Joana Gomes
Ankyloglossia 0-3 years old
- Master’s degree in Dental Medicine from ISCS-N, 2008
- Board certified Pediatric Dentist Specialist
- Exclusively private practice on Pediatric Dentistry and Pediatric Orthodonty
- Advanced baby odontology training, Londrina’s Estadual University, Brasil
- Odontopediatric laser application course, American Laser Study Club, EUA
- Functional Frenuloplasty and Sleep Breathing Course, The Breathe Institute, EUA
- Member of IATP International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals since 2018
- Several academic training courses on Orthodontics, Neuro-oclusal rehabilitation, Myofunctional therapy
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific areas: Pediatric dentistry
27 of november, from 15h15 until 16h00
Sala 2
Conference summary
The recent emerging international research on ankyloglossia and its impacts on breastfeeding, craniofacial alterations, malloclusion, speech, breathing and others, has brought an international discussion about this theme.
After viewing this presentation, attendees will have a clear understanding on topics related to ankyloglossia, such as, how to define, identify and its impact on breastfeeding, speech and breathing. Treatment options will also be discussed as well as the importance of interdisciplinary work.