In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Martin Kaplan, a pioneer in pediatric laser dentistry, who brings over 45 years of clinical experience to the conversation. Known for being the first U.S. dentist to perform infant frenectomy using the LightScalpel CO₂ laser, Dr. Kaplan shares the fascinating story behind how he adopted laser technology, and why not all lasers are created equal.This episode dives deep into:<ul><li>The science and safety of laser frenotomy</li><li>What truly makes a functional tongue tie release</li><li>Why a collaborative, individualized approach is essential</li><li>How bodywork, feeding therapy, and cultural/language access play roles in care</li><li>Stories of dramatic improvements in infants and adults post-treatment</li><li>The impact of pacifiers, posture, and symptom tracking in evaluating outcomes</li></ul> Plus, we get a fun look into Dr. Kaplan’s life outside the clinic - where martial arts meets ballroom dancing.&nbsp;📌 Connect with Host Lisa Paladino:<ul><li>Tongue Tie Experts Links to Freebies, Books, and Guides: <a href="https://tonguetieexperts.net/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tonguetieexperts.net/links</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonguetieexperts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @tonguetieexperts</a></li><li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TongueTieExperts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Tongue Tie Experts</a></li><li>All Tongue Tie Experts Links: <a href="https://tonguetieexperts.net/links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tonguetieexperts.net/links</a></li></ul> 📍 Guest Info: Dr. Martin Kaplan Hanover Pediatric Dentistry – Hanover, MA 📧 Email: Martin.kaplan2930@gmail.com 📍 Not big on social media - but welcomes professional questions via email or phone.🎧 Listen Now and Subscribe! If you enjoyed this conversation, leave a review and share with a colleague or parent who needs to hear it. Don't forget to subscribe to the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast on your favorite platform!More From Tongue Tie Experts:To learn more, download freebies, and for the links mentioned in the episode, including our popular course, Understanding Milk Supply for Medical and Birth Professionals, click here: <a href="http://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.tonguetieexperts.net/Links</a>Use code PODCAST15 for 15% off all of our offerings.A gentle disclaimer. Please do not consider anything discussed on this podcast, by myself or any guest of the podcast, to be medical advice. The information is provided for educational purposes only and does not take the place of your own medical or lactation provider.

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