EPISODE 75 OF AIRWAY FIRST

Jul 25

3 min read

Episode 75 of the Airway First podcast is now out! You can catch this and all other episodes on Apple, SoundCloud, Podbean, RSS, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. And don't forget to check us out on YouTube!

Airway First podcast, Maggie Lavender, MSN, RN, FNP-C

My guest today is Dr. Hilary Pada. Hilary was raised with an appreciation of nature, family, community, and creativity. Born and raised in Kelowna, Hilary returned home after University years having backpacked in Africa, Europe, Central America and lots of road trips through Canada! A 2000 graduate of UBC Dental School.

Dr. Pada's interest in Hospital, Emergency, and Complex Medical-Dental care motivated her to pursue the UBC-VGH General Dental Residency. Exposure to Oral Oncology piqued her interest and brought her home to work at BCCancer in Kelowna, start her family and raise 2 beautiful daughters.

Since 2001, Hilary has served patients in private practice dentistry and at BCCancer Kelowna. She embarked on a new journey in Myofunctional Care and Integrative Oral Medicine when her youngest daughter’s health needs collided with a planned dental care path. Her many hours of continued learning exposed her to a different way of thinking…that breathing issues and body tensions are the root cause of many dental conditions. This has not been an easy path. It conflicts on some level with many aspects of established health care, which has been a challenge personally and professionally.

It has been a personal healing journey as much as learning a new way to show up as a dentist in integrative health care. “Once you see it, you cannot unsee it”, “breath forms life forms” and “meet people where the are at” are common phrases spoken about this path. Hilary is fortunate to have assembled a strong, supportive and growing team of dedicated health professionals whose combined passion forms CO₂llaborative Care + Research.

You can find out more about Dr. Pada at www.co2llab.care.

Show Notes

Throughout the two part episode with Dr. Hilary Pada, she mentions several images, videos, and resources. This blog post is dedicated on providing all of that supporting material:

The photos in this collage shows the NICU drooling baby and post release that is discussed during episode 75 and 76. (Images provided by Dr. Hilary Pada)

retruded jaw, expansion improvements in children — Retruded Jaw - 13 year old: Before and After Results (Image Provided by Dr. Hilary Pada)

The video below shows what will happen if the tongue does not have functional swallow --- then peristalsis has to start somewhere and the tongue thrust / head bob begins. (Video provided by Dr. Hilary Pada)

The video below shows happens about 20 seconds after a tongue tie is released in an infant --- the baby begins to suck and swallow properly with the tongue instead of using thrusting, choppy movements. (Video provided by Dr. Hilary Pada)

flared second molar; the mouth can impact body movements — Images shows the flared second molar with limited shoulder rotation (Image provided by Dr. Hilary Pada)

EDUCATION IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS HELP FOR YOUR CHIL'S AIRWAY ISSUES

Education is the first step for any parent who might be concerned about their child's mental and physical health.

The Children's Airway First Foundation Resource library has information that can aid in identifying symptoms and providing guidance on the first steps towards helping your child with an airway disorder.

As with any medical condition, consult your child's pediatrician should you see any of these symptoms in your child or if you suspect your child is suffering from an airway disorder.