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Episode 206: Risewell & The Oral Microbiome with Dr. Derek Gatta Mar 13, 2023

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Meet Dr. Derek Gatta, Board Certified Prosthodontist and Co-Founder of Risewell. Dr Gatta shares his journey of seeking out healthier ways to provide dental care and co-creating a line of products that reduce exposure to fluoride while improving oral health. Topics discussed include tooth anatomy, the impact of NASA’s research on his practice, Risewell's ingredient hydroxyapatite and its role in optimizing oral health, the oral microbiome, mouth breathing vs. nasal breathing (Spoiler alert: mouth breathing is harmful to your health! Nasal breathing is the goal!) and so much more. There is a lot of knowledge packed into this episode!

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Episode 205: Chaya Stern, OT. Let’s Play with Our Food! Mar 06, 2023

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Meet Chaya Stern, Occupational Therapist and feeding specialist who brings with her an enthusiasm and compassion for guiding “picky eaters” into exploring different foods. Chaya shares her own experience from her own “picky” eating experience in childhood to parenting a “picky eater” of her own! This led her to create EatersandFeeders.

She discusses why children may be picky eaters, some of the overarching concerns with picky eating and tips on creating opportunities for your child to engage with food in creative and fun ways. With lots of laughter and conversation, you will enjoy this conversation with Chaya and Hallie!

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Episode 204: Progressing Through Play and TOTs with Dr. Brita Destefano Feb 27, 2023

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Today Hallie talks with Dr. Brita Destefano PT, DPT, PCS as they discuss all things Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) and infant development. As a part of the TOT's care team, PTs play a role in helping children with concerns related to posture/neck tension (e.g., torticollis), feeding, digestion, head shape (e.g., plagiocephaly), and other motor delays or disorders that may be at play. Dr. Brita shares her passion for helping parents to understand their child's individual developmental trajectory (hint: milestones are important but not the end all be all!) in an effort to help children achieve optimal function.

Dr. Brita's gentle sense of humor and her own experience as a mom of children with TOTs makes her very relatable. She shares her evaluation and treatment process and effort to educate others through her business, Progress Through Play.

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Episode 203: Dr. Joseph Yousefian, D.M.D, M.S. . A Paradigm Shift Feb 20, 2023

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Join Hallie and learn from Dr. Joseph Yousefian, D.M.D., M.S. about the evolution of treatment for narrow mandible and maxilla. Dr. Yousefian takes us through his own story and contributions to treatment development for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), introducing the ongoing paradigm shifts in this treatment space and the need for an army of providers. Longer than our usual episodes, Dr. Yousefian shares a wealth of knowledge and takes us through several case studies during this episode (watch it out on our Youtube channel!). Be sure not to miss the last case study!

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Episode 202: Dr. Courtney Donkoh: How Does Your Mandible Grow? Feb 13, 2023

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Today Hallie chats with Dr. Courtney Donkoh, DDS. Dr. Donkoh practices in the south suburbs of Chicago with a focus on expansion to achieve optimal mandibular growth. Dr. Donkoh paints a beautifully vivid yet easy to understand image of the orofacial anatomy and what optimal mandibular growth and development.

Dr. Donkoh recognizes the value of myofunctional therapy as an integral part of the treatment process, often recommending this as the first step in the treatment plan. She shares her approach to collaborating with team providers (e.g., Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) & Myofunctional Therapists) to determine each patients individualized treatment plan. Listen and learn about the anatomy of the mandible and the team approach to addressing airway issues.

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Episode 201: Dr Karen Benitez, DDS: Never Stop Learning! Feb 06, 2023

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Today Hallie chats with Dr. Karen Benitez, DDS, QOM. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Karen shares her perspective on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). Like many providers, it was her own child who led her to begin researching and educating herself on TOTs and OMDs. Dr. Karen discusses TOTs, OMDs, Craniofacial growth patterns, audible breathing concerns and so much more! Dr. Karen is passionate about educating both caregivers and other providers so we can truly help our children and patients thrive!

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Episode 200: Functional Impact: When A Tongue Tie Is ACTUALLY A Tongue Tie Jan 30, 2023

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HAPPY 200 episodes to The Untethered Podcast! In honor of 200 episodes over 3.5 years (we haven't missed a week!) Hallie is talking about one of our most asked about topics: TONGUE TIES! With growing awareness, there is still confusion as to what qualifies as a tethered oral tissue (e.g., tongue tie) versus a typical frenula.

In this short episode, Hallie highlights what you MUST know about tongue ties; including what actually qualifies as a tie. Parents will learn signs & symptoms to monitor to determine if further assessment may be needed. Providers will learn the importance of pre- and post-op therapy surrounding tethered oral tissue (e.g., tongue and lip tie) release and the impact tongue ties may have on a child. This episode is a must listen whether you "believe" in tongue ties or not!

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Episode 199: The Airway Revolution: Add Your Voice! Jan 23, 2023

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Join Hallie for a very special episode! Dr. Victor Avis, DDS and his daughter Sydney Avis share their voice to tell the story of Airwayrevolution.org. It ranges over a 30 year period and includes Sydney’s own health journey to ultimately discovering the root of her health issues in the form of an airway disorder. This led to an understanding of a worldwide epidemic that no one was addressing. Victor and Sydney have set out to make big change and they are giving everyone in the airway world a chance to help. Make sure you share your voice via their website, too!

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Episode 198: Dr. Steven Olmos, DDS: How Do You Sleep? Jan 16, 2023

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Join Hallie and Dr. Steven Olmos, DDS as they discuss the relationship between facial pain, respiration, nasal obstruction, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and more! Dr. Olmos has dedicated the last 30 years to research and treatment of craniofacial pain and sleep-related breathing disorders. In 2023, he retired from clinical practice to continue his focus on advancing the fields of pain and sleep through research. His underlying mission is to educate professionals to provide best practices in respiratory and sleep related illness. He discusses past and current research on sleep and gives hope for those who are chronically in pain and fatigued. This episode is filled with data from years of research. Have a friend or colleague who treats in this space or presents with a sleep-related illness? Share this with them!

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Episode 197: Dr. Rishita Juju: The Evolution Of A Pediatric Dental Practice Since 2020 Jan 09, 2023

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Dr. Rishita's practice provides pediatric dentistry to both typically developing and special needs children. In March 2020, we all had to get creative and learn the best way to continue to serve our pediatric patients, especially infants in need of tethered oral tissue releases. Dr. Jaju and Hallie discuss how they adapted, what worked well and how their practices have evolved as a result these past 3 years. Listen in on this conversation to hear about this beautiful evolution and how Dr. Jaju approaches tethered oral tissue challenges with her patients and collaborative team of providers. Hallie even asks about different tools for releasing oral frena and the various types of sedation and anaesthesia offered in her practice.

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