The Role of The Dentist in Airway Management (w/Dr. Steve Lamberg) [Ep.96]

In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I host Dr. Steve Lamberg, a renowned dentist and airway management expert. Dr. Lamberg shares his journey from entering his father's dental practice to becoming a leading figure in dental sleep medicine.  We discuss innovative diagnostic approaches, the challenges of integrating airway-focused treatments into dental practices, and the evolution of the field in recent years. The episode offers insights into preventing airway issues through early dental interventions and emphasizes the importance of remaining curious and adaptable in professional practices. Dr. Lamberg also shares many of his diagnostic approaches, as well as highlights the importance of collaboration between dentists, orthodontists, and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, we cover the upcoming annual meeting of the Pediatric and Adult Airway Network of New York (PAANNY) conference.  Tune in to learn how to identify and treat airway issues and gain a greater understanding of, and appreciation for, the evolving state of airway-focused dentistry! 00:26 Meet Dr. Steve Lamberg03:00 Dr. Lamberg's Journey in Dentistry03:56 The Birth of the Lamberg Sleep Well Appliance08:39 Understanding Sleep Apnea and Airway Management15:37 Implementing Airway-Focused Treatments16:29 Challenges and Future Directions in Airway and Sleep Medicine19:57 Integrating Airway Assessments in Dental Practice32:25 Orthodontics and Airway38:34 Literature vs. Clinical Practice38:55 Orthodontists' Role in Airway Health40:47 Challenges in Implementing Airway-Focused Practices44:50 Identifying Clinical Signs of Airway Issues53:53 Collaborative Approaches in Airway Treatment59:41 Advice for Young Practitioners Looking to Provide Airway-focused Treatment01:04:31 The Evolution of the PAANNY Conference01:12:12 Closing Remarks and Contact Information LINKS:-Register for PAANNY: https://www.paanny.org/ -Get Steve’s Book: https://drlamberg.com/treat-the-cause-book-treat-the-airway-book -Lamberg Questionnaire: https://drlamberg.com/lamberg-questionnaire 

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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!