Richard T. Baxter, DMD, MS, FAAPD

Pediatric Dentist / Owner
Alabama Tongue-Tie Center
Alabama Tongue-Tie Center

Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist, Fellow of the AAPD, and Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is an internationally-recognized speaker on tongue-ties, instructor of the online course Tongue-Tied Academy, and lead author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. He is passionate about educating parents and healthcare providers about the effects a tongue-tie can have throughout the lifespan. He lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Tara, and their three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. He is the founder and owner of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center where he uses the CO2 laser to release oral restrictions. He had a tongue-tie himself, and all of his girls were treated as infants, so this field is a personal one. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and doing outdoor activities. He also serves as a 3rd-grade faith trainer at the Church at Brook Hills.

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Presentation(s):

• Preconference Course: Tongue Tie Toolkit

  Thursday, May 25, 2023
  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Preconference Session 3:Tethered Oral Ties, Surgical Technique

  Thursday, May 25, 2023
  10:20 AM – 11:20 AM

• Preconference Session 7: Panel Discussion

  Thursday, May 25, 2023
  4:00 PM – 5:00 PM