Airway Conversations (w/Nicole Goldfarb, MA, CCC-SLP, COM) [Ep.85]

In this episode, Dr. Mike and Nicole Goldfarb, an orofacial myofunctional therapist, dive deep into pediatric airway health and sleep-disordered breathing.  This is the first episode in a collaborative series called Airway Conversations which has the goal of spreading awareness and educating providers and parents on the topic of pediatric airway health.  This episode emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, challenges the notion that orthodontics and airway issues are not interconnected, and reviews the stance of both the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) on the topic.  Dr. DeLuke and Nicole critique existing dental guidelines and highlight the significance of recognizing symptoms such as crowded teeth, a narrow palate, altered facial growth, myofunctional disorders, behavioral issues, and neurocognitive defects in pediatric patients.  They also discuss the role that dental professionals can and should play in the detection and treatment of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, and encourage parents to seek out knowledgeable practitioners who have an understanding of the implications of mouth breathing and snoring.   Future episodes of the Airway Conversations series will cover related topics such as tooth extraction, orthodontic techniques to expand and develop the arches, and how parents can go about finding airway-aware orthodontists. ·        01:33 Introducing the New Series with Nicole Goldfarb·        02:15 Discussion on Pediatric Airway Health·        03:48 ADA Position Statement and AAO White Paper·        06:35 Challenges in Diagnosing Sleep-Disordered Breathing·        08:07 Orthodontic and Medical Community Perspectives·        10:47 Myofunctional Disorders and Airway Issues·        21:26 Environmental Influences on Craniofacial Growth·        35:34 Efficacy of Adenotonsillectomy in Pediatric Sleep Apnea·        37:24 Lack of Awareness Among Pediatricians·        38:35 The Role of Tongue Tie·        42:07 Orthodontic Signs of Airway Dysfunction·        42:24 Facial Indicators of Sleep-Disordered Breathing·        49:00 Parental Concerns and Next Steps·        55:37 Orthodontic Training and Airway Awareness·         01:01:01 Future Topics and Closing Remarks LINKS:-Part 1 on Airway Answers Podcast: https://youtu.be/Fz5AE3MVdd4?si=WcpyhTiBauNWB49i-ADA Position Statement: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/resources/research/the-role-of-dentistry-in-sleep-related-breathing-disorders.pdf-AAO White Paper: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.dentalheadstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/sleep-apnea-white-paper-FINAL-2019-1.pdf

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The DOC Podcast brings you unique educational content taught by Dr. Mike DeLuke, a Board Certified Orthodontist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Dr. DeLuke built his orthodontic practice from scratch in the early 2000s and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise in less than 10 years. He was able to retire from private practice at the age of 46 years old, and now devotes his energy to teaching his colleagues how to succeed both personally and professionally. Dr. DeLuke has served as a faculty member at numerous hospitals and orthodontic residency programs around the country, including as the cleft craniofacial orthodontist at Albany Medical Center in New York, and as a clinical professor at The University of Connecticut in the Department of Orthodontics. He is presently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University in the Department of Orthodontics. The DOC Podcast will bring you in-depth discussions and interviews with industry leaders and experts on a variety of topics including clinical excellence, practice management, finance and wealth creation, health and wellness, taxes and accounting, fitness, and much more!