In today's episode, Brittny speaks with one of her very own mentors and trainers, Sandra Holztman. Sandra dives into how she entered the world of Orofacial Myology and how the Myo Manual came to be born. Sandra's organization, Neo-Health, is well known for the support they offer even after a therapist graduates (Brittny can attest to that). It was through Sandra's organization that Brittny became a QOM (Qualified Orofacial Myologist). We hear about orofacial myology through an SLPs eyes. Sandra discusses the distinct difference between orofacial myology and speech pathology. Listen to Sandra, a leading pioneer, reveal what she contributes her success to. You don't want to miss this one!

In today's episode, Brittny brings on a special friend of hers and colleague, Karese Laguerre, to introduce their very own program geared to RDHs starting off as OMTs: #TeamMyo Business!

In this episode, Brittny interviews sleep and TMJ specialist, Dr. Michael Gelb. They discuss the relationship between sleep and TMJ. Dr. Gelb shares information about his ACG System which is the first fully integrated day and night oral appliance. Listen to find out tips for better quality sleep and learn how dental practices are on the forefront of educating patients on the importance of whole body wellness.

Role of Oral Devices in Managing Sleep-disordered Breathing Patients https://www.prosthodontics.org/assets/1/7/16.Role_of_Oral_Devices_in_Managing_Sleep-disordered_Breathing_Patients.pdf

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In this episode, Brittny discusses TOTs and laser procedures with Dr. Lawrence Kotlow. Dr. Kotlow specializes in pediatric dentistry and is well known for his concern and understanding of mother's who wish to breastfeed. He is an internationally known expert on the diagnosis and treatment of ankyloglossia also known as tongue-tie. Dr. Kotlow sees infants as early as a day after birth. His techniques using laser surgery eliminate the need to place infants in the operating room or the need for drugs for treatment.

Brittny discusses with Liz Turner, DMD the depth of how attached the mouth and body are. Dr. Turner reveals it wasn't until the birth of her son a few years ago that her world changed. He was born tongue tied and it was impacting his feeding. Since she wasn't having pain and her son was gaining weight, she was told... "It's just a mild tie, it will stretch, it's no big deal." A mom knows her baby, and after five weeks she was able to get his lip and tongue tie treated with a laser (by a dentist). Three days later her father-in-law, with untreated sleep apnea and tongue-tie, had a heart attack. He was in a medically induced coma for six days. Dr. Turner realized that dentists are not just "teeth doctors," but really have incredible insight into how healthy someone is (or has the potential to be!). Dr. Turner believes, as dentists, she and her colleagues have the  responsibility to screen their patients for airway dysfunction.

Dr. Siegel is a board certified, dual degree MD, DDS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Dr. Siegel has over 25 years of experience as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and has devoted the past 18 years to treatment of issues related to tethered oral tissues. He has performed over 30,000 tethered oral tissue surgical procedures to date. Dr. Siegel is internationally recognized as a pioneering laser TOTs surgeon. In today's episode, Brittny discusses with Dr. Siegel the impact a tethered oral tissue can have on feeding, speech, craniofacial development, airway, sleep, etc.

World's leading authority on the Buteyko Breathing method. Patrick believes in the Buteyko method being a method of treatment for individuals who have diagnosis of asthma and chronic rhinosinusitus. In this episode, Brittny discusses with Patrick the importance of nasal breathing, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Patrick dives into personal and clinical experiences and the impact the shift from mouth to exclusively nasal breathing can have on one's life.

In this episode, Brittny discusses with Dr. Mary Bourke, the many benefits of the myomunchee. Dr. Burke is a chiropractor with a special interest area in pediatric growth and development. She is the daughter of dentist, Kevin Bourke, pioneer of Myo Munchee. One of her key professional goals with both chiropractic care and as CEO of Myo Australia, manufacturers of the Myo Munchee, is to spread the word about the benefits of chewing and the denaturing effects of long term pacifier use.

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Article by March 7, 2016
by Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP
https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/1003919890/

Karese, like many parents, suffered in silence while her children struggled with the symptoms of undiagnosed sleep and breathing issues. One visit to a pediatric dentist changed the trajectory of their lives. Already a registered dental hygienist, Karese, trained with Sandra Holtzman, Lois Laynee and Sarah Hornsby to establish her orofacial myology knowledge. With this initial training and numerous others, in a few short years she has not only resolved all her children's issues, but helped hundreds of patients, children and adults alike, discover how great life can be functioning on full. Her private practice, The Myo Spot is now a leader in the quest for myofunctional awareness and public education. Her latest published book, Accomplished, delves into how to sleep better, eliminate burnout, and execute goals. Karese's mission is to transform and positively impact as many households as possible through dynamic breath, brain and body work. 

 Joy Moeller, BS, RDH is a dental hygienist, formerly an associate professor at Indiana University, who has worked as a myofunctional therapist for many years and currently has a private practice in Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills. 

Joy is founding lecturer with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT). Joy wrote a chapter in Sleep Medicine Clinics, a chapter in Sleep Disorders in Pediatric Dentistry, published in 2019 and a children’s book on tongue position as well as many published studies and other chapters in textbooks. She is currently on the board of the American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD), a multi-disciplinary medical and dental group interested in airway problems, where she received a life-time achievement award March of 2015.