Featuring:
Bennett Blakeman, CEO, K Pharmaceuticals
and
Jessica Gregor, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Originally Broadcast on May 21, 2024
Join us for our Meet the Makers Series for a chance to hear directly from dysphagia industry leaders on products that can help manage and treat swallowing disorders.
These one-hour webinars will include a 30 minute product presentation, followed by up to 30 minutes of interactive Q&A where you will have a chance to ask all of your questions.
Presentation Description:
Join this webinar to learn more about xerostomia (dry mouth) — its causes, prevalence, and available products. Discover what makes Aquoral® different to other products and why a prescription is necessary. Learn how to order, explore costs, and get your questions answered by experts in the field.
Link to website: https://aquoralspray.com/
Audience:
- People living with dysphagia and their loved ones, especially those impacted by xerostomia
- Speech-language pathologists
- Physicians
- Dentists and dental hygienists
- Students learning about swallowing disorders
Please note: The NFOSD is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization. We do not endorse specific products, treatments, or brands. The NFOSD does not provide person-specific medical advice or treatment recommendations. This presentation is for informational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never modify your treatment plan without consulting with your healthcare team. If you need assistance identifying a swallowing disorder specialist, please contact us at info@nfosd.com.
Meet the Presenters:
Bennett Blakeman, MBA. Bennett is the CEO of K Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Aquoral Protective Oral Spray. Bennett, a serial entrepreneur, has spent time in the insurance industry, opening hospitality businesses, medical device and now pharmaceuticals. Recognizing the need based on prevalence but also the previous success patients had using Aquoral, the entire K Pharmaceutical team is honored to have relaunched the product and be in a position to help millions. In addition, as the proud founder of the Queen B Foundation, a 501c3 organization dedicated to raising awareness for ALS, Bennett is committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by this debilitating disease. It is a cause that is close to his heart and, in collaboration with sister 501c3 foundation A Long Swim, has raised over $2 million and counting.
Jessica Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S. Jessica Wind Gregor is a Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in diagnostics and intervention of swallowing disorders in adults. She holds board certification through the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (ABSSD) since 2016. Jessica also specializes in prevention, management, and rehabilitation of speech, jaw opening, breathing, and lymphatics in the oncology population, including alaryngeal speech and pulmonary optimization in total laryngectomees. She established the first Multidisciplinary Swallowing Clinic within the Mayo Clinic system with her ENT and gastroenterology colleagues for best collaborative care of complex dysphagia cases. She runs Desert Voices, the largest total laryngectomee support group in the valley. Jessica obtained her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at Rush University in Chicago, IL in 2010. Previous employment highlights include the Veterans Healthcare Administration and Cleveland Clinic System. Jessica is a Florida Dysphagia Institute faculty member and international trainer of the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) since 2019. She is a clinical mentor for the Med SLP Ed and associated certification program. Jessica is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and patient advocacy. Her research interests are the oropharyngeal and esophageal interplay as well chronic reflux-related changes in the anatomy and physiology of swallowing.
