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    Otolaryngologist Dental Referral: Building Your Interdisciplinary Airway Team

    Not all ENTs are the same, so getting the right referral for your interdisciplinary team can be challenging. Dr. Jeff…

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • December 27, 2022

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    Tongue Tie and Sleep Apnea: The Craniofacial Connection

    Dr. Jeffrey Rouse reviews the literature and recent studies on the connection between tongue tie and sleep apnea. Read on…

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • December 6, 2022

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    Dentistry and the Three Common Causes of Compromised Craniofacial Anatomy

    Dr. Jeffrey Rouse identifies the three common causes of compromised craniofacial anatomy — and how to address them in dentistry…

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • November 10, 2022

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    Referring Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for a More Complete Treatment Plan

    Orofacial myofunctional therapy may mitigate the intersection of prevention strategies and referrals, providing your patients a more complete treatment plan.

    By Brittny Sciarra

    • July 21, 2022

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    Integrating Myofunctional Therapy Training into Your Dental Practice with BROOM Screening

    Conducting myofunctional therapy training for dental staff using the screening tool ‘BROOM’ provides details about your patient’s health. Before your…

    By Brittny Sciarra

    • June 23, 2022

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    Maxilla Is Key in Comprehensive Treatment Planning

    Dr. Jeffrey Rouse builds the case for dentists to keep the maxilla in mind when planning comprehensive treatment.

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • March 28, 2022

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    Increasing Comprehensive ‘Airway’ Exams: Getting Patients Out of the Hygiene Operatory

    Getting patients to agree to more comprehensive treatment requires getting them out of the hygiene chair and to start talking…

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • January 28, 2022

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    Understanding and Recognizing Mouth Breathing

    How can you explain to patients why nasal breathing is healthier than mouth breathing? This article provides research-based info to…

    By Abigail Pfeiffer

    • January 17, 2022

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    Advanced FGTP: The Inclusion of Airway Prosthodontics

    Adding the principles of managing airway issues in patients has helped evolve Facially Generated Treatment Planning for the better.

    By Jeffrey Rouse

    • January 10, 2022

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