ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST
In a world where discussions about sleep and airway issues dominate the dental landscape, the journey to understanding and addressing these concerns has evolved drastically. Join us as we dive into the remarkable transformation of dental care over the last decade, from overlooking airway and sleep health to making it a core aspect of treatment planning.Join us as we uncover the journey of understanding and addressing sleep and airway concerns in children. Whether you're a dedicated Dentist seeking comprehensive guidance, a health care provider wanting to collaborate and Find a Provider to work with, or a concerned Parent evaluating...
Ep.86, No More Dead Ends: Building the Collaborative Airway Healthcare Team, Dr. Pedro Cuartas
In this episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy sits down with Dr. Pedro Cuartas, founder of the Collaborative Airway Management Summit (CAMS) and Clinical Director of South Louisiana Dental Sleep Medicine, for a conversation about what may be one of the biggest missing pieces in airway healthcare: collaboration.
With so many patients still undiagnosed, how do we actually make a meaningful dent?
The answer, he believes, isn't simply more education. Knowledge without implementation doesn't change patient care.Dr. Stacy and Pedro discuss why physicians, dentists, ENTs, nurse practitioners, PAs, sleep specialists and other healthcare providers...
Ep.85, The Least We Can Do: Why Every Dentist Should Be Screening for Sleep, Crystal May
In this episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy sits down with dental sleep medicine expert Crystal May, Vice President of Dental Sleep Medicine at Happy Sleep, for a wide-ranging conversation about why sleep screening needs to become a routine part of healthcare—and why dentistry may be one of the best places to start.
Crystal shares her 20-year journey through dentistry, medical billing, practice ownership, sleep medicine, technology, and implementation. She also shares something much more personal: despite being a young, fit woman who didn’t fit the stereotypical picture of a sleep apnea patient, Crystal was...
Ep.84, When 51 Gets Weird: Hormones, Sleep & the Midlife Wake-Up Call, ASAP Pathway Founders
Season Six of the ASAP Pathway Podcast starts with the three ASAP Pathway co-founders together at the table: Drs. Stacy, Tracey, and Michelle—and this one gets personal. What actually happens to women’s sleep when hormones begin changing? Why does obstructive sleep apnea become much more prevalent in women around midlife? Why can women feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, achy, restless and simply say, “I don’t feel like myself anymore”—yet still have a sleep study that doesn’t look particularly alarming? And what do estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, jaw pain, clenching, TMD, airway anatomy and even heart health have to do with one...
Ep.83, Why Dentists Should Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Dr. Jenny Hobson
What happens when dentistry and physical therapy stop working separately? In this episode of ASAP Pathway: The Podcast, Dr. Stacy Becker welcomes airway-focused physical therapist Dr. Jenny Hobson for an eye-opening discussion about the powerful relationship between posture, breathing, TMJ, craniofacial development, and airway health.
 Dr. Hobson shares her unique journey training under legendary TMJ expert Dr. Mariano Rocabado and explains why successful airway treatment often requires much more than orthodontics, surgery, or oral appliances alone. Together they explore how mouth breathing, forward head posture, dysfunctional swallowing, poor body mechanics, and altered breathing patterns can influence everything f...
Ep.82,The Oral Physician: Redefining the Role of Dentistry, Dr. Kimberly Santiago
What if Dentists are uniquely positioned to identify chronic disease before symptoms ever appear? In this conversation, Dr. Stacy Becker welcomes fellow ASAP Pathway member, educator and airway pioneer Dr. Kimberly Santiago for a deep dive into the evolving role of dentistry in airway health, craniofacial development, sleep medicine, and whole-body wellness.
From breastfeeding struggles and tongue-tie misconceptions to cranial development, TMJ health, pediatric airway intervention, and the future of diagnostic technology, this episode challenges traditional silos in healthcare and asks an important question: What if dentistry has always been medicine — we just forgot?
Dr. Santiago shares her jo...
Ep.81, Body Literacy: Teaching Kids to Understand Their Health, Brooke Quinn, RPSGT, MSc
What if many of the struggles we see in children—attention issues, behavioral challenges, learning difficulties, emotional regulation problems, and even poor academic performance—are actually symptoms of disrupted sleep and airway dysfunction?
