Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs: Teaming Up for Transformative Tongue Tie Treatment

“Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs: Teaming Up for Transformative Tongue Tie Treatment” is a dynamic, interactive workshop designed to explore the complex journey of tongue tie care through the lens of collaborative practice. Tongue tie treatment is rarely straightforward; it requires navigating clinical challenges, parental concerns, and multidisciplinary coordination of care. This workshop will dive into real-world case studies of infants, children and adults, highlighting both setbacks and successes, emphasising the essential role of communication, shared decision-making, and mutual respect among professionals. Whether you’re a therapist, lactation consultant, dentist, or doctor, this workshop aims to inspire a more unified, patient-centered approach to care across the lifespan.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common challenges and barriers in the multidisciplinary management of tongue tie.

2. Analyse real-life case studies to extract key lessons in clinical decision-making.

3. Apply principles of family and child-centered care in the tongue tie treatment process.

4. Create a framework for effective team-based care that supports transformative outcomes for patients and families.

Dr. Justin Roche is a Consultant Paediatrician and IBCLC with over two decades of experience in the field of tongue tie. 

Kate Roche is the Clinical Director at the National Tongue Tie Centre in Ireland and leads a team of Therapists and Lactation Consultants to provide the highest quality of rehabilitative care to infants, children and adults with oral dysfunctions.