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11/01/2026

🍂⏰ FALL BACK… BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR SLEEP!

Daylight Saving Time is here, which means we get an extra hour of sleep! Or at least that’s the plan! 😉

As we adjust to the time change, it’s a great reminder of how important healthy sleep habits are for our overall health.

Did you know that how we breathe can impact how well we sleep?

👃 Nasal breathing helps support healthy sleep.
👅 Proper tongue posture supports the development and function of the airway.
😴 Quality sleep plays an important role in growth, learning, mood, and overall well-being.

As you reset your clocks, take a moment to check in on your family’s sleep habits.

Are you waking up rested, or still feeling tired after a full night’s sleep?

Here’s to cozy evenings, an extra hour of rest, and healthier breathing! ❤️

Happy Fall Back!

10/31/2026

🧙‍♀️🎃 WITCH WAY SHOULD YOUR TONGUE REST? 🎃🧙‍♀️

Not on the floor of your mouth! 👻

Your tongue has a very special home… resting gently against the roof of your mouth! 👅

This Halloween, don't let poor oral habits haunt you!

Remember these healthy habits:
🦇 Lips together (relaxed, not tight!)
🎃 Tongue resting on the roof of your mouth
👃 Breathing through your nose
🍬 Proper swallowing patterns
🦷 Keep those little (and big!) smiles healthy!

The right habits can make a BIG difference in breathing, sleep, oral development, and overall health.

Have a BOO-tiful Halloween! Stay safe, enjoy a few treats, and keep those healthy habits from getting spooky! 🧡🖤

10/30/2026

What a great way to end the week, celebrate Halloween and this young lady graduating!!! 👏🙌👏 proud of you!

10/23/2026

I was so fortunate to meet Dr. Donny Mandrawa and hear him present to us in Hawaii. I highly recommend his book “Behind the Smile” it is so informative for parents but for professionals as well.

10/20/2026

October is National Dental Hygiene month and so I would like to give a shout out to all the Dental Hygienists around the world !!
What you do on a daily basis is so much more than “clean teeth “. You make a difference in people’s lives that you may not even realize.
This last week I was around some fellow RDH’s that inspire me to do better, be better- I thank you for that 🥰

10/19/2026

Just a couple more photos from the last three days at the IAOM 55th Anniversary. Hawaii has been pretty great.
The sponsors, vendors and donations for the swag bag and prize give aways were outstanding as well. I won a course to The Breathe Institute 🙌🙌 Always room to learn more and advance our knowledge- in every aspect of our life ♥️

10/19/2026

The last 3 days I have been celebrating the 55th Anniversary of this great organization I am very proud to be a member of a d serve on the Board of Directors. It is so energizing to be around all these talented and so very giving people.
We had people from all over the world join us and share their stories. I did not get pictures of all the speakers but dang they all were amazing. My head is so full of great information and my heart is full ♥️

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🔎 Looking for a Certified Orofacial Myologist®?

Finding the right professional matters. When searching for a COM® (Certified Orofacial Myologist®), make sure their credential is current and verified through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).

The easiest way to check? Use the IAOM Provider Directory.

The directory can help you find a current COM® and verify their credential directly through IAOM.

Not sure if someone is a COM®? We’re happy to help confirm their status.
📧 [email protected]

🌐 Visit https://orofacialmyologist.net to access the IAOM Directory
Look for the COM® — and verify through IAOM.

10/14/2026

🎓 Learner Outcomes Series | Session 13

Exploring The Concept of Upper Aerodigestive Health: Delving into Structural Complexities and Functional Significance

Presented by Dr. Jeevanan Jahendran
🗓 Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM | 1.0 Contact Hour
💻 This presentation will be delivered LIVE via Zoom

How do structure and function work together to influence breathing, sleep, and airway health?

Join Dr. Jeevanan Jahendran for an exploration of upper aerodigestive health as an integrated system. This session examines how structural anatomy, airway physiology, neuromuscular function, and breathing patterns interact—and how a systems-based, interdisciplinary approach can help clinicians better understand individual airway phenotypes and treatment needs.

Learner Outcomes:
✅ Understand the integrated concept of upper aerodigestive health and how structural and functional factors interact to influence breathing, sleep, and orofacial development.
✅ Identify key structural contributors to airway dysfunction across the lifespan of an individual
✅ Apply a multidimensional integrated systems-based approach to assessment and management which involves an interdisciplinary team
✅ Adapt myofunctional therapy strategies based on airway phenotype, including when therapy alone is insufficient without structural intervention.
✅ Assess patient suitability and limitations – finding a balance between structural correction, functional rehabilitation and a lifelong commitment to optimal health

📍 IAOM 2026 Annual Convention – From Foundation to Future
📅 October 16–18, 2026
🌺 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa | Honolulu, Hawaii