Many infants and toddlers struggle with feeding, sleep, or jaw development, and your practice could offer the help they need!

In this episode, Michael sits down with Joy Lantz, an expert in myofunctional therapy and pediatric oral health, to reveal how early dental care can unlock happier, healthier outcomes for children long before their first permanent tooth appears.

Joy shares her groundbreaking approach to identifying issues like tongue ties and low oral muscle tone that often slip past traditional dental and medical screenings. By drawing on her experience as both a clinician and a mom, Joy explains why early screening, multidisciplinary teamwork, and building strong referral networks are critical for supporting whole-child health. You'll walk away with practical strategies to implement this, including team training, building family trust, and overcoming insurance or cultural barriers, all aimed at creating a future where every child receives the collaborative care they deserve.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Signs that oral issues in babies and toddlers frequently go unnoticed
• How early screening can catch hidden problems like tongue ties
• The crucial role of multidisciplinary referral networks (lactation, chiropractic, etc.)
• Practical tips for dental teams to support families with infants and toddlers
• Strategies for pediatric dental practices to manage insurance and outreach challenges
• Why a holistic, collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for young patients
• Insights from Joy’s personal journey as a mother navigating these challenges
• What the ideal, family-centered oral health practice looks like in action

Tune in now to discover how rethinking early dental care could transform lifelong health for children and peace of mind for families!

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The Pediatric Dental Marketing Course is open for enrollment!

This comprehensive course, developed by Minal Sampat and myself, is tailored specifically for pediatric practice owners and their teams. It is designed to turn your pain points into stepping stones for success and to help you become the trusted dental home for countless children in your community. Head over to our site to enroll now! pediatricdentalmarketingcourse.com

Guest: Joy Lantz

Business Name: Joy Lantz

Check out Joy's Media:‍

Website: joylantz.com

Joy's free study club: joylantz.com/dentalinnovationsstudyclub

Joy's Courses: joylantz.com/classes

Joy's Practice: oralfunctions.com

Facebook: facebook.com/JoyLantzPro

Instagram: instagram.com/joylantzpro

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joylantzrdh

YouTube: youtube.com/@joylantz

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Host: Michael Arias

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