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Stacy Becker sits down with sleep scientist and educator Brooke Quinn, RPSGT, MSc, founder of Quinnspired and creator of the children's book series The Adventures of Watson and Sherlock.Brooke shares her unique journey from sleep technician to interdisciplinary sleep scientist and discusses why so many health conversations happen too late—after years of symptoms have already impacted a child's develo...
Ep.80, Bedlessness: The Overlooked Sleep Crisis Affecting Thousands of Children, Luke Mickelson
What if one of the biggest threats to a child's health, development, and success wasn't a medical condition—but simply not having a bed? In this powerful episode of ASAP Pathway, Dr. Stacy Becker sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor in their town.
What began as a single bunk bed built in Luke's garage for a local child has grown into a global movement with more than 400 chapters, nearly 500,000 beds delivered, and a mission that is transforming communities ac...
Ep.79, The Hidden Connection Between Smell, Sleep & Neurodegeneration, Dr. Paule Valery Joseph
What if your sense of smell could predict brain health years before symptoms appear? In this fascinating episode of ASAP Pathway the Podcast, Dr. Stacy Becker sits down with neuroscientist and sensory science expert Dr. Paule Valery Joseph to explore the powerful — and often overlooked — role of smell, taste, and chemesthesis in human health.
From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to sleep-disordered breathing, childhood mouth breathing, long COVID, and emotional memory, this conversation uncovers how deeply connected our olfactory system is to neurological health, cognition, metabolism, and quality of life. Dr. Joseph explains why smell loss may be one o...
Ep.78, Beautiful Faces, Better Breathing, Bigger Questions, Dr. Jeff Rouse
In this episode of ASAP Pathway, hosts Dr. Stacy and Dr. Tracey sit down with prosthodontist, educator, author, and disruptor Dr. Jeff Rouse for a powerful conversation about where dentistry is headed. Dr. Rouse shares how a prosthodontist became deeply involved in airway, sleep, bruxism, growth, and craniofacial development—not because it was trendy, but because the traditional explanations no longer made sense.
His journey began with questions about bruxism, occlusion, broken restorations, and sleep, and eventually became deeply personal when he recognized the missed signs in his own son, Jake. Together, they discuss why dentistry may need to...
Ep.77, The Hidden Crisis: Sleep Deprivation, Kids & What We Got Wrong, Dr. Rafael Pelayo, MD
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of ASAP Pathway the Podcast, hosts Drs. Stacy and Tracey sit down with renowned sleep expert Dr. Rafael Pelayo from Stanford University. What starts as a chance meeting turns into a deeply impactful conversation about sleep, policy, airway health, and the biology we can’t ignore. Dr. Pelayo shares his journey—from early sleep research to helping change legislation that delayed school start times in California, improving mental health, academic performance, and even reducing teen car accidents. Together, they dive into:
Why sleep is a bipartisan issueThe truth about daylight savings vs. natural rhyt...
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Ep.76, “All TMJ Patients Are NUTS”… Here’s What That Really Means, Dr. Jamison Spencer
📝 In this episode of ASAP Pathway, hosts Drs. Stacy, Michelle, and Tracey are joined by a highly respected leader in the field of TMJ and dental sleep medicine, Dr. Jamison Spencer. With nearly three decades of experience treating over 25,000 patients, Dr. Spencer brings a powerful and paradigm-shifting perspective to a topic many dentists avoid: temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ).
Why are TMJ patients often labeled as “difficult”? Why do so many clinicians feel unprepared to treat them? And perhaps most importantly—are we sending patients to surgery when we don’t have to? This conversation dives deep into the gap...
Ep.75, Still Exhausted? Why "Successful" Sleep Apnea Treatments Still Fail, Dr. Layne Martin and Chris Gillette
In this episode of ASAP Pathway: The Podcast, Dr. Stacy dives into a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Chris Gillette and Dr. Layne Martin on a topic that is often overlooked in Dental Sleep Medicine: sleep architecture. While most discussions in airway dentistry focus on opening the airway and reducing apnea events, this episode challenges that narrow perspective. Chris, a registered sleep technologist with over 20 years of experience, and Dr. Layne Martin, a Dentist with Orthodontic Residency experience, share how treating apnea alone does not guarantee restorative, high-quality sleep.
They explore what happens between sleep stages, why fragmented sleep c...
