Bridging Dentistry, Sleep, Airway Health & Whole-Person Wellness
Meet Dr. Andrea Parsons, DDS, founder of MAKE Wellness with Dr. Andrea Parsons, a general dentist, clinical wellness educator, and current student in IPHI’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program.
Through MAKE Wellness, Dr. Parsons is expanding her work beyond traditional dentistry by educating patients about the connections between sleep, airway health, metabolism, hydration, oral health, and overall wellness.
With years of experience treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea through oral appliance therapy, Dr. Parsons understands that healthy sleep cannot be separated from overall health. Her work reflects a growing movement in healthcare that recognizes the important connection between oral health, airway function, sleep quality, metabolism, energy, and long-term wellness.
Originally from the North Shore suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Parsons earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with double minors in Biology and Chemistry from Marquette University, before completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Since relocating to Florida, she has practiced dentistry since 2012 while continually expanding her education in airway-focused dentistry and sleep medicine.
Today, she serves patients through her wellness platform MAKE Wellness with Dr. Andrea, where her mission is to help people improve their health naturally by understanding the relationship between dentistry, sleep, airway health, metabolism, hydration, and overall wellness.
Expanding Beyond Traditional Dentistry
For more than four years, Dr. Parsons has actively treated patients with:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing
- Airway dysfunction
- Oral appliance therapy
She also routinely screens both adults and children for airway dysfunction while collaborating with local sleep physicians to provide interdisciplinary care.
Rather than viewing dentistry as isolated from overall health, Dr. Parsons recognizes that sleep influences virtually every system in the body and that dentists can play an important role in identifying concerns that often go undetected.
Continuing Her Education Through IPHI
Although Dr. Parsons already possesses significant experience in dental sleep medicine, she chose to continue her education through IPHI because she wants to understand sleep even more comprehensively.
Her goal is to move beyond treating symptoms alone by better understanding:
- Sleep physiology
- Circadian health
- Behavioral patterns
- Root causes of sleep disruption
- Integrative lifestyle approaches
- Patient education
- Virtual wellness coaching
She hopes to bridge the gap between dentistry and whole-person wellness while creating educational resources that reach patients far beyond the dental chair.
A Vision for Whole-Person Wellness
Dr. Parsons’ long-term vision extends well beyond clinical dentistry.
She is currently developing digital education and coaching resources that empower individuals to improve their sleep, health, metabolism, and overall wellbeing through evidence-informed lifestyle strategies.
As she shared with IPHI:
“I’ve seen firsthand how overlooked sleep issues can impact every system in the body, and I’m committed to being part of the solution—both in my practice and through online education.”
That philosophy aligns beautifully with IPHI’s integrative approach to sleep coaching.
Professional Leadership & Community Service
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Parsons is deeply committed to professional leadership and service.
Her accomplishments include:
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Past President of the Lee County Dental Society
- Volunteer with Project Dentists Care
- Volunteer with Mission of Mercy
- Volunteer with Give Kids A Smile Day
She also remains committed to lifelong learning by regularly participating in continuing education in dentistry, airway health, and sleep medicine.
Professional Profile
Name
Dr. Andrea Parsons, DDS
Country
United States
Professional Title
General Dentist | Clinical Wellness Educator
Current IPHI Program
Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program
Professional Focus
- Airway Health
- Adult Sleep
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Oral Appliance Therapy
- Preventive Dentistry
- Wellness Education
- Digital Health Education
Professional Highlights
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- General Dentist practicing in Florida since 2012
- Advanced training in sleep-disordered breathing and airway health
- Over four years providing oral appliance therapy for OSA
- Screens adults and children for airway dysfunction
- Collaborates with sleep physicians
- Past President, Lee County Dental Society
- Founder of MAKE Wellness with Dr. Andrea
- Current student in IPHI’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program
Congratulations, Dr. Parsons!
Congratulations, Dr. Andrea Parsons, on your commitment to advancing whole-person healthcare through dentistry, sleep, airway health, and wellness education.
Your passion for lifelong learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping patients understand the deeper connections between oral health and overall wellbeing embodies the spirit of integrative healthcare.
We are honored to have you as part of the IPHI community and look forward to watching your continued impact as you bridge dentistry and sleep science for patients around the world.
