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Healthy Sleep Revolution

Healthy Sleep Revolution

De: Dr. Meghna Dassani
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Snoring? Tired all day? Trouble focusing? So many think these symptoms are common in kids and adults when tired. Join us as we debunk some of these common myths and put the spotlight on Sleep Apnea. Discover what constitutes Healthy Sleep and how we can help ourselves and our kids get the best sleep ever. Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria
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  • Episode 154: What Dentists Are Missing About Sleep, Pain, and the Airway with Dr. Mayoor Patel

    Episode 154: What Dentists Are Missing About Sleep, Pain, and the Airway with Dr. Mayoor Patel
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode of Healthy Sleep Revolution, we're joined by Dr. Mayoor Patel, DDS, MS, a leading expert in dental sleep medicine and co-editor of Dental Sleep Medicine: A Clinical Guide, a comprehensive textbook used by clinicians to understand the intersection of dentistry and sleep medicine. Dr. Patel has spent decades focused on TMJ disorders, orofacial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing, bringing a depth of clinical experience and academic insight that challenges how many dental and sleep practices currently operate. Boswell Books+1 We discuss the significant gaps that exist between traditional dental practice and effective sleep medicine, including why sleep-disordered breathing often goes unrecognized in dental settings and how expanding screening protocols can change patient outcomes. Dr. Patel explains practical approaches for dentists and sleep clinicians to better identify, assess, and manage sleep-disordered breathing, emphasizing the role of thorough airway evaluation, collaboration across disciplines, and taking patient symptoms seriously rather than overlooking them. Boswell Books We also delve into the clinical realities that are frequently missed, including the nuanced presentation of airway issues in patients, and why oral appliance therapy and comprehensive management strategies need to be more widely adopted. Dr. Patel further explores the often-overlooked connection between pain and sleep, highlighting how unresolved orofacial pain and airway dysfunction can create a cycle of poor sleep, increased pain sensitivity, and systemic health consequences. This episode equips listeners with a clearer framework for bridging dental care and sleep health, empowering both providers and patients to pursue more holistic, effective solutions. About Dr. Mayoor Patel Dr. Patel received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in 1994. After graduation he completed a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD). In 2011 he completed a Masters in Science from Tufts University in the area of Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Patel is Board certified in Orofacial pain and Dental sleep medicine. Presently, Dr. Patel is a co-founder of the British Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Ben-Pat Institute and a visiting faculty at Tufts University. He also served on the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain as secretary, board member of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a board member and as examination chair for the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. In the past has served as a founding and board member of the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals. Since 2003, Dr. Patel has limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ Disorders, Headaches, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Apnea. Additional contributions have been published: a textbook for Dental Sleep Medicine and numerous textbook chapters on orofacial pain and dental sleep medicine, consumer books, one on treatment options for sleep apnea and the other on understanding temporomandibular disorders, and various professional and consumer articles. Dr. Patel speaks nationally and internationally on topics of dental sleep medicine, Orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpcgeorgia/ and https://www.instagram.com/benpatinst/ Websites: https://mpateldds.com/ and https://benpatinstitute.com/ About Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep. Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani
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    32 m
  • Episode 153: Weight, Metabolism & Breathing: Myth vs Reality

    Episode 153: Weight, Metabolism & Breathing: Myth vs Reality
    Dec 15 2025

    In this episode of Healthy Sleep Revolution, we challenge one of the most common misconceptions in sleep medicine: that weight loss alone can resolve sleep apnea. We explain why this belief is scientifically incomplete and often leads to frustration and self-blame for patients. Many individuals with sleep apnea are not obese, including children, athletes, and women undergoing hormonal changes, which highlights that body weight is not the primary driver of disordered breathing during sleep.

    We break down the critical role of airway anatomy and physiology, including jaw position, palate structure, tongue posture, nasal obstruction, muscle tone, and chronic mouth breathing. We also explore the bi-directional relationship between sleep apnea and metabolic dysfunction, showing how fragmented sleep can worsen insulin resistance, hormonal balance, inflammation, and energy regulation, even independent of weight. At the same time, metabolic instability can further impair airway stability and sleep quality.

    What you will learn:

    • Why sleep apnea is not simply a weight-related condition

    • How airway anatomy drives obstructive sleep apnea

    • The connection between fragmented sleep and metabolic dysfunction

    • Why calorie restriction alone rarely resolves sleep apnea

    • How airway-first treatment supports metabolic and sleep health

    About Meghna Dassani

    Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.

    Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani

    Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani
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    13 m
  • Episode 152: Kids, Screens & Sleep – Are We Overlooking the Airway?

    Episode 152: Kids, Screens & Sleep – Are We Overlooking the Airway?
    Dec 8 2025

    In this episode, we dive into a conversation every parent, teacher, and clinician needs to hear: how screens, posture, mouth breathing, and airway development are all deeply connected. While most discussions focus on blue light and screen limits, we explore how modern tech habits are quietly reshaping children's facial growth and long-term sleep health.

    We break down how forward head posture and constant downward gazing narrow the airway, encourage mouth breathing, and interfere with deep, restorative sleep. We also explain how poor tongue posture and underdeveloped palates contribute to sleep-disordered breathing and why today's tech neck can become tomorrow's airway compromise.

    We also unpack the powerful overlap between sleep deprivation and ADHD-like symptoms in children. Many behaviors labeled as attention or behavioral issues may actually be signs of fragmented sleep and restricted breathing. Most importantly, we share simple, practical steps families can start using immediately to protect their child's airway, sleep, and development.

    What you will learn:

    • How screen posture directly impacts airway space and breathing

    • Why mouth breathing changes facial growth and narrows the palate

    • The role of tongue posture in healthy airway development

    • How sleep deprivation can mimic ADHD symptoms

    • The three main ways screens disrupt sleep quality

    • Early warning signs of airway and sleep issues in children

    • Practical steps parents can start using right away

    About Meghna Dassani

    Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.

    Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani

    Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani
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    11 m
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