Ep. 74, From Survival to Fulfillment: A Dentist’s Story of Recovery, Dr. Jaren Argyle
📝 In this episode, Drs. Stacy and Michelle sit down with Dr. Jaren Argyle, founder of The Elevated Dentist, for a deeply personal and important conversation about mental health, fulfillment, and the hidden emotional burden many dentists carry. Dr. Argyle shares how the traits that often make dentists successful—high achievement, perfectionism, and deep care for others—can also create the perfect storm for burnout, depression, and isolation. He opens up about his own life-changing experience with suicidal ideation during a difficult season in his marriage, and how that moment became the catalyst for a profound shift from external validation to internal...
Ep. 73, From Chewing Device to Neurological Tool: The MyoMunchee Journey, Dr. Mary Bourke
📝 In this episode of ASAP Pathway; The Podcast,  Dr. Stacy sits down with Australian chiropractor and Myomunchee leader Dr. Mary Bourke to explore the powerful connection between oral function, neurological development, and lifelong health.Dr. Bourke shares the story behind the Myomunchee device—originally developed by her father in the 1960s after observing the powerful jaw structure of indigenous populations and recognizing the role chewing plays in oral health. What began as a periodontal and salivary health tool eventually revealed broader impacts on jaw development, bite alignment, and muscular function.
The conversation expands into the neurological foundations of ora...
Ep.72, Beyond AHI: What Actually Drives Pediatric Growth and Development, Dr. Sandra Kahn
🎙️In this episode of ASAP Pathway, Dr. Stacy sits down with orthodontist, researcher, and inventor Dr. Sandra Kahn to explore the deeper connection between sleep architecture, craniofacial growth, and long-term health in children. Drawing from her personal journey as a mother and clinician, Dr. Kahn shares how her own children’s challenges led her beyond traditional orthodontics and into the root causes of growth dysfunction—nasal breathing, oral posture, and most critically, deep sleep. Together, they discuss why early intervention alone isn’t always sustainable without maintenance, how nitric oxide and nasal breathing impact brain “cleaning” during stage 3 sleep, and why promoting h...
Ep. 71, From Cavities to Airway: Why Pediatric Dentistry Can’t Ignore Sleep, Dr. Rafif Tayara
🎙️Dr. Stacy welcomes pediatric dentist and airway-focused clinician Dr. Rafif Tayara to the ASAP Pathway Podcast for a global conversation on early interceptive care, pediatric sleep-breathing red flags, and why “just looking at teeth” misses the real root causes.
Dr. Tayara shares how her career across Montreal, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Qatar led her to connect recurring childhood cavities to mouth breathing and low nighttime saliva—pushing her beyond traditional pediatric dentistry into airway, function, and sleep medicine (including training at Tufts University). They unpack why parents’ anxiety can transfer directly to kids in the dental...
Ep.70, How Orthodontics Impacts the Whole Patient, Dr. Jackie Demko
🎙️In this episode Dr. Stacy sits down with orthodontist Dr. Jackie Demko for an honest, experience-driven conversation about airway, growth, and the realities clinicians face when patients don’t fit neatly into traditional timelines or treatment silos.
Dr. Demko shares how her clinical perspective has evolved over time, what she began noticing in patients long before airway became a mainstream conversation, and why so many individuals struggle to get clear answers when dentistry and medicine fail to communicate. Together, they explore patterns seen repeatedly in real patients, the long-term impact of delayed intervention, and why listening careful...
Ep.69, The ENT & Dentist Collaboration Wishlist, Dr. Keith Matheny
In this episode Dr. Stacy sits down with Vanderbilt-trained ENT and sleep specialist Dr. Keith Matheny for a wide-ranging, real-world conversation about the airway—starting where many discussions skip: the nose. They unpack why nasal obstruction (fixed and functional) is often minimized in sleep care, how “CPAP intolerance” is frequently a nasal problem in disguise, and why the nasal valve is commonly missed even by clinicians—sometimes because the tools used to examine the nose temporarily “fix” the problem.
 Dr. Matheny shares practical, current ENT options that don’t require major surgery, including in-office radiofrequency treatments that can address nasal v...
