In this insightful conversation with Dr. Kevin Boyd, a leading pediatric dentist and airway health advocate, we explore the critical connections between early childhood dental health, jaw development, and overall wellness. Dr. Boyd sheds light on the preventable nature of tooth decay, the importance of chewing for proper jaw and airway development, and the urgency of addressing childhood malocclusion before it becomes more complex. He also delves into the epigenetic and evolutionary factors shaping craniofacial development and the role of breathing and nutrition in optimizing health span and lifespan. This episode is a must-listen for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving long-term health outcomes for children.

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Dr. Geivelis is a highly accomplished, board-certified periodontal specialist with expertise in Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Laser Surgery. He is affiliated with Central DuPage Hospital (Northwestern Medicine) in Winfield, IL, and serves on the Advisory Board for the Dental Hygiene Program at Harper College. A native of Athens, Greece, Dr. Geivelis received his dental education at Northwestern University, earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), a Master of Science (MS), and a Specialty Degree in Periodontics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He served as Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics at Northwestern University Dental School from 1993 to 2001, training residents in advanced periodontal surgery and dental implants. Recognized as a Chicago-area Top Dentist annually since 2010, he has contributed extensively to academic research, published numerous scientific articles, and lectured nationally and internationally on Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs).

Over the past decade, Dr. Geivelis has expanded his clinical focus to airway health and sleep-related issues, treating patients of all ages for tongue-ties and lip-ties (TOTs). After completing a mini-surgical residency in Lingual Functional Frenuloplasty (LFF) with Dr. Soroush Zaghi in 2019, he became a leader in this field, performing over 3,000 LFF procedures and 6,000 frenectomies to date. He collaborates with renowned experts, including Drs. Bobby Ghaheri, Larry Kotlow, Scott Siegel, and Soroush Zaghi, to provide cutting-edge care. Dr. Geivelis has also fostered a multidisciplinary network of healthcare professionals across the Chicagoland area, ensuring comprehensive and collaborative care for his patients. His clinical interests include soft tissue grafting, bone regeneration, computer-guided dental implant surgery, and holistic approaches to airway health. Renowned for his innovation and dedication, he has earned numerous awards for his contributions as a scientist, educator, and periodontal surgeon.

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📷 Follow me on Instagram for glimpses of my integrative practice and conversations I’m having with other practitioners at drneelbulchandani

🎙️ Tune into my podcast via Apple or Spotify to engage in conversations around transformation and healing with the theme of Compromised to Alchemized

📚 Get my self-guided digital course, Tongue Press, to free your mouth and body tension. Use DRNEELTONGUEPRESS for $27 off.

🙋 Jump into my practitioner-level course, Floor of the Mouth: Interconnectivity Unveiled. It’s composed of 6 modules (90 minutes each).

Karindy Ong is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with a diverse background. She has experience working in hospital settings with severe brain and spinal cord injuries, where she was first introduced to primitive reflexes. This experience led her to develop a systems-thinking approach to treating patients with dysphasia (swallowing difficulties). She is also a biohacker, a myofunctional therapy expert, and has training in bodywork. Her multifaceted approach allows her to integrate different perspectives when working with patients of all ages.

Karindy's shift towards a more holistic approach began with her experiences during pregnancy and childbirth. She felt a lack of support from the traditional medical system, especially while navigating gestational diabetes and wanting a more natural birth. This prompted her to research and incorporate intermittent fasting and support her cellular biology. She further dove into myofunctional therapy when her children experienced tongue ties, recognizing the importance of airway and proper breathing for overall health.

"MyoMagic at Home" is an online course created by Karindy Ong for families to learn foundational myofunctional concepts. The course includes modules on various aspects of the face, mouth, and swallow and also provides an exercise library with demonstration videos. This resource is meant to reduce treatment time, support parents living in places without access to professional care, and empower parents to incorporate the concepts at home. It is also a resource for other SLPs and myofunctional therapists to consider when sharing these concepts.

📷 Follow me on Instagram for glimpses of my integrative practice and conversations I’m having with other practitioners at drneelbulchandani

🎙️ Tune into my podcast via Apple or Spotify to engage in conversations around transformation and healing with the theme of Compromised to Alchemized

💆Attend my bodywork training in person or via live stream in Redding January 18-19.

📚 Get my self-guided digital course, Tongue Press, to free your mouth and body tension. Use DRNEELTONGUEPRESS for $27 off.

🙋 Jump into my practitioner-level course, Floor of the Mouth: Interconnectivity Unveiled. It’s composed of 6 modules (90 minutes each).