This week, we are joined by Aida Bosnjak, RDH and orofacial myofunctional therapist, who shares her expertise on the basics of myofunctional therapy and why collaboration is key to supporting airway health. From infants to adults, Aida discusses common signs of myofunctional disorders and how dental teams can play a vital role in identifying and addressing them. Episode 328 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms, or listen now by clicking the player above!
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Episode highlights:
The importance of implementing myofunctional therapy in dental offices
The role of collaboration with other healthcare professionals in treatment
Why training all team members to recognize myofunctional disorders is essential
Common signs and symptoms of myofunctional disorders
Meet this week’s guest:
Aida Bosnjak graduated Dental Hygiene School in 2001, Nursing School in 1989, and studied extensively with TBI, AOMT, LVI, IAOM in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Therapy since 2008.
Aida is also certified in Buteyko Breathing Technique and Dental Sleep Medicine for RDH.
Aida is TBI ambassador and affiliate , she also graduated The Breathe Institute MYOmasterminds program and is recipient of Golden Scaler award.
Aida’s passion to help patents be pain free and as healthy as possible drives her to explore newest technologies and techniques while also learning about cutting edge research and recommendations in field of physiologic dentistry, TMJD, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and airway health. For past 23 years Aida has been part of Lake Forest Smiles, an airway focused, physiologic based dental office where she established Myofunctional Department in 2015 and has successfully treated many patents of all ages, from babies to elderly patients.
Aida’s current role at Lake Forest Smiles is Director of Operations, Myofunctional Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Breathing Coach, Sleep and TMJD Consultant.
Aida has been speaking and Instructing at The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry as well as at many local dental offices. Aida is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association, American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry, American Laser Study Club and Tongue Tie Professionals Club.
In her spare time, Aida enjoys nature, cooking, traveling and exploring different cultures with her family.
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