Ep.68, Crows Teaching Crows; The Empowered Sleep Apnea Project, Dr. Dave McCarty
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In this episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. David McCarty for a deeply thoughtful conversation about how patients—children and adults—are often misunderstood, mislabeled, and mistreated when care focuses on symptoms instead of root cause. Drawing from neuroscience, clinical experience, and real patient stories, Dr. McCarty challenges the way we approach diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, sleep disorders, and behavioral dysregulation. He explains how airway function, tongue stability, neurological signaling, and chronic physiological stress can quietly shape how patients think, feel, sleep, and function—often for years before anyo...
Ep.67, The Nose Decoded!, Dr. Karen Parker Davidson
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 In this episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy welcomes one of the most respected and passionate voices in airway science: Dr. Karen Parker Davidson—airway clinical nurse specialist, medical researcher, innovator, and widely known as “the nose nerd.”
 This conversation goes far beyond nasal breathing and into the complex physiology of nasal function, pressure regulation, neurology, gut health, posture, and sleep. Dr. Parker Davidson explains why the nose is not simply a passageway for air—but a diagnostic organ that reflects the body’s overall health, adaptation, and dysfunction. Together, they unpack why w...
Ep.66, Super Breathers to the Rescue!, Kelley Richardson
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In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Dr. Stacy sits down with Kelley Richardson, a longtime dental industry leader, airway advocate, and author of the children’s book The Very Stuffy Nose. What begins as a professional conversation quickly becomes a powerful personal story of motherhood, persistence, and the life-changing impact of understanding pediatric airway health. Kelley shares her son’s early struggles with feeding, mouth breathing, restless sleep, and learning challenges—and the six-year journey it took to finally uncover the root cause: disordered breathing and improper craniofacial development. Through thi...
Ep. 65, Seeing the Light! Red Light and Other Therapies in Sleep/Airway & TMD Health, Dr. Kip Covington
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 In this episode, Drs. Stacy and Michelle sit down with Dr. Kip Covington, a dentist whose expertise in sleep and TMJD care is matched only by his passion for helping patients navigate a confusing, often overwhelming treatment landscape. Together, they dive into why so many patients feel lost when seeking help for chronic jaw pain, sleep-related issues, and facial discomfort—and how dentistry can fill the gap by offering clear, evidence-based options.
Dr. Covington breaks down the limitations of traditional TMJD management, the power of diagnosing the true sour...
Ep. 64, The Winds of Change Are Growing Stronger!, Drs. Maz Moshiri and Reza Movahed
In this episode of the ASAP Pathway Podcast, Drs. Stacy and Tracey welcome two of the country’s most respected voices in airway and orthodontic health: Dr. Movahed, an oral & maxillofacial surgeon, and Dr. Moshiri, a nationally recognized orthodontist and educator. Together, they break down the real patterns behind sleep-disordered breathing — what dentists are seeing every day, what often gets missed, and why so many children fall through the cracks in a system that wasn’t designed to diagnose airway problems early.
 From DISE findings to skeletal growth trajectories, from tonsils and adenoids to faci...
Ep. 63, The Superpower of the Primary Care Dentist in Breathing and Sleep, Dr. Euna Koo
In this episode Dr. Stacy talks with guest, Dr. Euna Koo, a primary care general dentist and diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. The discussion centers on Dr. Euna's journey in dentistry, particularly her focus on airway health and her efforts to help children with sleep-related issues. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration between dental and medical professionals to improve patient outcomes, especially in pediatric sleep and breathing wellness.
The episode emphasizes the challenges parents face in navigating the healthcare system and the need for practitioners to communicate effectively about airway health. Dr. Euna shares...
Ep. 62, Fertility, Pregnancy, Babies and Vitamin D; A Part 3 Discussion, Dr. Stasha Gominak
In this podcast episode, Dr. Stacy talks with Dr. Stasha Gominak on the intricate connections between the microbiome, gut health, sleep, and vitamin D levels, particularly in relation to fertility and child development. The conversation highlights how low vitamin D can impact ovulation and pregnancy outcomes, referencing studies that show maintaining vitamin D levels above 40 during pregnancy can reduce complications like preeclampsia and improve infant health.
The speakers emphasize the importance of addressing sleep issues in children and how sleep quality can influence overall health and development. The discussion takes place in the context of ongoing research and...
