The Airway Edit with Brittny Murphy

In today's episode, Brittny chats with her very great friend, partner in crime, and avid airway advocate- Karese Laguerre. Karese is the current present and founder of the International Association of Airway Hygienists. The IAAH supports Registered Dental Hygienists world wide who practice myofunctional therapy and breathing re-education. Listen to learn the amazing benefits of becoming a member of the IAAH.  WE ARE STRONGER IN NUMBERS. If you are passionate about airway, even if you're just starting out, the IAAH is the organization for you! Brittny and Karese touch briefly on their #TeamMyo course and also offer a member discount. Tune in to find out how much ;)

Join today at
www.myiaah.org

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the very talented,  Zohara Nguyen, CCC-SLP, MSPA, CPSP, QOM. Zohara shares her myo journey from student to educator. Zohara discusses the difference between myofunctional therapy and traditional speech therapy, and focuses on the importance of proper sequencing in myofunctional programs. Don't forget to check out Zohara's beautiful myo themed decor and accessories at society6.com/zoharanguyen !

Other links:
Neo-Health Services
www.orofacialmyology.com

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with the brilliant, Dr. Marianna Evans. Dr. Evans is a board-certified dual specialist in Orthodontics and Periodontics. Dr. Evans frequently lectures on skeletal expansion, guided facial growth, interdisciplinary care, and periodontal plastic surgery. She developed 4D Morphotropic Orthodontics™ expansion protocol with the focus on airway and periodontal health. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with the amazingly talented and good friend of hers, Dr. Skye Zeller. Dr. Zeller has a contagious passion when it comes to airway dentistry. Listen to learn her "aha" moment and how she began her very own airway centered practice. Dr. Zeller dives into the importance of proper growth and development at an early age and how critical the component of myofunctional therapy is to her treatment plans.

Websites:
https://www.dentalsleepct.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dentalsleepct/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dentalsleepct

Notes:
74% of craniofacial development complete by age 2
98% of craniofacial development complete by age 12
56% of patients with a diagnosis of ADHD score positive for a sleep breathing disorder

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with the extremely passionate and driven, Dr. James "JT" Thomas, DDS, MS- the founder of the health:latch circle. Health:latch circle gives Millions of parents and patients around the world who are suffering from issues related to oral restrictions, oral dysfunction and airway health the answers they are looking for while giving healthcare professionals a platform to put their collaborations in action. Dr. James Thomas has more than 15 years of experience in clinical pediatric dentistry and correction and resolution of oral tethers.

Links:

• WEBSITE: www.healthlatchcircle.com
• PRINCIPLES PAGE: https://www.healthlatchcircle.com/our-mission
• FAQ's: https://www.healthlatchcircle.com/provider-faqs

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with Dr. Dean Raio, a national and clinical advisor for VIVOS therapeutics. Dr. Raio has been in private practice for over 25 years and has treated hundreds of patients, both children and adults, with sleep and breathing issues. Dr. Raio discusses the importance of expansion orthodontics and the disconnect between dentists with more traditional views. Dr. Raio and Brittny also discuss the connection between airway and digestion.

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with Dr. Ben Miraglia, DDS, leader in pediatric airway development and adult expansion. Brittny and Dr. Miraglia discuss the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.  Dr. Miraglia shares his school of thought in not only expanding the upper arch,  but the lower arch as well. Beginning treatment is never too late, Dr. Miraglia has treated patients into their 6th decade of life!

In today's episode, Brittny talks with Dr. Steven Olmos, founder of TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres. There are over 60 licensed locations in seven countries dedicated exclusively tot he diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial pain and sleep disorders. Listen to hear Dr. Olmos explain why chronic pain and breathing cannot be treated separately. This is an episode you don't want to miss as Brittny and Dr. Olmos discuss low-level laser therapy, the benefits of 3D imaging, and managing nasal issues to reduce facial pain and sleep apnea.

website:
www.tmjcentre.com

link to donate:
www.aacfp.org

Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! What better way to celebrate than chatting with one of our favorite fellow dental hygienists, Lauren Gueits, RDH, BS-- the Founder/President of Airway Health Solutions.  Brittny and Lauren connect the dots between malocclusion and airway health. Listen to learn how you can easily begin incorporating an orthodontic and airway screening into your dental hygiene protocols and screenings. It is so important for dental hygienists to be at the forefront and become airway advocates for their patients.

Website and Online Mini Residency Information with Dr. Ben Miraglia
www.airwayhealthsolutions.com

Full webinar
https://youtu.be/g85hIV-lTa4

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the creator and author of AsktheDentist.com and the #1 bestselling author of The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. Dr. Mark Burhenne, DDS is a family and sleep medicine dentist. Learn how his own journey changed the way he practiced dentistry. Brittny and Dr. Burhenne discuss how the first step to overall health is oral health. Dr. Burhenne shares tips to reset your oral microbiome. 

website:
www.askthedentist.com

Find a functional dentist today:
https://askthedentist.com/directory/