Endeavour Pediatric Webinar – BEYOND FIRST LATCH: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO OPTIMAL HEALTH FROM INFANCY
Lynda Dean-Duru, DDS + Krystle Dean-Duru, DDS

This educational presentation outlines a collaborative approach for treating infants with Restricted Tethered Oral Tissues (RTOTs) using non- surgical and surgical laser technologies complemented by osteopathic treatments and guided growth protocols in our practice.

Attendees will learn:

• Integrating osteopathic treatments to improve structural and functional outcomes.
• The importance of comprehensive ongoing care to prevent future oral health issues like sleep disordered breathing, underdeveloped jaws, and dental crowding.
• Promoting multi-disciplinary collaboration for holistic health and development of the infant.

This approach emphasizes early intervention and continuous care to ensure optimal health

Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, DDS, graduated first in her class at the University of Benin Dental School in her native country, Nigeria. Her dedication to holistic health is reflected in her extensive continuing education in orthodontics, dental sleep medicine, dental cranial osteopathy, and orofacial myology. She is certified amongst others in Advanced Light Functionals (ALF) therapy, a treatment philosophy that uses brain-friendly custom-made appliances to promote proper neurology, craniofacial development and optimal airway function. Additionally, she is a member of the prestigious Gnathos Orthodontic Education Group, Mastership at the World Clinical Laser Institute, Fellowship at the Academy of Laser Dentistry and a Fellow at the United States Dental Institute. Following her own sleep apnea journey, she integrates these advanced techniques in her pediatric practice to prevent sleep apnea and breastfeeding difficulties in infants.

Dr. Krystle Dean-Duru, DDS, inspired by her mother’s passion, followed in her footsteps. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Columbia University and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Krystle further honed her skills during her specialty pediatric residency at the Interfaith Department of Dental Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, where she served as Chief Resident. Her specialized continuing education training includes pediatric dental sleep medicine, airway orthodontics, and functional Frenuloplasty, positioning her as a leading expert in addressing pediatric airway, sleep, and growth issues.

1 CE credit available to AAPMD members