Ep. 61, The Dentofacial Orthopedist Changing Lives, Dr. Claudia Pinter
In this podcast, the Dr. Stacy sits with Dr. Claudia Pinter, an internationally recognized orthodontist (or Dentofacial Orthopedist) known for her expertise in aligner therapy and skeletal maxillary expansion. The discussion is focusing on the advancements in orthodontics, particularly the use of aligners for complex malocclusions and the importance of airway health in dental practices. Dr. Pinter shared insights from her recent lecture at St. Louis University, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to patient care that considers airway function alongside aesthetics.
The conversation highlighted the historical differences in orthodontic education between Europe and the U...
Ep. 60, Transforming Dental Sleep, Transforming Life, Jason Tierney
In this conversation, Dr. Stacy sits down with her friend and colleague Jason Tierney, founder of Transform Dental Sleep. Jason shares the journey of building a movement in dental sleep medicine while also navigating his own personal transformation.
With his upcoming symposium on the horizon, Jason opens up about what’s next for the dental sleep field, why he’s stepping away from the center of it, and how he’s choosing to live a more authentic life. This episode blends dentistry, leadership, and personal growth — showing how transforming sleep can lead...
Ep. 59, She Changed How She Practiced Sleep Medicine and Changed More Lives, Dr. Funke Brown, MD
In this podcast episode, Dr. Funke Brown, a triple board-certified sleep physician and founder of Restful Sleep MD, discusses the critical importance of sleep for children and families. The conversation, hosted by Dr. Stacy, emphasizes the impact of sleep deprivation on mental, physical, and emotional health, particularly in children. Dr. Brown shares her journey into sleep medicine, motivated by the need to understand sleep physiology and airway dynamics, and highlights the challenges faced in traditional healthcare settings, including time constraints for patient interactions.
The discussion also covers the collaboration between sleep medicine and dental health, advocating for...
Ep. 58, Do You have SOUNDHEALTH? Drug Free Nasal Breathing and Wellness, Drs. Paramesh Gopi and Bryant Lin
In this podcast episode, Drs. Stacy and Michelle sit with Dr. Bryant Lin, a primary care physician and researcher at Stanford University, and his colleague, Dr. Paramesh Gopi, discuss innovative sound-based therapies aimed at improving nasal breathing and sleep health. The conversation highlights their collaborative work on developing these therapies, which emerged from experiments involving cadaver studies during the pandemic. They emphasize the importance of addressing both anatomical and physiological components of nasal congestion, noting that traditional treatments often overlook underlying soft tissue inflammation.
The discussion also touches on the significance...
Ep.57, Pediatric Sleep and Airway; Past, Present and the Future, Dr. Mike DeLuke
This podcast episode is featuring Drs. Stacy, Tracy, and Michelle from the ASAP Pathway and their guest, Dr Mike DeLuke, of The Doc Podcast. The discussion centers on the evolving role of dental professionals in addressing airway issues in patients. The conversation highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and restorative dentists, particularly in understanding how airway health impacts overall dental treatment. The speakers reflected on the progress made since the American Dental Association began addressing pediatric airway concerns in 2017, emphasizing the increased resources available for parents and practitioners alike.
The dialogue also touche\s...
Ep.56, Sleep Apnea and Neurodevelopmental Dentistry; A Missing Piece of the Puzzle?, Dr. Angie Tenholder
In this podcast episode, Drs. Stacy and Michelle sit with Dr. Angie Tenholder, a prominent figure in craniofacial dental sleep medicine, discussing the importance of integrating neurological assessments into dental practices, particularly for pediatric patients. The conversation is highlighting the need for healthcare providers to adopt a more holistic approach to airway health, which has traditionally focused on anatomy alone. Dr. Tenholder emphasizes the role of the tongue and its neurological connections in treatment outcomes, advocating for a collaborative approach among healthcare professionals.Â
The discussion also touches on the challenges of introducing new ideas in m...
Ep.55, Airway Minded Dentistry with the Restorative End in Mind, Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff
In this podcast episode, Drs. Stacy and Tracey sit with Dr. Lina Sapozhnikoff, a restorative dentist with a focus on airway minded orthodontics. The discussion revolves around Dr.Sapozhnikoff's journey in dentistry, particularly her transition from restorative practice to an interdisciplinary approach that integrates airway function and overall health. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the need for collaboration between restorative dentists and orthodontists to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
The episode took place recently, as indicated by references to ongoing courses and events. This discussion is significant as it emphasizes the evolving landscape of d...
