Airway Health, Dental Practice & The Untethered Way with Dr. Meggie Graham In this episode of The Elite Dental Podcast, Kari sits down with Dr. Meggie Graham, co-founder of Untethered Airway Health Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for an important conversation about airway health, breathing, and the role dental professionals can play in changing lives. Dr. Meggie shares her journey from general dentistry to airway-focused care and how continuing education opened her eyes to the powerful connection between breathing, oral health, and occlusion. Together, they explore: Why nasal breathing matters for both systemic and oral health The impact of chronic mouth breathing and why so many providers don't learn about it until later in their careers The role of myofunctional therapy in addressing functional issues How surgical interventions can support—not replace—functional therapy Why early intervention matters, particularly while facial and maxillary growth is still occurring The importance of a collaborative team approach between dentists, myofunctional therapists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers And perhaps most importantly, how we help patients understand the long-term impact of airway health, rather than simply treating the symptoms they see today. This conversation is a reminder that airway health isn't just about teeth. It's about breathing, growth, sleep, function, and overall health—and there is so much opportunity for dental professionals to recognize these connections earlier and work together to help patients thrive. Connect with Dr. Meggie & Untethered For providers: Explore courses, education, and ways to get involved with The Untethered Way: www.theuntetheredway.com For patients: Learn more about Untethered Airway Health Center: www.untetheredairwayhealthcenter.com Connect with The Elite Dental Podcast The Elite Dental Practice values your feedback, questions, and connections. We are grateful you're here and look forward to networking and learning alongside you! 📧 theelitedentalpodcast@gmail.com Explore more learning opportunities and CE at: https://elitedentalpodcast.com/ Featured Learning Opportunities PRF/PRP & Socket Preservation CE https://elitedentalpodcast.com/p/check-out-all-on-x-digital-design-with-exocad Digital All-on-X Workflow & Finishing 3D-Printed Temporaries https://elitedentalpodcast.com/p/digital-all-on-x-workflow-and-finishing-3d-printed-temporaries All-on-X Design with Exocad https://elitedentalpodcast.com/p/all-on-x-design-with-exocad I can also make this more punchy and podcast-marketing focused—with a stronger opening hook, episode title, and "what you'll learn" section for Spotify/Apple Podcasts/YouTube.
