Gina Pepitone-Mattiello is a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) practicing with Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine, the first AADSM accredited dental sleep facility in New York State. Gina interactively engages patients, identifying risk factors, signs and symptoms of Airway Disorders and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A pioneer in the dental sleep medicine field, Gina has developed an online on-demand certification course, “Certificate in Dental Sleep Medicine for the Registered Dental Hygienist”, that is accredited by the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines. In addition to treating patients and educating other hygienists, Gina has published several articles and has lectured internationally on behalf of various educational institutions.
Gina, the wife of a New York City firefighter and sleep apnea sufferer, supports the World Trade Center Health Program by educating and treating our first responders who suffer with Airway Disorders. Gina also hosts the “Get A Gasp” Podcast on The Dental Podcast Network, Channel 2 every Wednesday.
Her motto is… “People Don’t Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care.”