Want to start your own myofunctional business?
As a dental hygienist, Dave Henrichsen was noticing a growing number of improper oral habits, especially mouth breathing, which was interrupting people's sleep. He wanted to do something to help his patients, but wasn't able to find anyone with enough information to help him.
He took the bull by the horns and began to study myofunctional therapies himself. His been seeing myo patients himself for more than seven years. He's moved now into how to grow the business aspect of myofunctional therapy. He and his partners have been trying to figure out the roadblocks to a successful myofunctional business.
His goal now is to help other hygienists incorporate this needed therapy into their dental hygiene practices, and maybe even make it into a business. His goal, like all hygienists, is to help patients. Find out if myo training is something for you.
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About the Author
Dave Henrichsen
Dave Henrichsen is an oral myofunctional therapist in the Seattle area who focuses on healthy outcomes with patients with mouth breathing, tongue thrust, sleep apnea, tongue tie, TMJ pain and other myofunctional concerns.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.