Dr. Richard Downs is an accomplished dental professional with a career spanning decades in general dentistry, research, and innovation. He graduated from the University of Iowa, earning a B.S. in 1971 and a D.D.S. in 1975; Dr. Downs began his career serving as a Navy dental officer at the Great Lakes Naval Base. Over his professional journey, he has made significant contributions to dental and sleep medicine. He is retired from active dental practice. Dr. Joseph Zelk is a highly accomplished expert in sleep medicine with an extensive career focused on treating and educating about sleep disorders, particularly snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He is double board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Over the past two decades, he has innovated oral appliance technologies, including the patented Hybrid Positive Airway Pressure (HPAP) therapies.Dr. Zelk's efforts emphasize removing barriers to care by integrating home sleep testing, diagnostics, and personalized treatment options. His contributions extend to training medical and dental professionals in mandibular advancement therapy and oral appliance management. As Medical Director of the Sleep Balance Academy and the Sleep Medicine Group, he has dedicated his career to advancing sleep medicine. He is also deeply committed to early airway development education, underscoring its importance in fostering healthy, happy, and well-rounded children. His work advocates for prioritizing Phase 1 treatments, ensuring optimal growth and development during critical formative years.