Emma is joined by Dr. Pat McBride, Executive Director of the Foundation for Airway Health and a Board member at the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD). Together they discuss:

* Dr. McBride's background working with her late husband in his dental sleep medicine practice.

* The founding of the AAPMD and developing a new collaborative approach to the treatment of airway disorders.

* MMA surgery and the importance of choosing the right surgeon and doing preparations with a specialist orthodontist.

* Working with Inspire patients helping them optimize their treatment outcomes.

The Foundation for Airway Health

https://www.airwayhealth.org/

The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry

https://aapmd.org/

Two articles mentioned in this episode:

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/precision-medicine-paradigm-dental-sleep-medicine/

https://dentalsleeppractice.com/they-are-not-their-disease-clinician-and-providers-need-to-feel-that/

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Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes people with sleep apnea discussing their experiences of medical procedures and devices.  This is for information purposes only and you should consult with your medical professionals before starting or stopping any medication or treatment.