Airway First Children's Airway First Foundation

My guest today is Kelley Rubio, an Arizona native and US Army veteran with a heartfelt commitment to pediatric care since 1996. Her practice has two locations in the Phoenix Valley and she works with patients in person and via Telehealth. As a licensed dental hygienist, she specializes in myofunctional therapy and is a Certified Buteyko Breathing Practitioner.

Kelley stays at the forefront of her field through ongoing training, holding a Qualification in Orofacial Myology. What sets Kelley apart is not just her expertise but also the genuine connections she forms with each patient. Her passion for orofacial myology is driven by the meaningful relationships she builds.

You can find out more about Kelley at mymyomyhealth.com.

Show Notes:
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, by Dr. Peter Attia Airway MamaBears - CAFF StoreButeyko Breathing TechniquesOral Health in America - Surgeon General's Report 2021Protecting Youth Mental Health - Surgeon General's Statement 2021National Alliance of Mental Illness Website: www.nami.org Airway Palooza 2024SEC Sleep Conference 2024Collaboration Cures 2024

My guest today is Dr. Mark Levi. Dr. Levi has over 30 years experience as a Dentist, and over 20 years in Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and European Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

As a former sufferer of Sleep Apnea, Dr. Levi understands the problem from all perspectives, and has the technical expertise to provide the best customizes and appropriate solution to suit his patient's individual needs. He has trained in the US with many of the world's leading Sleep Experts and can often be seen on national television and lecturing around the world!

You can find out more about Dr. Mark Levi at drlevis.com.au.

Show Notes:
Dr. Mark Levi websiteFinding Connor VideoFoundation for Airway HealthBreathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, Learning, and Potential by Dr. Shereen Lim

Today's episode is a bit different in that I have invited a panel of luminaries and medical professionals who are passionate about airway and sleep health. Each of today's guests participated, in some form or fashion, in the SEC Sleep Conference that was held in Houston, Texas earlier this month.

Our special guest panel includes:
Dr. Jerald H. Simmons - Founding Director at Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Associations, PA and the Sleep Education ConsortiumDr. Bill Harrell - President and Orthodontist at Harrell Orthodontics, TMJ, Dental Sleep MedicineDr. David McCarty, FAASM - Author, Speaker, Cartoonist, and Podcast Host of the Empowered Sleep Apnea SeriesJatin Tekchandani, MSBEME, R.EEG T., RPSGT - Vice President of the Texas Society of Sleep ProfessionalsDr. Rob Veis - CEO at SML Global
Show Notes:
SEC Sleep ConferenceCSMACSMA Sleep QuestionnaireAirway CircleAirway Health SolutionsAAPMDADAAASMFacebook Airway Huddle - Parent Support GroupFacebook Tooth Pillow Parent GroupThe Breathing-Smile Connection by Dr. William Harrell: Article

My guest today is Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez. She is a biological dentist, accredited by the IAOMT. She attended dental school in Indiana and went on to practice dentistry at a holistic dental practice in Chicago. She was able to work closely in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Boyd, even serving as a research assistant for his anthropology research with the Penn Museum.
She was practicing general dentistry, but her passion for identifying and referring young patients to seek early interceptive solutions became one of her favorite parts of her profession. She created her own consulting business to offer customized support for parents surrounding airway dentistry.
She relocated with her family to Portugal where she enjoys learning about how the perspectives and services that are offered in Europe vary from the training she received in the US.
Show Notes:
oriswellness.comBreathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, by Dr. Shereen LimBrave Parent: Raising Healthy, Happy Kids Against All Odds, by Dr. Susan MaplesSleep Wrecked Kids: Helping Parents Raise Happy, Healthy Kids, by Sharon MooreBreath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James NestorWrigleyville Dental (Chicago, IL)

My guest today is Jackie Christiansen, a Danish mom who moved to the United States in 2018 with her husband.

She and her family now live in Houston, Texas with their four-year-old daugher, Laura, who has been diagnosed with sleep disordered breathing.

In Denmark, Jackie was a registered nurse and Certified Health Coach. She is now a stay-at-home mom who enjoys volunteering at her daughter's school.

Show Notes:
Dr. Jerald Simmons, CSMAATS Sleep Questionnaire for Children Dr. Todd ScheyerDr. Shereen Lim - Airway First Podcast EpisodeBrittny Murphy - Airway First Podcast EpisodeJames Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art - Airway First Podcast EpisodeDr. David AlfiDr. Christopher Tran

My guest today is Dr. Tracy Tran. Dr. Tran is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist who specializes in infant & pediatric oral ties, as well as pediatric sleep issues. She is a Michigan native who first landed in Southern California to attend dental school at USC's Ostrow School of Dentistry.

After graduation, Dr. Tran went on to complete a 1-year general practice residency where she received additional training in all aspects of dentistry, with an emphasis in oral surgery. She performed surgical procedures in maxillofacial trauma under the attending of Oromaxillofacial, ENT and plastic surgeons. During the following two years, Dr. Tran continued her specialty training in pediatric dentistry, while completing her Master’s in Biomedical Science.‍

Since being in private practice, Dr. Tran has focused her continuing education on pediatric tethered oral tissue (TOTs) and its relationship with oral dysfunction in order to diagnose orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). This includes difficulties with infant nursing, toddler feeding & swallowing, speech articulation, and pediatric sleep disordered breathing. She has successfully treated these patients through a collaborative team approach, and continues to expand her knowledge and experience in this niche specialty.

She is also proud to contribute to the advancement of academics by volunteering her time teaching at USC as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Dental Public Health & Pediatric Dentistry.

You can find out more about Dr. Tran at drtracytran.com.

Show Notes:
Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT)Dr. Marielly Mitchell, OTD, OTR/L, SWC, SIPTDr. Tracy Tran: drtracytran.comNIH: Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion Compared with Orthopedic Rapid Maxillary Expansion Article