Speaker: Jonelle Anamelechi, DDS, MSPH

Baby teeth matter — but so does understanding the broader impact of early oral health on lifelong wellness. This session explores how early screening and intervention for feeding, speech, and airway issues can prevent adult co-morbidities. Participants will learn how routine dental visits can evolve into comprehensive assessments that consider the whole child. The course emphasizes the dentist’s role in growth and development, empowering dental teams to identify concerns early and support children in achieving optimal oral and overall health.

Learning objectives:

• Explain the dentist’s role in the pre-orthodontic phase.
• Evaluate the growing child holistically beyond the teeth.
• Apply tools for assessment and treatment of developmental issues.

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