In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant and bold Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, to talk about the power of airway awareness from the hygiene chair—even when you’re not a myofunctional therapist.

Katrina shares how hygienists can recognize early signs of airway dysfunction, confidently start the conversation with patients, and become a powerful part of the collaborative care team without stepping outside their scope.

We explore:

•What airway screening looks like in real-time clinical practice

•How to refer out when myo or sleep support is needed

•How to overcome pushback from providers or patients

•Why every hygienist should be the first line of defense in identifying airway dysfunction

If you’ve been feeling the pull toward airway health—but aren’t sure where you fit in—this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired to take action right from the op.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Stanley Liu, a dentist and a physician, trained as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon and ENT sleep surgeon to discuss a critical (yet often overlooked) part of airway surgery: the muscles that surround—and make up—the airway.

We dive into why jaw surgery isn’t just about skeletal correction or airway volume. It’s about functional muscle rehabilitation. Dr. Liu shares why collaboration with myofunctional therapists before and after surgery is vital for long-term stability, smoother orthodontic care, and patient comfort.

You’ll learn:
-Why focusing only on airway space is a mistake
-How pre-surgical myo can reduce post-op complications
-What happens when we ignore muscle rehab
-And how to build stronger provider collaboration for better outcomes

If you work with surgical cases, airway patients, or post-op relapse concerns—this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I’m joined by Tricia Rogers, CCC-SLP—founder of Miss Tongue & Friends—to explore how storytelling can transform therapy.

We dive into how creative tools like character-based education, visuals, and playful narratives can help make complex myofunctional and speech concepts click for both kids and their families.

Tricia shares:

• Why personifying the tongue and muscles makes therapy more relatable
• How storytelling supports myo goals
• What therapists can do to make sessions fun, functional, and memorable
• Tips for helping parents understand therapy goals through characters

Whether you're a myofunctional therapist, SLP, or parent navigating oral function therapy—this episode will leave you inspired to lean into play, story, and imagination to bring therapy to life.

🎧 Listen now and meet Miss Tongue for yourself at www.misstongueandfriends.com