OraLase/BabyLase Course

Friday morning:

8:00  Registration, distribution of the syllabus, and light breakfast

8:30  Opening remarks and introduction to concepts of human development, neuroplasticity, recovery and resilience in wakefulness and sleep

9:00  The extensive foundation for developing OraLase and its repeatable success

Science of the 1064 wavelength and photobiomodulation

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) vs High LLT (HLLT) vs thermal and neural effect

Science of the neurologic implications of mechanoreceptors, C fibers and fascia

Relevance of the limbic processing of pain; introduction to Havening principles and ALF.4.Recovery

10:00 Break

10:30 Introduction to concepts of primitive reflexes, developmental milestones and the role of unresolved trauma

The role of limbic hypervigilance in sleep, growth, and chronic disease

Understanding patient profiles: Practical considerations for performing OraLase

12:00 Lunch

Friday afternoon:

1:00 Indications for OraLase, equipment, settings, alternatives

Suggestions for documentation and informed consent

Basic treatment sequencing for adults

Introduction to HINSLR and Stecco points

Live demonstration of full OraLase and HINSLR procedure

2:00  Hands on treatment sessions for all participants and providers 

5:30 End of day 1

Saturday morning:

8:00  Light breakfast 

8:30 Discussion of post procedural observations from OraLase recipients

9:00 Discussion of OraLase principles as extrapolated to different age groups, phenotypes and lasers (Lightwalker, FOX ARC, Powerlase, Biolase, etc)

10:00 Break

10:30 Origins of BabyLase and differences between infants, toddlers and adults in applying HLLT with the FOX ARC 1064 as well as experiences with Fotona Lightwalker 

11:15 Embryology, birth and the importance of primitive reflexes and cranial nerves in movement, regulation and feeding

12:00 Lunch

1:00 CARE assessment - treatment sequencing in combining the surgical and non-surgical aspects of oral restrictions and neurological challenges

Hands on demonstration of initial assessment and treatment using participants and dolls with laser penlights to show treatment sites and movements

2:00 The role of bodywork and lactation/feeding therapy as integrated with BabyLase

The importance of treating all aspects of the Dyad: OraLase/SmileLase Connect 

for the mother and the role of cortisol and oxytocin

3:00 Demonstrations to address patients with different challenges and phenotypes 

· Low tone requiring integration and upregulation

· True fascial restriction (posterior tongue tie) with active compensations

· True structural restriction (tip involved) to optimize function prior to release

· Previously treated patients in need of additional procedures to attain optimal function

4:00 Review: Q&A 

5:00 Distribution of OraLase Course and BabyLase Intro Certificates