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Our blogs and newsletters are excellent sources of information for both parents medical professionals regarding pediatric airway disorders. We cover the basics about symptoms and signs as well as up-to-date research from industry and medical experts.

EPISODE 16 OF AIRWAY FIRST

7 days ago
2 min

EPISODE 16 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode, we discuss Dr. Dassani's whole-body approach to dentistry, airway, and sleep medicine.

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EPISODE 14 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Sep 6
1 min

EPISODE 14 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Join us for Part 2 of our interview with Pediatric ENT, Dr. David McIntosh as we talk about the airway, sleep, and brain connection.

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EPISODE 13 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Aug 24
2 min

EPISODE 13 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Join us for Part 1 of our interview with Pediatric ENT, Dr. David McIntosh as we talk about the airway, sleep, and brain connection.

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EPISODE 12 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Aug 17
1 min

EPISODE 12 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Listen to the latest podcast episode with our guest, Dr. Kevin Boyd, DDS as we talk anthropology and children's airway development.

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EPISODE 11 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Aug 10
1 min

EPISODE 11 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Discover how what you eat can literally heal your body and oral health with our podcast guest, Dr. Becky Andrews, ND, LAc.

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A CHILD'S DENTAL HEALTH BEGINS AT BIRTH

Aug 6
2 min

A CHILD'S DENTAL HEALTH BEGINS AT BIRTH

Proper breathing and oral health begins at birth. Learn why baby teeth and proper care are critical for your child's healthspan.

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EPISODE 10 OF AIRWAY FIRST WITH GUEST CRIS DUVAL

Aug 2
1 min

EPISODE 10 OF AIRWAY FIRST WITH GUEST CRIS DUVAL

Listen to episode 10 of the podcast Airway First with our guest, Cris Duval, RDH as we discuss the importance of oral health.

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UNDERSTANDING CONDYLAR RESORPTION

May 31
2 min

UNDERSTANDING CONDYLAR RESORPTION

Resolving the impacts of idiopathic condylar resoprtion in children can open the airway and promote long-term health.

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IMPACTS OF MOUTH BREATHING ON A CHILD'S ORAL HEALTH

Apr 7
3 min

IMPACTS OF MOUTH BREATHING ON A CHILD'S ORAL HEALTH

Mouth breathing is one of the leading causes of snoring, sleep apnea, and oral decay in children.

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STUDY FINDS MALOCCLUSIONS CONNECTED TO ADHD

Mar 2
2 min

STUDY FINDS MALOCCLUSIONS CONNECTED TO ADHD

A recent study found a connection between children with malocclusion, mouth breathing, and ADHD.

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WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN AIRWAY-CENTRIC DENTIST

Feb 15
3 min

WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN AIRWAY-CENTRIC DENTIST

Getting your child to an airway-centered dentist before their first birthday can prevent long-term breathing issues.

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CAN SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING CAUSE DENTAL ISSUES?

Jan 10
3 min

CAN SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING CAUSE DENTAL ISSUES?

Is your child snoring, waking up with a dry mouth and a headache? They might have sleep-disordered breathing.

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WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?

Nov 26, 2021
2 min

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN?

Sleep apnea in children can lead to ADHD, a lower IQ, and other health issues if left untreated.

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WORKING TOGETHER: FOUNDATION FOR AIRWAY HEALTH

Nov 8, 2021
2 min

WORKING TOGETHER: FOUNDATION FOR AIRWAY HEALTH

Children's Airway First Foundation is working with the Foundation for Airway Health to support airway awareness and proper breathing.

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ORIGINS OF MALOCCLUSION AND AIRWAY DISORDERS

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

ORIGINS OF MALOCCLUSION AND AIRWAY DISORDERS

Airway disorders are a modern issue and not something seen in the archeological findings of our ancestors.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: JAWS - THE STORY OF A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC

Oct 24, 2021
2 min

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: JAWS - THE STORY OF A HIDDEN EPIDEMIC

There's a silent epidemic in western civilization, and it is right under our noses.

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PARENT EVALUATION: ORAL-FACIAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD

Oct 20, 2021
2 min

PARENT EVALUATION: ORAL-FACIAL HEALTH IN YOUR CHILD

Here is a quick checklist you can use to evaluate your child to see if they might be at risk of a possible airway disorder.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT: BREATH

Sep 12, 2021
2 min

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: BREATH

We are spotlighting the book "Breath" by James Nestor in this book spotlight blog post.

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS

Jul 14, 2021
2 min

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL DISORDERS

OMDs interfere with how the developing facial and mouth muscles are used for eating, talking, and breathing.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING TONGUE-TIED

Jul 8, 2021
2 min

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING TONGUE-TIED

It is estimated that 4-10% of the population shows the prevalence of being tongue-tied. Do you know what to look for in your child?

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READING

Our recommended reading list is good for both medical professionals and parents

VIDEOS

A collection of interviews of some of the best medical pediatric airway specialists

ARTICLES

Our library of checklists, guides, and research on childhood airway disorders and prevention

FIRST STEPS

Where parents can begin their journey by finding health providers, education & support