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Airway First

By: Children's Airway First Foundation
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Airway First - A Parent's Guide to Sleep and Airway Health for Children

    Each episode explores the topic of children's sleep and airway health with medical professionals and clinicians. Some of the topics discussed include:

    • Sleep Health Practices for Children
    • Mouth Breathing / Nasal Breathing / Proper Breathing
    • Signs and Symptoms of Airway Dysfunction in Children
    • Treatment Options for Oral Dysfunction
    • Pediatric Airway Dentistry and Myofunctional Therapy
    • Parent Stories

    Our focus is on providing you with the education and tools you need to help guide your child towards better sleep and airway health and a life in which they can thrive.

    Children's Airway First Foundation 2024
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Episodes
  • S8:E71 - Dr. Claire Stagg: Everything Starts with the Mouth
    May 23 2024

    My guest today is Dr. Claire Stagg. Dr. Stagg's academic journey began at the University of Bordeaux, France, where she earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1982. With a relentless thirst for knowledge, she has amassed over 2,700 hours of additional training, with an emphasis in TMJ / Sleep Disorders, Orthopedics, and Dental Rehabilitation. Her quest for excellence led her to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she attained a Master’s of Science focusing on Craniofacial Pain in 2011.

    Renowned for her pioneering work, Dr. Stagg has been a trailblazer since her early days, being the first to pass the Trinidad Dental Board Examinations post-graduation and facilitating significant advancements in dental care delivery in Grenada. Her credentials are further highlighted by her Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and her innovative contributions to Craniofacial Epigenetics and nonsurgical airway remodeling.

    Dr. Stagg's practice is not just about treating teeth but nurturing the person behind the smile. She believes in the intrinsic connection of the mouth to the body's overall health and strives for a balance that enhances vital functions — breathing, swallowing, eating, and smiling. Her integrative approach promotes not just survival but thriving, ensuring a quality of life that resonates with wellness and joy.

    With a professional interest that spans Biological, Wholistic, and Cosmetic Dentistry, coupled with a strong emphasis on proper Nutrition, Dr. Stagg is at the forefront of a dental revolution. She is dedicated to providing her patients with healthy, beautiful, and pain-free smiles, demonstrating the deep interrelation between the body and the bite.

    You can find out more about Dr. Stagg at HealthConnectionsDentistry.com.

    Show Notes:

    • Smile: It's All Connected, by Dr. Claire Stagg
    • Resources from Dr. Stagg
    • Dr. Brendan Stack's Treatment for Complex TMJ Disorders: Watch Video
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S8:E70 - Kelley Rubio: Sleep, Breathing, and Mental Health in Children
    May 15 2024

    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 Store
    • Buteyko Breathing Techniques
    • Oral Health in America - Surgeon General's Report 2021
    • Protecting Youth Mental Health - Surgeon General's Statement 2021
    • National Alliance of Mental Illness Website: www.nami.org
    • Airway Palooza 2024
    • SEC Sleep Conference 2024
    • Collaboration Cures 2024
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    34 mins
  • S7:E69 - Dr. Mark Levi: Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine
    May 12 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 website
    • Finding Connor Video
    • Foundation for Airway Health
    • Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child's Greater Health, Learning, and Potential by Dr. Shereen Lim
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    59 mins

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