Tongue and Lip Tie: Related Issues, Assessment and Treatment

The Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County presents:

Tongue and Lip Tie:

Related Issues, Assessment and Treatment

Featuring Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC

Joint Sponsor:

PAC-LAC

A special Pre-Conference event for physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, and dentists working with breastfeeding dyads.

Course Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify signs and symptoms of tongue and lip tie
• Explain health concerns regarding tongue and lip tie, such as dental, digestive, and speech
• Integrate assessment and treatment strategies into practice

Speakers:

Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC

Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC is a board-certified Lactation Consultant and neonatal oral-motor assessment professional in private practice. Melissa is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support as well as speaking and writing on these topics. She is dedicated to improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health care providers. She is an adjuct professor at Birthingway College of Midwifery in Portland, OR, where she teaches advanced clinical lactation skills. She is active with several lactation and health care professional associations, including the International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals. Melissa lectures, publishes, and conducts research on lactation and health-related topics. She enjoys living and working in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest with her family of five.

Abhay Vaidya, MD

Dr. Abhay Vaidya has fellowship in Otolaryngology from Loyola University Medical Center and was accredited by the American Board of Otolaryngology in 1999. Dr. Vaidya practices at West Coast Ear, Nose and Throat in Ventura County. He received his MD from Oklahomoa College of Medicine, then pursued surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology at Loyola Medical Center. Dr. Vaidya has several leadership roles in the Medical Association in Oklahoma and Ventura County. He has also assisted in research, and is published in several medical journals and books. Dr. Vaidya supports breastfeeding through the treatment of infants with tongue-tie, and was awarded with the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County's Liquid Gold Breastfeeding Award in 2014 for his work in this area.

Heather Nichols, MD, FAAP

Dr. Heather Nichols is a pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Nichols practices at Coastal Pediatrics Medical Group. She received her MD from Drexel University School of Medicine and then pursued pediatrics at Brown University Pediatric Residency. Dr. Nichols has been involved with research, publications, presentations, and grants to support children in Ventura County. She supports breastfeeding and has taken the lead to engage medical providers in the support of breastfeeding now that our County is working towards breastfeeding-friendly hospitals. This year, Dr. Nichols enthusiastically accepted the invitation to become a board member of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

5:00 - 5:30 Registration

5:30 - 5:35 Welcome and Introduction

5:35 - 6:45 Tongue and Lip Tie: Related Issues, Assessment and Treatment

6:45 - 8:30 Panel Presentations and Q & A Session

**Please note: Attendees MUST arrive by 5:45pm to be eligibe for CMEs.**

CONTINUING EDUCATION

For Physicians: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Institute for Medical Quality and the California Medical Association's CME Accreditation Standards (IMQ/CMA) through the Join Providership of the Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) and [Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County]. PAC/LAC is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing education for physicians. PAC/LAC takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. PAC/LAC designates this live activity for a maximum of [2.0] AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extend of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

Nurse Practitioners: The Perinatal Advisory Council - Leadership, Advocacy and Consultation (PAC/LAC) is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 5862. This course is approved for 2.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

Dinner will be provided.

Target Audience: Physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners and dentists.