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine as well as their adult and pediatric dental sleep medicine residencies.

All because she broke her front teeth… It’s true. In fourth grade, Dr. Jennifer White went over the handlebars of her bike and broke her two front teeth. After seeing the life-changing accident and recovery process, she knew she wanted to be a dentist when she grew up and never looked back. Dr. Jennifer White graduated from Indiana University in 2006 and has had an unwavering passion for the field ever since. Brite White Dental was established in December 2013 and has evolved from a general dentistry office to an office that focuses on sleep, airway, and CO₂ laser procedures.

Justin is a Consultant Paediatrician and IBCLC with over two decades of experience in the field of tongue tie. He has worked as a consultant in hospital and community paediatric settings and together with Kate he founded the National Tongue tie Centre in Ireland of which he is the Medical Director. At the National Tongue Tie Centre the team provides multidisciplinary care to infants, children and adults. They have developed a pathway of care to bring Functional Frenuloplasty to infants and children from 3 months of age. Having historically used scissors, then diode laser, he has spent years refining his CO₂ laser skills to advance surgical technique to work with the tissue planes for selective fascial release. Justin has completed extensive post-graduate training in tongue tie, lectures internationally on the topic and has produced courses to share this knowledge.

Dr. Kaplan is a recipient of the 2020 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Kaplan earned his dental degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1975. While attending dental school, he became involved with the pediatric dental department and was captivated by the comprehensive nature of the program and the ability to treat the youngest of patients and direct them to better oral and physical health. Upon graduating from Tufts, he was accepted into a pediatric dental residency program at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, where he received his certification as a pediatric dentist. Following the residency, he opened his pediatric dental practice in Stoughton, Massachusetts. In 2003, Dr. Kaplan became interested in dental lasers and became an early adopter of this new treatment modality. He became laser-certified through the Academy of Laser Dentistry in 2003 and achieved his Fellowship stasis in 2013. He has been a long-time contributing member and lecturer in the academy and has been a volunteer laser instructor at Tufts Dental School in the post-graduate pediatric dental department from 2006 through 2016. In 2015, he was instrumental in developing the first “Infant Laser Frenectomy” training class in the country through the continuing education department at the dental school. The class has been attended by dentists and physicians from around the globe. Dr. Kaplan is a 45-year member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Board of Laser Surgery, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition, Breastfeeding USA plus multiple other professional organizations. In 2016, he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery and was its first-ever director of Dental Laser Surgery. Dr. Kaplan joined the American Laser Study Club at its inception in 2017 and received the Kumar Patel Award for Pediatric Dental Laser Education.

Dr. Riek is a recipient of the 2024 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Cara graduated from Arizona State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in addition to having her IBCLC certification. Dr. Cara is also a diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery, specializing in “Oral Surgery in Infants, Toddlers, and Adults.” She has additional training as a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology (CSOM). In 2023, Dr. Cara was accepted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Cara enjoys helping families reach their feeding goals very much.

I am a practicing pediatric dentist and my educational training includes an undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in 2005. Dental training from Nova Southeastern University in 2009 ,followed by an AEGD program from University of Florida in 2010 and pediatric dentistry certificate from UCLA in 2012.

I was a board-certified pediatric dentist for eight years prior to recognizing I was missing some basic understanding of tongue function, its impacts on growth and development, and overall quality of life. In 2020, I fell asleep with my 3-year-old daughter, the entire night I was not able to sleep due to her constant teeth grinding, tossing and turning and gasping for air. The next morning, I woke up tired but motivated to find out what exactly was going on with her during sleep. It was not anything I had learned about in my formal training. That restless night planted the seeds for an unexpected journey of learning, collaboration, and questioning. In the past five years, I have taken many courses to advance my understanding of tongue, lip, and cheek ties and their impact on daily life. During the learning process, it became apparent that even among experts on the subject, there were still questions and differences of opinion as to when one should or should avoid performing a release procedure. During this time, I performed procedures on patients from birth to 70 years old.

Rachel Best is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the owner of a multidisciplinary private practice, Small Steps Therapy LLC, with 5 locations throughout New England. Rachel specializes in infant and toddler feeding and oral motor treatment.

Robyn Merkel-Walsh, MA, CCC-SLP, COM®️ is a Licensed Speech Pathologist and Board Certified Orofacial Myologist® with nearly three decades of experience in the state of NJ. She is employed full-time by the Ridgefield Board of Education and is the owner of Diamond Myo and Mouths In Motion Mentoring Services. She is a lecturer and author for TalkTools® and an ambassador and guest faculty of The Breathe Institute. She has been elected NJ Kids Top Doctors in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018 and 2023. Robyn received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Montclair State University, where she was later invited to be an adjunct/clinical supervisor. She also taught classes at Bergen Community College and is a former clinical site coordinator for Seton Hall University. She is the Board Chair of the Oral Motor Institute and on the board of The International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). She is the proud recipient of four ASHA ACE Awards and the Ridgefield Woman of the Year 2019 in Business. Currently, she is a student in Lamar University’s Vocology Program, where she is studying to treat and train professional singers and voice users who have TOTs.

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero’s personal journey and relentless pursuit of finding solutions to her son’s struggles drove her to pursue specialized training in tethered oral tissues, oral myology, and pediatric dental sleep medicine. She has now made it her mission to provide each patient with the necessary tools to achieve optimal growth and development.

Dr. Santos earned a DMD degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and has practiced dentistry since 1994. She completed her residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, NY, a Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine mini-residency at Tufts School of Dental Medicine, and a surgical proctorship with Dr. Soroush Zaghi at The Breathe Institute. A certified laser surgeon, she is also trained in oral myology.

As an Affiliate of The Breathe Institute, Dr. Santos is passionate about raising awareness of the potential health problems in children with lip and tongue ties and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Dr. Alayna Pagnani-Gendron is the owner and doctor at HealthPro Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture, which has been serving families in the Houston area for over a decade.

Dr. Pagnani-Gendron holds special certificate training in perinatal and pediatric chiropractic as well as Acupuncture. She completed her C.A.C.C.P., certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. She has specialty training in craniosacral therapy and pre and post-frenectomy bodywork. She has lectured around the country on the importance of chiropractic care and how to best serve patients with other specialty providers. She is the Past President of the Texas Chiropractic Association and a former Board of Regents member of Texas Chiropractic College. Her goal in the treatment of patients is preventative care. She believes in a healthy living lifestyle and treating patients to help them to return to their normal state of health. Dr. Pagnani loves to treat the entire family from birth and beyond and keep everyone healthy.

Dr Suraj (DDS Imp Dent RCS(Ed), Cert Perio RCS, Implant Surgeon with special interest in Oral Surgery & Periodontics) started providing Frenectomy releases at our practice 3 years ago and has carried out 500+ procedures to date, with great success using the CO₂ laser we have in house.

Dr. Baxter is a recipient of the 2021 Kumar Patel Prize in Laser Surgery.

Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist, Fellow of the AAPD, and Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is an internationally recognized speaker on tongue-ties, instructor of the acclaimed online course Tongue-Tied Academy, and lead author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. He is passionate about educating parents and healthcare providers about the effects a tongue-tie can have throughout the lifespan. He lives in Birmingham, AL, with his wife, Tara, and their three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. He is the founder of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, where he uses the CO₂ laser to release oral restrictions. He had a tongue-tie himself, and all of his girls were treated as infants, so this field is a personal one. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and outdoor activities. He serves in Kids Ministry as a 4th grade Faith Trainer at the Church at Brook Hills and participates in global missions projects around the world.