I Spy with my Myo Eye...

Has implementing airway into your dental practice left you feeling frustrated?Maybe you don't know what the first step should be?orMaybe you've begun implementing, but consistency in case acceptance is an issue?Don't know how to get patients to accept a myofunctional referral?Interested in bringing us to your home office!? Contact us today for a discovery call!www.myomerge.comAre you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!Need a live course?...a self study course?...a business course?...looking to become certified!?We've got you covered!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/ahs-teammyo-redirect.htmlhttps://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

Top Tips for the NEW Myofunctional Therapist!!Listen as we discuss in detail these 3 tips:1. DIVE IN! Begin seeing people!2. BE CONFIDENT! Mindset is EVERYTHING!3. Set short term and long term goals for yourself and your business.We share our own personal experiences shifting to our MYO MINDSETS!BONUS TIP! WHY!? BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU ALL!Take a modality course before you take another intro course. WHAT!? WHY!? LISTEN to learn more.Are you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!Need a live course?...a self study course?...a business course?...looking to become certified!?We've got you covered!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/ahs-teammyo-redirect.htmlhttps://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

You want to become a myofunctional therapist, but you also want to protect your RDH license. We get! We've been there.We have put together a little role play for you where I am the inquisitive RDH wondering about how I can safely practice MYO and Karese, President of the IAAH (International Association of Airway Hygienists), gives me ALL I need to know!1. Is MYO in the RDH scope of practice?2. Do you need to practice under a dentist's supervision?3. Do you need to be certified? What are all of these certifications?4. Do any professional organizations have statements on MYO?5. What is the International Association of Airway Hygienists?.... and MORE!Are you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/https://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

MYO is NOT a cookbook type recipe!I REPEAT... MYO IS NOT A COOKBOOK TYPE RECIPE!Today, on MYO MONDAY, we talk about the importance of creating individualized treatment plans. Ever wonder what to do with all of these exercises you received from your MYO course?We discuss the value in having an order of operations to make your treatment planning easier and successful! We got you!!If you're patient could not swallow water with their lips open during the evaluation, would you then give them a swallow exercise during their first few sessions?HECK NO!There is no right or wrong way, these are our opinions! We even offer our opinion on when we would consider following a more cook book type program. Anyone work in public health?Are you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/team-myo-start.htmlhttps://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

Your Doctor Says NO to Airway, WHAT NOW!?Listen along to hear our recommendations and personal experience on how to handle a VERY tough situation! Are you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/team-myo-start.htmlhttps://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

NETWORKING!You have to network they say!!!!...Sometimes this is easier said than done. Who do you need to network with?What questions should you be asking this provider?What do you do when you don't mesh with a certain provider?Listen along to hear questions that should be asked no matter what side of the airway space you are in! Are you an RDH looking to become a myofunctional therapist or already a MYO therapist looking to elevate your skills!? Check out the link below to learn more about our TeamMyo courses!https://dentalsleeptoolbox.com/team-myo-start.htmlhttps://www.airwayhealthsolutions.com/myo**Multiple courses available

Welcome to the “I spy with my myo eye” podcast. I am your host Brittny Sciarra.I am a certified orofacial myologist, registered dental hygienist, and life long learner.You ask, we’ll answer -By collaborating with true pioneers in specialties associated with the MYO world and listening to personal stories from some of our very own patients! Join me on this journey as we dive into the life altering world of tethered oral tissues and airway space. Let’s do this thing!

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Neel Bulchandani, DC, a holistic chiropractor, bodyworker, movement teacher, podcaster, and philosopher. He utilizes systems thinking in a field he developed called Integrative Airway & Feeding Chiropractic. He launched an intuitive movement practice in 2017 called Movintuit. He began teaching other bodyworkers and birth workers his holistic approach to aiding in the freeing of tethered oral tissues in 2021, and in 2022, he launched a technique called Stomatognathic Oscillatory Fascial Touch Technique (S.o.f.t. Technique).  He's often a go-to provider for pre- and post-op bodywork for patients undergoing frenectomies and frenuloplasties. He has helped many moms breastfeed with more ease, less pain, and more success by utilizing his knowledge of freeing tension associated with oral ties. Dr. Neel also sees many children and adults who suffer from issues related to tethered oral tissues: feeding, airway, digestion, sleep, and TMJ issues.In addition to his patient care, Dr. Neel offers virtual healing map sessions as well as consults for practices and teams. He has begun helping practices establish a solid infrastructure for guided releases, or for those more involved in palate expansion and/or jaw surgeries, he offers guidance on how to implement a broad range of bodywork modalities and advises on syntax and appropriateness of the overall gameplan. He also has recently launched a podcast on the topic of embodied embryology called Embryoloji. Webinar:https://drneel.myflodesk.com/floorofthemouthInstagram: drneelbulchandaniSite: www.neelbulchandani.com

