From Hygienist to Entrepreneur- The Myofunctional Therapy Movement: Episode 123

About this episode

Sarah Hornsby discusses her journey from dental hygiene to myofunctional therapy and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving care.

In this episode of the Tongue Tie Experts Podcast , I’m joined by Sarah Hornsby , dental hygienist, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the early pioneers in bringing myofunctional therapy into modern interdisciplinary care. Sarah shares how her clinical curiosity led her from traditional dental hygiene into the world of oral function, airway health, and ultimately the creation of an online training program that has educated more than 2,000 providers worldwide. We talk about what happens when professionals step outside their silos, why function must be part of the conversation when we discuss tongue tie, and how collaboration between lactation, dentistry, therapy, and airway-focused providers changes outcomes for families. We also discuss the realities of building something new - the uncertainty, the persistence, and the deep belief that better care is possible when we learn together. This is a conversation about growth - clinically, professionally, and as a community. What We Discuss How Sarah’s career evolved from dental hygiene into myofunctional therapy Why oral function and airway development must be part of tongue-tie conversations The importance of true interdisciplinary…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Paladino

Guest: Sarah Hornsby

Topics covered

• myofunctional therapy
• interdisciplinary care
• oral function
• airway health
• professional growth
• online education

Keywords

• myofunctional therapy
• tongue tie
• airway health
• interdisciplinary collaboration
• online training
• clinical pathways
• provider education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MyoMentor

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