How Dr. Sanda Moldovan Uses Airway-Focused Metabolic Testing to Transform Breathing and Dental Health
Background
Dr. Sanda Moldovan is a renowned periodontist and integrative dentist operating out of Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness. Her practice spans three locations and focuses on airway health, systemic inflammation, and longevity.
By addressing breathing dysfunctions and their oral origins, Dr. Moldovan has set a new standard in holistic dental care. A cornerstone of her approach is airway-focused metabolic testing, which enables her to track and optimize oxygen efficiency in real time.
Recognizing that poor breathing can lead to chronic disease, inflammation, and fatigue, Dr. Moldovan turned to breathing efficiency assessment tools like PNOĒ to evaluate the true impact of dental interventions on metabolic and airway function. These insights help link airway restriction and structural imbalance to impaired fat oxidation, systemic energy loss, and disrupted autonomic balance—offering measurable outcomes beyond aesthetics or occlusion.
Challenge
1. Overlooked Airway Dysfunction
Many patients suffered from undiagnosed sleep apnea or chronic mouth breathing, often unaware of the connection between oral structure and poor oxygenation. Traditional treatments like CPAP machines only managed symptoms without correcting the underlying causes.
2. Lack of Objective Tracking
Conventional dentistry had no way to track how treatments impacted systemic function, breathing, or metabolism. Dr. Moldovan needed a data-driven solution to verify outcomes.
Solution: Integrating Airway-Focused Metabolic Testing
PNOĒ’s airway-focused metabolic testing system was integrated to assess and monitor real-time respiratory efficiency, fat oxidation, and airflow improvements after treatment. Patients underwent a full breathing efficiency assessment before and after interventions.
This provided objective validation for treatments like airway expansion, myofunctional therapy, and craniofacial correction. Results were not only seen in sleep and breathing improvements, but also in energy levels, postural stability, and metabolic rate — all of which are often missed in traditional dental evaluations.
What PNOĒ Measures:
- Baseline lung efficiency and oxygen uptake
- Respiratory exchange ratio (RER) and fat-burning potential
- Airflow limitations due to oral structure or posture
Applications in Treatment:
- Sleep apnea and snoring assessments
- Laser airway expansion and tongue posture correction
- Craniofacial therapy and nasal breathing retraining
Case Study: Sleep Apnea and Functional Recovery
A 29-year-old female patient presented with chronic snoring, fatigue, and nasal obstruction. A sleep specialist recommended CPAP, but she was hesitant. Dr. Moldovan performed airway-focused metabolic testing and identified the root cause: restricted airflow due to structural imbalances and poor fat oxidation.
Intervention Plan:
- Laser airway expansion for soft tissue support
- Myofunctional therapy to train tongue and nasal breathing
- Posture corrections and nasal breathing exercises
- Dietary changes to reduce airway inflammation (low sugar/dairy)
Outcome:
- 25% increase in oxygen efficiency and metabolic flexibility
- Improved RER and reduced respiratory effort
- Snoring eliminated and quality of sleep significantly improved
- Daytime energy and focus restored without use of CPAP
Business Impact
1. Quantifiable Results for Holistic Interventions
With PNOĒ, Dr. Moldovan scientifically validates how airway treatments improve systemic health—something few dental practices can offer.
2. Enhanced Patient Trust and Retention
Seeing results from their breathing efficiency assessment motivates patients to continue therapy and refer others, creating long-term trust and loyalty.
3. Clear Market Differentiation
Her practice now stands out as a leader in airway-focused, longevity-based dentistry—bridging the gap between oral care and overall health.
Conclusion
By integrating airway-focused metabolic testing into dental protocols, Dr. Sanda Moldovan has expanded the role of dentistry into a central component of systemic wellness. From reversing sleep apnea to improving energy and fat metabolism, her approach is rooted in science, precision, and whole-body outcomes.
With PNOĒ as a clinical partner, she continues to innovate at the intersection of dental function, breathing, and longevity—proving that what happens in the mouth affects the entire body.
