Informative Videos
Long-term Implications of Untreated Tongue-Tie (Dr. Soroush Zaghi, The Breathe Institute)
Dr. Soroush Zaghi
Dr. Soroush Zaghi is a distinguished Otolaryngologist specializing in sleep and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA, and pursued a Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford University. As the Medical Director of The Breathe Institute in Los Angeles, Dr. Zaghi focuses on comprehensive treatments for nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea in both children and adults. He is an active clinical researcher with over 97 peer-reviewed publications in neuroscience, head and neck surgery, and sleep-disordered breathing. His research interests include the impact of tethered oral tissues, such as tongue-tie, and oral myofascial dysfunction on maxillofacial development and airway resistance. Dr. Zaghi is also an invited lecturer, author, and journal reviewer on topics related to sleep-disordered breathing and tongue-tie disorders.
Nose Breathing Benefits - Oxygen Advantage
Patrick McKeown
Patrick McKeown is an internationally acclaimed breathing expert, author, and speaker. He is the creator and CEO of Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International, and President of Buteyko Professionals International. Educated at Trinity College Dublin, Patrick's personal journey overcoming chronic asthma led him to study under Dr. Konstantin Buteyko in Moscow, earning his accreditation in 2002. Over the past two decades, he has authored bestselling books, including "The Oxygen Advantage" and "The Breathing Cure," and has trained thousands in his breathing techniques. Patrick is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK and a member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. His work has been featured in scientific journals and various media outlets, highlighting his commitment to improving health and performance through better breathing
A team approach to myofunctional therapy and tongue-tie: Advanced viewpoints and considerations
Dr. Soroush Zaghi, and Myofunctional Director Sanda Valcu-Pinkerton of The Breathe Institute joined by Myofunctional therapist Sarah Hornsby (from Myfaceology) for a great conversation on the importance and impact of utilizing a true multidisciplinary approach to treating tongue tie and sleep-disordered breathing.
Facial Growth and Development
Dr Ann-Maree Cole
Dr. Anne-Maree Cole is a distinguished dentist with over four decades of experience, specializing in aesthetic and neuromuscular dentistry. She graduated with honors from the University of Queensland in 1982 and earned a Master's Degree in Sleep Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2014. Since 2000, Dr. Cole has been deeply involved with the Las Vegas Institute (LVI), completing nearly 40 programs and serving as a featured instructor. She holds a Mastership from the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopaedics (ICCMO) and has been recognized with multiple awards, including LVI's Alumni of the Year and Most Educated Instructor. As the founder of James Street Dentists in Brisbane, Dr. Cole is committed to addressing the root causes of dental issues, focusing on aesthetics, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sleep disorders, and orthodontics.