Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Dr. Jeffrey Banker (a retired lieutenant colonel and prosthodontist) outlines how human teeth and jaw mechanics are designed to function, comparing carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. He describes how bite problems, missing teeth, and lost “feedback” in the bite can contribute to issues like abfractions, tooth wear, mobility, and grinding (bruxism). He then presents clinical anecdotes and makes the case for a tongue-stabilizing “tongue bulb” device as a practical prevention-oriented alternative, discussing its reported links to reduced snoring and improved sleep for some patients. The talk closes with sizing guidance and audience Q&A around comfort, access, and durability.
👉 Register at cosci.org for our coming CoSci 2026 at on March 13-15 in Las Vegas, NV. As with this presentation from 2025, you'll see great talks from Shawn Baker, Ken Berry, Amber O'Hearn, Nick Norwitz, Bret Scher and many, many more.
🎗️And best of all – CoSci is a charity event to support the Citizen Science Foundation, a 501(c)3 Public Charity supporting low carb/keto research like our #LMHR Study.
🫶 So you'll get to watch a great conference and support a good cause. Tickets start for as little as $25 – register now at cosci.org
⏱ Chapters
0:24 – Talk setup & goal
1:41 – What is “proper” dentition
2:11 – Carnivore vs herbivore jaws
3:26 – Human bite: rotate + slide
4:18 – Causes of dysfunction
5:07 – Abfractions & early warning
6:39 – Night guards: pros/cons
7:27 – Tongue bulb: what it is
8:11 – Patient case: snoring + OSA
9:28 – Why it may curb grinding
10:35 – Sleep study result story
11:56 – Reported benefits & fit
13:10 – Q&A: sizing & comfort
13:48 – Closing thanks
#JeffBanker #Dentistry #OralHealth #Bruxism #SleepApnea #Snoring #PreventativeCare #Prosthodontist #DentalHealth #CoSci
Dr. Jeffrey Banker (a retired lieutenant colonel and prosthodontist) outlines how human teeth and jaw mechanics are designed to function, comparing carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. He describes how bite problems, missing teeth, and lost “feedback” in the bite can contribute to issues like abfractions, tooth wear, mobility, and grinding (bruxism). He then presents clinical anecdotes and makes the case for a tongue-stabilizing “tongue bulb” device as a practical prevention-oriented alternative, discussing its reported links to reduced snoring and improved sleep for some patients. The talk closes with sizing guidance and audience Q&A around comfort, access, and durability.
👉 Register at cosci.org for our coming CoSci 2026 at on March 13-15 in Las Vegas, NV. As with this presentation from 2025, you'll see great talks from Shawn Baker, Ken Berry, Amber O'Hearn, Nick Norwitz, Bret Scher and many, many more.
🎗️And best of all – CoSci is a charity event to support the Citizen Science Foundation, a 501(c)3 Public Charity supporting low carb/keto research like our #LMHR Study.
🫶 So you'll get to watch a great conference and support a good cause. Tickets start for as little as $25 – register now at cosci.org
⏱ Chapters
0:24 – Talk setup & goal
1:41 – What is “proper” dentition
2:11 – Carnivore vs herbivore jaws
3:26 – Human bite: rotate + slide
4:18 – Causes of dysfunction
5:07 – Abfractions & early warning
6:39 – Night guards: pros/cons
7:27 – Tongue bulb: what it is
8:11 – Patient case: snoring + OSA
9:28 – Why it may curb grinding
10:35 – Sleep study result story
11:56 – Reported benefits & fit
13:10 – Q&A: sizing & comfort
13:48 – Closing thanks
#JeffBanker #Dentistry #OralHealth #Bruxism #SleepApnea #Snoring #PreventativeCare #Prosthodontist #DentalHealth #CoSci
