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A Whole-Body Approach to Better Outcomes

This airway-centered course highlights the importance of evaluating the whole body—not just oral structures—when treating tethered oral tissues. Emphasizing proper pre-release preparation and collaboration across disciplines, the program equips clinicians to support safer procedures, more efficient healing.

Master TOT Care: From Infants to Adults


Join Dr. Jo for a hands-on, clinically focused crash course in the assessment and treatment of tethered oral tissues (TOT) across all ages. Day One covers children and adults, emphasizing comprehensive evaluation, pre-release preparation, and post-release support, with insights from a myofunctional therapist on multidisciplinary care. Day Two focuses on infants, highlighting breastfeeding dynamics and the role of lactation support in guiding evaluation, treatment, and recovery.

Participants will observe live CO₂ laser frenectomy procedures streamed for optimal visibility, with opportunities to explore anatomy, surgical techniques, and functional outcomes. This course provides practical skills, expert guidance, and the confidence to integrate TOT assessment and treatment into your practice.


Course Objectives

  • Explain tongue function and the biomechanics of a functional swallow in infants, children, and adults.
  • Describe effective breastfeeding mechanics, including latch, suck-swallow-breathe coordination, and the role of lactation support.
  • Identify signs and symptoms of dysfunctional or tethered oral tissues (TOT) across all patient populations.
  • Identify the instruments, tools, and equipmentnecessary for TOT release procedures in both infant and older populations.
  • Outline appropriate intraoperative and postoperative care, including wound-healing timelines and expected outcomes for all age groups.
  • Recognize potential complications and contraindications associated with TOT release procedures in infants, children, and adults.

WHY ATTEND?

Elevate your expertise, enhance pediatric patient care, and gain skills you can apply immediately.

Master Cutting-Edge Treatment Techniques

Refine your skills with advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and therapy approaches for adults and infants.

Hands-On Experience

Participate in live demonstrations and practical sessions for immediate confidence and proficiency.

Expand Your Professional Network

Connect with leading professionals and interdisciplinary teams to grow your knowledge and practice.

Transform Patient Lives

Implement what you learn to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.
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Take Your TOT Skills to the Next Level

Don’t miss this opportunity to Join Dr. Jo’s course and start diagnosing, managing, and treating tethered oral tissues in patients of all ages. Observe live DEKA laser releases, master practical techniques, and bring TOT services safely and effectively into your practice!

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The Vivos Institute® is an Accredited Provider for Continuing Dental Education.


Please review our Event Cancellation Policy for important details before enrolling.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kacy Jo, DMD


Dr. Kacy Jo-Williams grew up in South Korea, where Eastern medicine played a central role in her upbringing. After moving to the United States, she was introduced to Western medicine and later earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

After practicing general dentistry for five years, Dr. Jo discovered airway dentistry—a turning point that reshaped the direction of her career. As she treated more patients with tethered oral tissues (TOT), she recognized the need to integrate Eastern medicine into her clinical philosophy. This integrative approach led to noticeable improvements in post-release healing and overall patient function.

Dr. Jo’s passion deepened when she became a mother and faced her own breastfeeding challenges related to TOT. Her personal experience transformed her protocol for addressing infant tongue-ties and ignited her mission to educate families and providers on optimal, holistic care.

Dr. Jo now lives in sunny Colorado with her husband and two young children, and she enjoys spending her free time exploring the outdoors with her family.