Thrive Professional Solutions
Two Distinct Services.
One Trusted Expert.
Whether you are a dental practice preparing for an NSBDE inspection or a patient seeking relief from airway issues, tongue tie restrictions, or orofacial dysfunction — Samantha Medeiros brings inspector-level expertise and a trained therapeutic touch to every client she serves.
Samantha Medeiros is a former NSBDE Infection Control Inspector for dental offices across southern Nevada and rural Nevada, a dental hygienist with 16+ years of clinical experience, and a trained orofacial myofunctional therapy practitioner. She serves two distinct audiences — dental practices and individual patients — with the same level of thoroughness, integrity, and care.
For Dental Practices
Practice Services
Comprehensive infection control compliance, NSBDE inspection preparation, ongoing compliance support, staff training, and continuing education — built by a former board inspector who knows exactly what regulators look for. Thrive is your partner in year-round compliance, not just a pre-inspection checklist.
Infection Control & Compliance Services
More than just NSBDE inspection prep. Samantha partners with dental practices to build a culture of compliance that keeps you inspection-ready at all times. Services include comprehensive office evaluations, ongoing compliance support, custom manuals and documentation, staff training, policy development, and full NSBDE inspection preparation.
- NSBDE inspection preparation & year-round compliance support
- Comprehensive office evaluations
- Custom infection control manuals & training docs
- Staff training, policy development, and ongoing support
Staff Training & Team Development
Interactive, practical training sessions your entire team will remember. From infection control boot camps to OSHA compliance, Samantha works with your team in your own practice to build lasting competence and confidence. Every session is customized to your practice's specific workflows, equipment, and team size.
- Infection control boot camp for your team
- OSHA & HIPAA annual compliance training
- Customized to your practice layout & protocols
- In-person or virtual delivery options
Continuing Education Courses
Accredited CE courses designed by a former NSBDE infection control inspector with deep subject-matter authority. Topics include infection control in the modern dental practice, OSHA compliance, and the airway-OMT connection for dentists. Available for in-office presentation or live virtual delivery.
- Infection control CE courses (in development)
- OSHA compliance for dental teams
- Airway health & OMT for dental professionals
- In-person or live virtual delivery
For Patients
Patient Services
Non-invasive, evidence-based orofacial myofunctional therapy for children and adults dealing with tongue tie, airway issues, sleep-disordered breathing, and improper oral patterns.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
OMT is like physical therapy for the muscles of your mouth and face. It retrains improper oral habits and muscle patterns that affect breathing, sleep, speech, chewing, and swallowing. Samantha works with children and adults to correct tongue thrust, mouth breathing, low tongue posture, and disordered swallowing patterns through a personalized exercise program.
- Personalized therapy plans for all ages
- Corrects tongue thrust & improper swallowing
- In-person or virtual sessions available
- Comprehensive evaluation & progress tracking
Airway Health & Sleep
Your airway is the foundation of your health. When oral posture and breathing patterns are off, it can affect your sleep, energy, focus, and cardiovascular health. Samantha evaluates the orofacial patterns that may be contributing to mouth breathing, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, and forward head posture.
- Evaluates oral posture & breathing patterns
- Complements CPAP, oral appliances & ENT care
- Evidence-based OMT for airway support
- Collaborative approach with your care team
Tongue Tie & What to Expect
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) affects far more people than most realize. Whether you are a parent concerned about your infant's feeding or an adult struggling with chronic tension and sleep issues, Samantha provides pre- and post-release myofunctional therapy to ensure the best possible outcomes.
- Pre-release preparation & strengthening
- Post-release rehabilitation & reattachment prevention
- Non-surgical therapy for mild restrictions
- Infants, children, teens, and adults
Why Thrive
Inspector-Level Insight,
Delivered to Your Practice or Health Journey
Samantha Medeiros served as an NSBDE Infection Control Inspector for dental offices across southern Nevada and rural Nevada. With 16+ years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist, she knows what board-level compliance looks like from both sides of the inspection table.
Today, she brings that same inspector-level rigor to private practices, helping teams build a culture of compliance that keeps them inspection-ready year-round. And for patients, she applies the same thorough, evidence-based approach to orofacial myofunctional therapy, helping individuals breathe better, sleep better, and live better.
Compliance That Holds Up to Scrutiny
Every recommendation is grounded in current CDC, OSHA, and state board guidelines — because Samantha has inspected by them.
Team Training That Sticks
Engaging, practical sessions that your front desk to your clinical team will actually remember and apply.
Dual Expertise in One Trusted Professional
Unique combination of board-level dental compliance knowledge and trained orofacial myofunctional therapy skills.
Ready to Work With Someone Who Truly Understands Both Sides?
Whether you are a dental practice seeking NSBDE inspection readiness or a patient exploring myofunctional therapy, Samantha brings the same thoroughness, integrity, and expertise to every client relationship.