{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Redefining Dental Practices with Airway-Focused Treatment (w/Melissa Mugno) [Ep.98]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5934,"description":"In this episode of The DOC Podcast, Melissa Mugno shares her journey from dental assistant to dental hygienist, to orofacial myofunctional therapist, delving into the complexities and benefits of myofunctional therapy.  She discusses the various appliances like Myobrace, MyoMunchie, and the importance of integrating these tools into dental practices.\n \nMelissa emphasizes the need for collaboration between dentists and myofunctional therapists and provides practical advice for implementing airway-focused approaches into a busy dental or orthodontic practice.  She also highlights the significance of educating patients and the dental team to achieve better clinical outcomes. \n \nThis episode is a must-listen for dental and myofunctional therapy professionals looking to expand their practice and improve patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as parents interested in learning more about a patient-centered, holistic approach to their child’s orthodontic treatment.\n \n00:00 Introduction and Welcome\n00:07 Melissa's Journey into Dental and Ortho\n00:37 Early Career and Mentorship\n01:08 Transition to Myofunctional Therapy\n03:33 Personal Struggles and Realizations\n17:05 Introduction to Myobrace\n20:13 Challenges and Implementation\n29:35 Consulting and Airway Focus\n50:38 The Certification Process to Become an OMT\n51:41 The Role of Speech Therapists and Hygienists\n53:36 Licensing and Certification Challenges\n55:32 The Importance of Dentist Involvement\n55:48 Liability and Insurance in Myofunctional Therapy\n56:35 How To Bill for Myofunctional Therapy\n01:04:37 The MyoMunchie: A Functional Appliance\n01:15:42 Personal Stories and Case Studies\n01:26:36 The Business of Myofunctional Therapy\n01:33:20 Final Thoughts and Future Directions\nLINKS:\n-IG: @MelissaTheMouth\n-Email: melissa@melissamugno.com\n-Dr. Mike’s Orthotown Article: https://www.orthotown.com/images/orthotown/magimages/0325/OrthotownMarch25.pdf\n-https://myomunchee.com/dental-discovery-program...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}