Ep.54, Untethered Airway Wellness, Dr. Meggie Graham
In this podcast episode, hosts Drs. Stacy and Tracey sit with Dr. Meggie Graham and discuss the intersection of dentistry and airway health, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and education in this field. The conversation highlights the initiative, "The Untethered Way," a comprehensive course designed to help dental professionals integrate airway-focused principles into their practices. They explore the implications of muscle dysfunction related to swallowing and its effects on facial development, stressing the need for a holistic approach to patient care that goes beyond traditional dental practices.
The episode underscores the significance of educating dentists about airway health...
Ep.53, Have Sleep Apnea? MADs, Surgery, CPAP, Inspire...Which One is Best?, Dr. Kip Covington.
In this podcast, speakers Drs. Becker, Weddle and Covington, discuss the complexities and challenges faced by dental practitioners, particularly in the fields of airway management and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The conversation highlights the confusion patients experience due to conflicting advice from various practitioners, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach in dentistry.Â
The speakers share insights from a recent airway prosthodontics workshop, noting the innovative nature of current practices and the importance of understanding diverse treatment philosophies.
The speakers underscore the significance of equipping themselves with a broad range of techniques to better serve patients, who often f...
Ep.52, Why Should You Have a Periodontist on Your Airway Team?, Dr. George Mandelaris
Drs. Stacy, Tracey and George discuss the significance of corticotomies in periodontal practice, emphasizing their role in enhancing orthodontic treatments. The conversation highlighted the need for collaboration between periodontists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons to improve patient outcomes. George, a periodontist, explained that corticotomies involve surgical techniques that can expedite tooth movement and address aesthetic concerns, while also considering the health of the dental-gum complex.
The discussion is aimed at educating dental professionals about these procedures and their applications in orthodontics. The speakers stressed the importance of personalized care and comprehensive treatment planning, advocating for a more integrated approach...
Ep.51, The Comprehensive Dentistry Movement Across the Globe, Dr. Christian Leonhardt
In this podcast, Dr Stacy Becker and guest, Dr Christian Leonhardt, discuss the evolution of dental practices, particularly focusing on airway health and patient-centered care. The conversation reflects on Christian's journey from dental school to recognizing the importance of treating patients holistically rather than just focusing on dental mechanics. They emphasize the need for collaboration among various healthcare professionals, including ENTs and speech therapists, to achieve comprehensive patient care.
The discussion highlights a recent symposium where professionals from across Europe gathered to share insights and foster interdisciplinary approaches in dentistry. This event, which...
Ep.50, Growing INTO Sleep and Airway Issues, Dr. Bill Harrell
In this podcast, speakers include Host, Dr Stacy Becker and Orthodontist, Dr Bill Harrell.
The discussion focused on airway-centered orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, particularly in relation to TMJ disorders and sleep apnea in children.
The conversation highlighted the importance of collaboration between dental and medical professionals to address these complex issues, emphasizing that orthodontic treatment should consider the whole person rather than just aesthetic outcomes.
The speakers referenced historical studies and evolving practices in orthodontics, stressing the need for awareness of upper airway resistance as a precursor to sleep apnea...
Ep.49, Ok My Vitamin D is Low…Now What? Part 2 Discussion, Dr. Stasha Gominak, MD
In this podcast episode, Drs. Becker and Gominak, Â discussed the critical role of vitamins D and B in addressing sleep issues and overall health, particularly in children and families. The conversation highlighted the importance of a healthy gut microbiome, which acts as a vital organ influencing nutrient absorption and overall well-being. The Part 1 discussion took place in October, building on previous insights about vitamin deficiencies and their impact on sleep and health.
The speakers emphasized that simply taking supplements is not enough; understanding the biochemical interactions and the need for a balanced diet is crucial. They noted that m...
Ep.48, A Journey in Dentistry to Helping Kids Breathe, Sleep and Function Well, Dr. Ben Miralgia
In this podcast, Dr. Ben Miralgia, a general dentist with over 31 years of experience, discusses the evolution of orthodontics and the importance of early intervention in children's dental health. He shares his journey from traditional restorative dentistry to discovering expansive orthodontics, which focuses on jaw development rather than just aligning teeth. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of early soft foods on jaw growth and the resulting prevalence of malocclusion in children.
Dr. Becker emphasizes the need for early treatment to promote proper jaw size and function, which can prevent issues like mouth breathing and enlarged tonsils...
