Dr. Leslie Pasco
Pediatric Airway Provider | Myofunctional Therapy | Collaborative Care
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Dr. Leslie Pasco is the visionary founder and President of MyoWay Centers for Kids. With more than two decades of experience in pediatric and family dentistry, Dr. Pasco has dedicated her career to understanding how airway and muscle function influence growth, sleep, learning, and overall health.
Driven by the realization that many children’s lifelong health challenges trace back to dysfunctional breathing and muscle patterns, Dr. Pasco shifted her focus from traditional dentistry to early intervention and myofunctional therapy. She built MyoWay Centers for Kids to provide families with practical, evidence‑based solutions that support optimal development.
Rather than simply addressing symptoms, Dr. Pasco emphasizes early screening, functional assessment, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure children receive comprehensive care.
Her mission is clear: help children grow right, breathe right, and live better.
Licensed Dentist (DMD) with over 28 years of clinical practice
Certified Orofacial Myologist
Buteyko Breathing Method Instructor
National speaker and educator on pediatric airway health
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The Dentsits Role in screening for Pediatric Sleep related Breathing Disorders
This 60- 90+ minute session, Screening for Pediatric Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD), is specifically designed to empower general and pediatric dentists and dental hygienists to serve as the first line of defense in early airway detection. Participants will begin by establishing a foundational understanding of the SRBD spectrum, from primary snoring to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and explore the unique vantage point the dental chair provides for identifying craniofacial and airway concerns before permanent developmental changes occur. The course delves into the significant neurocognitive, behavioral, and systemic consequences of untreated SRBD, including its links to ADHD misdiagnosis, "mouth breathing facies," and cardiovascular risks. Moving into clinical application, the session provides a comprehensive guide to identifying extraoral and intraoral red flags, such as "long face syndrome," Brodsky tonsil grading, and occlusal indicators like posterior crossbites and maxillary constriction. Attendees will learn a practical screening protocol that integrates a "5 Key Questions" parental interview with clinical evaluation tools for assessing pharyngeal space and ankyloglossia. Finally, the course outlines a clear referral triage for collaborating with ENTs, sleep specialists, and myofunctional therapists, while offering strategies for communicating findings to parents and understanding the role of dental growth appliances in supportive treatment. The session concludes with a summary of the most critical red flags to help practitioners immediately integrate these life-changing screenings into every pediatric exam
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