I Spy with my Myo Eye...
Welcome to the “I Spy with my Myo eye” podcast. I am your host Brittny Murphy. I am a certified orofacial myologist, registered dental hygienist, and life long learner.My goal with this podcast is to bring you up to date in current literature and expand your knowledge of orofacial myofunctional disorders so that, together, we can get to the root of the problem! You ask, we’ll answer -By collaborating with true pioneers in specialties associated with the MYO world! Join me on this journey as we dive into the life altering world of tethered oral tissues and airway space. Let’s do this thing!
I Spy with my Myo Eye...
Episode 110: You Don’t Have to ‘Do Myo’ to Make a Difference — Airway Awareness from the Hygiene Chair with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant and bold Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, to talk about the power of airway awareness from the hygiene chair—even when you’re not a myofunctional therapist.
Katrina shares how hygienists can recognize early signs of airway dysfunction, confidently start the conversation with patients, and become a powerful part of the collaborative care team without stepping outside their scope.
We explore:
•What airway screening looks like in real-time clinical practice
•How to refer out when myo or sleep support is needed
•How to overcome pushback from providers or patients
•Why every hygienist should be the first line of defense in identifying airway dysfunction
If you’ve been feeling the pull toward airway health—but aren’t sure where you fit in—this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired to take action right from the op.