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP. Dr.  Stagg shares that the teeth and mouth are profoundly connected with the health of the whole body, and vice versa. She has a holistic, integrative, and comprehensive dental philosophy. Her practice, Smile Professionals, was the first on the Space Coast to provide safe mercury-free dentistry. She is the founder of Health Connections Dentistry  and author of two books, “Captain IFBI” - a children’s book encouraging good oral hygiene habits. The second, “Smile, It’s All Connected! Whole Health Through Balance”, is a very thorough whole family reference, for all ages, detailing any connection of the mouth possible to the rest of the body. Learn more on HealthConnectionsDentistry.com

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Julie Flygare, JD. Julie serves as President & CEO of Project Sleep. Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals about the importance of sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. Project Sleep educates and empowers individuals using events, campaigns, and programs to bring people together and talk about sleep as a pillar of health. Julie is also an internationally recognized patient-perspective leader, an accomplished advocate, and the award-winning author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. Links:Project Sleephttps://project-sleep.com/Sleep Helplinehttps://project-sleep.com/helpline

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the fabulous Dr. Michelle Weddle, DDS, FAGD, D-ABDSM. Dr. Weddle  is highly trained in Dental Sleep Medicine and Sleep Apnea Management, TMJ Treatment and Management, and focuses on the reconstruction of the worn bite and dental occlusion (jaw mechanics).Brittny and Dr. Weddle discuss topics like why SDB is more difficult to diagnose in children and TMD treatment and management, not only in the adult population, but in pediatrics as well. Listen to learn how Dr. Weddle has grown her airway team and the emphasis she has on the importance of a supporting community.Find Dr. Weddle:https://www.sleepandtmjwellness.com/https://www.greatsmilesnj.com/njsleep/https://asappathway.com

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Chad Wooters, MBA, Director of Operations and Coaching at Awaken2Sleep. Chad has coached hundreds of dentists and teams nationwide and is the architect behind the Sleep Hero Network online academy. Using his experience, Chad coaches dental practices to build successful Dental Sleep Medicine practices. As someone who struggles with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), he is deeply passionate about raising awareness of this health concern. As a national speaker and educator, Chad's mission is to equip others with tools to ensure success for all stakeholders.Website: https://awaken2sleep.com/

In today's episode, Brittny chats with practicing dental hygiene, Amber Auger, MPH, RDH. Amber has a mission to elevate the standard of care to determine the root cause of oral diseases, this includes screening every patient for airway disorders. With over 20 years of experience, Amber specializes in creating practical systems to implement the latest oral science. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal and career growth through her Thrive in the Op®  on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also the owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands-on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. Amber can be reached at amberaugerrdh@gmail.com.Website: https://amberauger.com/

In today's episode Brittny and her partner, Joann Amoroso, discuss all things MYO. Joann is co-founder of MyoAir and a pioneering expert in orofacial myofunctional therapy. Joann has really taken MyoAir to the next level with locations in Vero Beach and Melbourne, along with virtual services in New York. Myoair serves as a beacon for comprehensive therapeutic solutions with a holistic and individualized approach to patient care. Joann and Brittny dive into conferences you don't want to miss, pros and cons of entrepreneurship, the transition from RDH to myo, and more.Website:www.myoair.comIG handle: @myoair

