ALSC-Endorsed Training: Contraindications of Infant Frenectomy

The American Laser Study Club is pleased to endorse Contraindications of Infant Frenectomy: Preparing for Highest Probability Functional Gains, an on-demand webinar by ALSC member and past symposium presenter Shervin Yazdi, DDS. Drawing on his 10 years of exclusive infant frenectomy practice, a safety study of 3,000 patients, and survey interviews with leading providers, Dr. Yazdi offers a balanced, safety-first perspective on when not to perform a frenectomy.

Program Highlights

  • Safety-First Ethics
    Explore findings from Dr. Yazdi’s 3,000-patient safety study and learn why restraint can lead to stronger functional outcomes.
  • Thorough Assessment
    Structured evaluation protocols help you identify true contraindications and avoid unnecessary procedures.
  • Collaborative Care
    Best practices for building interdisciplinary referral networks and ensuring every decision is guided by clinical judgment, not trends or anxiety.
  • Functional Gain Preparation
    Strategies for setting infants up for success, whether you choose to proceed or defer the procedure.

Who Should Take This Course

Pediatric dentists, lactation consultants, speech-language pathologists, oral surgeons, physicians, and all clinicians involved in infant oral-tie care who seek a thoughtful, evidence-based framework for frenectomy decision-making.

Next Steps

Ready to refine your clinical judgment and put safety first?

Learn more & enroll: shervin-yazdi-s-school.teachable.com

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