As a dental hygienist, I have spent over ten years watching my patients struggle with chronic disease, both systemically and orally. ​

 

After taking an introductory course to orofacial myofunctional therapy in 2018, I became obsessed with whole-body dentistry. Since then, I have spent countless hours attending continuing education courses, reading, researching, and having discussions with my patients and other providers to learn as much as I can about airway dysfunction, harmful oral pathogens, and systemic dysbiosis and their impacts on the human body. ​

 

My training in myofunctional therapy includes courses through the International Association of Orofacial Myology, The Breathe Institute (twice), MyoMentor, The International Association of Airway Hygienists, Vivos Therapeutics, Myo Munchee, HealthyStart, and more.

 

While I have clinical experience providing orofacial myofunctional therapy to patients, I am currently practicing as a full-time registered dental hygienist within a specialized periodontal office. With a focus on health-centered dentistry, I treat my patients comprehensively with airway evaluations, oral cancer screenings, and thorough oral health assessment and treatment modalities. 

 

I am currently working to complete the Oral Systemic Educator Certificate Program through the National Network of Healthcare Hygienists as a way to expand my career into educating and consulting on interdisciplinary care. 

 

I am also an active member of the International Association of Airway Hygienists and the American Academy of Periodontology Dental Hygiene Study Club. 
 

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