In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of chatting with one of her graduates from #TeamMyo, a myofunctional therapy introductory course she co-teaches, and she could not be more proud of Sara and her success as a myofunctional therapist. Sara Mercier is a registered dental hygienist and myofunctional airway specialist (MAS™). She is changing lives of adults, much like herself, who have slipped through the cracks of traditional medicine and dentistry, going decades without answers or solutions to the root causes of their health concerns. Sara provides exclusively virtual myofunctional therapy and works with myofunctional therapy clients around the world in countries such as the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, the UK, Australia, India and Thailand.

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant Dr. Peter Vitruk. Dr. Vitruk is the founder of the LightScalpel laser, the go to laser for tethered oral tissue releases. In 2017, he founded the American Laser Study Club, an educational platform that helps physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and practice staff members to excel at efficient and safe application of laser energy in everyday practice.

Links:
https://www.lightscalpel.com/
https://www.americanlaserstudyclub.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rstXpeTEhc&authuser=0
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In today's episode, Brittny talks with the inspiring Dr. Layne Martin. One of the greatest things about talking to Dr. Layne is just how real and raw he is. Dr. Layne shares a personal story about what got him involved in airway. His passion and dedication to spread the word to other healthcare professionals is unwavering so much so that he sold his very successful restorative dental practice in NYC in 2018 and has committed his career to treating sleep disordered breathing problems in children and adults. He is a currently a fellow at CTOR in Hoboken, NJ, in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics.

Websites:
www.gpsfordental.com

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant TMJ DOC, Dr. Priya Mistry, DDS. Dr. Priya is a TMJ powerhouse providing strategies to begin implementing at home today! Dr. Priya discusses the main muscle groups involved in TMD along with massages to help alleviate some pain. Brittny and Dr. Priya dive into the connection between airway disorders and TMD while also touching on the critical role stress can play in daytime clenching. You can find Dr. Priya on her YouTube Channel linked below!

https://www.youtube.com/c/PriyaMistryDDStheTMJdoc

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the dynamic duo of Neirman Practice Management- CEO/Founder, Rose Neirman and Presient, Jon Neirman. Their mission is to remove the barriers and make it easier for dental practices to implement airway and orofacial pain treatment. Listen as Rose and Jon provide details on their newest development, DentalWriter™ Plus+.  Interested in attending a conference that provides the latest in state-of-the-art patient care management, clinical research, and business strategy? The Current Trends in Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium will get you inspired through networking with leading educators, companies, and dental practices that are shaping the industry. Listen to hear how impactful the 2021 Symposium was and get excited for the dates to be released for 2022!

Website: https://niermanpm.com/

DentalWriter™ Plus+: https://niermanpm.com/dental-sleep-billing-software/

Current Trends in Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium:  https://niermanpm.com/dental-continuing-education/sleep-apnea/current-trends-sleep-symposium/

In today's episode, Brittny and the inspiring Elijah Desmond chat about mindset, entrepreneurship, and the shift in LIVE conferences and symposiums. Elijah Desmond began his career at age 15 as a motivational speaker to kids. He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University as a "Guygienist" and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where he started his first of eleven dental businesses.  He is known for having fun-filled, engaging speeches and integrating motivational speaking into all of his events. He is adamant that a fun atmosphere is essential to learning. You may best know him from his Facebook group Trapped in an OP or his business, Smiles at Sea or EntrepreneurSHIP, an international conferences on cruise ships. His cruises focus on two things: FUN and Education. Join him and travel the world 1  educational experience at a time! Elijah is also the owner of Driven Dental Marketing a company that focuses on digital marketing specifically for airway and high-value dental implant patients. What a perfect first episode of 2022 for the I Spy with My Myo Eye Podcast. You'll leave this episode feeling ready to tackle any of your 2022 goals!

Smiles at Sea:
https://www.smilesatsea.com/

Driven Dental Marketing:
https://drivendentalmarketing.com/

Facebook Group:
Trapped in an OP

In today’s episode, Brittny chats with a fellow colleague and myofunctional  therapist — Sarah Hornsby. Sarah Hornsby is the founder and creator of Myo Mentor, owner of  Faceology, and co-director of the Myofunctional therapy program at the Breathe Institute. Brittny and Sarah talk all things myo related from tough Myofunctional therapy cases to all of the innovative work the Breathe Institute is doing to advance the field. Sarah focuses on discussing floor of the mouth engagement and how Dr. Zaghi and others at the Breathe Institute are trying to come up with a standard measurement. 

Anders Olmanson is the CEO of REMastered Sleep. He is a passionate medical innovator who aspires to make being healthy easy. He invented REMplenish, a myofunctional therapy water bottle that makes myo easy to integrate into daily routine. Anders spent 9 months studying health systems throughout Asia and Africa in order to learn novel approaches to healthcare innovation around the world. Learn what four legged friend gave him the idea to invent this water bottle! 

In today's episode, Brittny speaks to a queen of airway- the passionate Dr. Lauren Ballinger.
Dr. Lauren has been deeply inspired and motivated as both a mother, and a pediatric dentist, by her two (now teenage) children Jack and Libby who struggled with sleep and airway issues from day one. They are her “why”. Her mission is to raise awareness in both the public and professional communities to recognize and treat the earliest signs of less than optimal craniofacial and respiratory development and the associated functional, breathing and sleep symptoms. She is inspired to elevate the wellness potential of children now, and for a better future. Dr. Lauren is also a part of the Endeavor Group.

Find Dr. Lauren at
https://www.nurturegrowdentist.com/

In today's episode, Brittny chats for a second time with Dr. David McIntosh, MBBS, FRACS, PhD. Brittny asks Dr. McIntosh in depth questions about other nasal obstructions we don't hear as much about-- outside of tonsils, adenoids, septum, and inferior turbinates. Dr. McIntosh shares his professional opinion on tethered oral tissues, mouth breathing, inflammation, and myofunctional therapy.