Laser Treatment for Ankyloglossia [transcript][audio]

Guest: Dr. Rishita Jaju

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Jaju is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist at Smile Wonders of Reston, VA. Since completing her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, DC she continues to serve as a clinical faculty.She has achieved the Advanced Proficiency Laser Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Her expertise in using Waterlase safely and effectively is recognized by the World Clinical Laser Institute with their highest Mastership Certification. In the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, she has not only been selected as a member of the Council of Clinical Affairs but she is also one of the members of the Examination Committee of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  She stays involved with organized dentistry and serves as a Board Member of Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Segment overview: Dr. Rishita Jaju talks about children who have difficulty breastfeeding as a result of ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, and the benefit of lasers in treatment.