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Kevin Goles, who has immersed himself in dental sleep medicine since the beginning of his career and is recognized as an expert in the field. He focused his research during his dental residency on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its substantial negative effects on one’s health and quality of life. He has become one the most experienced clinicians with Vivos by starting and completing the most cases in the country. Another field he has vast experience in is the use of lasers in Sleep Dentistry and TMJ disorders. He is a Clinical Instructor for Fotona Medical Lasers as he has completed thousands of Nightlase treatments. He travels internationally to teach other dental offices about the techniques and use of the Fotona Lightwalker. Dr. Goles pay credit to myofunctional therapy and reports that myofunctional therpay adds a 55% improvement in sleep apnea cases. Dr. Goles also discusses the importance of counterbalancing forces intra-orally and how important it is that the tongue wins the war against the lips and the cheeks.Website: https://breathingandsleepcenter.com/team/dr-kevin-goles/

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Lisa Paladino, MS, CNM, IBCLC. Lisa is a midwife and IBCLC, but her career began in nursing. Lisa worked for 28 years at Staten Island University Hospital before establishing her private practice in 2015. At the Hospital, she co-founded and coordinated the Breastfeeding Initiative and worked in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health on efforts toward achieving the “Baby Friendly” designation. Currently, Lisa offers courses for parents and professionals on the topic of breastfeeding and tongue tie. She produces the weekly show, the “Tongue Tie Experts Podcast", and provides education to parents and professionals, through the Tongue Tie Experts brand on Facebook and Instagram. She is the author of the book, “It Shouldn’t Hurt to Nurse Your Baby: Healing the Six Most Common Causes of Nipple Pain” She loves to lecture and educate the world on the importance of breastfeeding for the health of infants and the developing airway. Website:https://www.tonguetieexperts.net/Instagram: @tonguetieexperts

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of chatting with the CEO of FroggyMouth, Guillaume Fellus. Guillaume is the son of the inventor, Dr. Patrick Fellus. In today's episode, Brittny and Guillaume discuss the story behind the invention and the concepts behind FroggyMouth. FroggyMouth is the first anoetic swallowing rehabilitation device. It aids in cessation of an atypical swallow and allows secondary swallowing to take place. The device works by preventing the lips from sealing allowing functional re-education to occur.Website:https://www.froggymouth.com/e1/en/Yale YouTube Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25yRcC50Zakhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-G4NTL6JcgVideo with complementary exercises using the FroggyMouth appliance: https://youtu.be/TKox0_Axu5E?si=-QcPWuT4QhbItru8 The book “Neurosciences and Swallowing Rehabilitation. FroggyMouth: An Anoetic Approach”:https://www.froggymouth.com/e1/produit/en-neurosciences-and-swallowing-rehabilitation-froggymouth-an-anoetic-approach/ 

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the wonderful Dr. Muhammad who is an airway and cosmetic dentist with over 10 years of expertise in clear aligner therapy. Dr. Muhammad and Brittny talk MYO, expansion, TMD/orthotic therapy, tongue-ties, and another new modality Dr. Muhammad has in her toolbox, photobiomodulation and Oralase with her Fotona Light Walker laser.Dr. Muhammmad  holds certificates from the leading institutions in the Airway dentistry field: Vivos Institute, The Breathe Institute, Airway Health Solutions, Myoaligner, Synergy Academy, Fotona, and The Air Institute. Find Dr. Muhammad on Instagram@brooklynoakdental 

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Anders Olmanson, CEO and founder of REMastered Sleep. Anders 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. During his four years as a mechanical engineer at Medtronic, Anders earned his MS in Medical Device Innovation from the University of Minnesota. Anders also spent 9 months studying health systems throughout Asia and Africa in order to learn novel approaches to healthcare innovation around the world. A new junior size nozzle will be released this October for ages 4-9. Pre-orders are available now!https://remasteredsleep.com/

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the fabulous Angie Lehman, RDH, COM®. Angie is an IAOM Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) who has been exclusively practicing Orofacial Myology since 2012 in York, Pennsylvania. She runs one of America’s most successful and well-known private practices, Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York. Angie is a highly sought-after educator for medical, dental and allied health professionals and she is passionate to encourage all health disciplines to work collaboratively and to better understand oral function and craniofacial development and to incorporate therapy into their specific areas of care. In today's episode, Angie and Brittny discuss the importance of thinking outside the box as a Myofunctional clinician and how we may be getting it    wrong putting ALL the emphasis on the tongue alone!Find Angie:https://omtofyork.com/https://angielehman.thinkific.com/