MRC European Summit 2026

Dr Ben Miraglia
DDS

El Dr. Ben Miraglia, graduado de SUNY en la Escuela de Medicina Dental de Buffalo, Buffalo, Nueva York, es miembro de la ADA, AGD, NYSAGD y la Sociedad Dental del Noveno Distrito. Ha trabajado en la práctica privada durante 21 años y actualmente mantiene una práctica familiar en Mount Kisco, NY, en Browne Goetz & Miraglia, con un enfoque en la odontología restauradora para la boca completa.

Patrick McKeown
Founder & CEO Oxygen Advantage, Ireland

Durante los últimos quince años, Patrick McKeown ha impartido formación en reeducación respiratoria a los profesionales de la salud y al público en general con trastornos respiratorios y trastornos del patrón respiratorio. Como parte de su trabajo, ha colaborado en cuatro ensayos clínicos que investigan la reeducación respiratoria para el asma y la rinitis. Patrick, orador de las charlas TED, es autor de ocho libros, incluidos dos mejores vendidos sobre el asma. Su último libro se titula 'The Oxygen Advantage' y explora la mejora del rendimiento deportivo de los atletas.

Dr John Flutter
BDS Dental Surgeon, UK

El Dr. Flutter ha practicado la odontología general y la ortodoncia durante casi 40 años y ahora trabaja exclusivamente en el tratamiento de ortodoncia y odontología dentofacial para adultos y niños. Durante más de una década, el Dr. Flutter ha estado involucrado con MRC y ha presentado conferencias sobre influencias miofuncionales y crecimiento facial en numerosos países.

Dr Peter Jan Meulenbelt

Peter Jan Meulenbelt is a Dutch dentist and a pioneer in the field of preventive orthodontics. He graduated as a dentist from Utrecht University in 1981. In the 1990s, he completed the first course of Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS), through which he introduced orthodontic principles to general dental practitioners. He was a co-founder of the Orthodontic Association for General Practitioners (OVAP), which grew to include 450 member dentists. He later focused on biopro gressive orthodontics and became known for his use of The Myobrace^®System and orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMFT). In 2015, he opened the first clinic for preventive orthodontics in the Netherlands, titled ‘Wijs Met Je Neus’. Since 2020, Peter Jan Meulenbelt has also delivered lectures on the health benefits of Myobrace^® compared to traditional orthodontic treatment.

Dr Aoife Stack
BDS Dental Surgeon, UK

Dr Aoife Stack is a general dentist with an interest in how function and structure come together to affect our airways, sleep, breathing and facial form. Dr Stack graduated with honors from Cork University Dental School and Hospital in 2013. She has gained membership in the Faculty of Dental Surgery in 2014. Dr Stack has completed a one-year orthodontic certificate in London and is currently studying diploma in early interceptive orthodontics. She has trained with The Breathe Institute in L.A. for treatment of tongue tie. Dr Stack is a trained myofunctional therapist and trained in use of lasers in dentistry. Dr Stack performs functional frenuloplasty within a multidisciplinary team. Dr Stack serves on the board of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, is a member of the Society for Dentofacial Growth & Function, and the British Society of Integrated Dentistry.

Steven Zwerink
Breathing Physiologist, The Netherlands

Steven Zwerink is a Dutch respiratory physiologist and founder of the Dutch Institute for Respiratory Physiology. He works professionally in the field of respiratory physiology, focusing on how breathing patterns, airway function, sleep, and neuroregulation influence behavior and learning. He is the author of a white paper examining the negative effects of dysfunctional breathing on learning, behavior, and play in primary school children. In his clinical practice, he regularly assesses and treats young children, translating respiratory physiology into practical, child-appropriate interventions. To support early awareness and prevention, he also authored a Dutch children’s book (Leeuw & Luiaard) , introducing healthy breathing habits through storytelling. A complementary educational game is currently in development.

Niels Hulsink
Int. Sales & Product Manager MRC Europe, The Netherlands

Niels Hulsink ha estado trabajando en la oficina central de MRC Europa desde 2004. Es el conferencista principal para la región europea y brinda apoyo en el tratamiento, educación y asesoramiento a los profesionales dentales en la región europea. Antes de unirse a MRC Europe, Niels ocupó varios puestos en el campo de la ortodoncia.