ASAP Pathway: THE PODCAST

This podcast features a discussion among a group of healthcare professionals, including orthodontists, prosthodontists, and restorative dentists. They talk about the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care, focusing on topics like treatment planning, Airway awareness, and the impact of oral health on overall wellness. The speakers emphasize the need for communication and team...

This podcast transcript features Dr. Zaghi, a Harvard Medical School graduate, discussing the comprehensive treatment of sleep disordered breathing and tongue tie disorders in children and adults. The conversation delves into the importance of evolving medical practices, such as focusing on root causes rather than just treating symptoms with medications. Dr. Zaghi emphasizes the significance of di...

The podcast features Dr. Stacy Becker talking with Drs. Rebecca Bockow and Michael Gunson discussing their educational platform and course called Healthy Growth, focusing on healthy facial development in children. They emphasize early intervention and collaboration with various professionals to optimize growth and development. The importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and reframing the conversa...

The podcast transcript features Dr. Audrey Yoon, a specialist in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry with a focus on sleep medicine. The discussion revolves around her journey in the field of dental sleep medicine, starting from her research on sleep apnea to her involvement in creating the World Dentofacial Sleep Society. Dr. Yoon emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary care and advocacy...

This podcast features Drs. Stacy Becker and Tracey Ngyuen talking with Dr. J, a practicing orthodontist and educator, discussing the importance of early intervention orthopedics and Airway health in orthodontics. The conversation highlights the increasing interest in these areas within the orthodontic community, driven by advancements in technology and a growing awareness of the impact on overall...

The podcast featured speakers Drs Becker, Swanson and Bullwinkel discussing their collaboration in the field of Airway dentistry. They talked about the importance of working together and communicating effectively to provide comprehensive care for patients. The conversation highlighted the need for orthodontists and general dentists to align their language and approach when dealing with Airway issu...

The podcast transcript features speakers, Drs. Stacy Becker and Susan Maples, discussing the role of dentistry in health and wellness, emphasizing collaboration with medical professionals. The conversation highlights the importance of treating patients holistically, addressing issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. The Total Health Academy is mentioned as a resourc...

The podcast featured a conversation between two speakers, Dr Stacy Becker Ochoa and Patrick McKeown,  discussing the importance of nose breathing over mouth breathing for overall health. The discussion highlighted how breathing affects various aspects of health, including respiration, sleep, mental health, and dental health. The speakers emphasized the need for awareness and conversations about br...

The podcast transcript features a conversation between Drs. Stacy Becker and Mike DeLuke discussing the importance of addressing airway issues in children. They emphasize the need for collaboration between medical and dental professionals, particularly orthodontists, to provide proactive care and improve patient outcomes. The speakers highlight the challenges in traditional orthodontic practices a...

The podcast featured speakers Drs. Stacy Becker and Steve Carstensen, who are experts in dental sleep medicine and discussed the role of dentists in identifying and addressing airway issues in patients, particularly children. The importance of dentists in screening for airway problems, such as mouth breathing, was emphasized, as these issues can have a significant impact on overall health and life...

The podcast featured Dr. Stacy and Nicole Goldfarb discussing orofacial myology, speech language pathology, and myofunctional therapy. Nicole founded the San Diego Center For Speech And Myofunctional therapy and has extensive experience in the field. They highlighted the importance of addressing myofunctional issues in addition to speech problems, emphasizing the need for specialized training in m...

The podcast transcript features speakers Drs Stacy Becker, Michelle Weddle and Jamison Spender, discussing topics related to dental sleep medicine, TMJ dysfunction, and the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections in TMJ health. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, clinical management, and the connection between airway issues and jaw problems. The speakers emphasize the ne...

The podcast featured speakers Drs Stacy Becker and Kevin Boyd discussing pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and early childhood orthopedics. Kevin Boyd's influence on the field was highlighted, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in dental care. The conversation touched on the need for incorporating sleep education in dental training and the significance of listening and compassion in...

The podcast transcript features a conversation between Drs Stacy Becker and Lou Chmura, discussing the importance of incorporating airway considerations in orthodontic treatment. The discussion highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to orthodontics that includes evaluating the airway, TMJ complex, and overall patient function. The speakers emphasize the importance of collaboration among...

The podcast featured speakers Stacy, Maggie, and Liz discussing their journey in addressing oral restrictions and airway issues in patients. They emphasized the importance of collaboration between medicine and dentistry to provide holistic care. They highlighted the challenges faced in educating patients and medical professionals about the impact of tongue ties and the need for informed consent. T...

Drs. Ochoa and Lim discuss the importance of early orthodontics and myofunctional therapy in optimizing health and wellness, particularly in children with obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance issues. They emphasize the need to address underlying airway issues to improve overall child development and reduce the need for multiple interventions. The conversation highlights the role of...

The podcast featured speakers Drs. Stacy Becker and Susan Maples, discuss the importance of recognizing sleep and breathing disorders in pediatric patients, particularly in the dental field. The conversation emphasized the need for collaboration between dental and medical professionals to address the root causes of these disorders, such as gut health and vitamin D levels. The speakers highlighted...

The podcast transcript is a conversation between Dr. Stacy Becker and Dr. Michelle Weddle, who are hosting the ASAP Pathway Podcast. They discuss the topic of TMJ dysfunction therapy and its implementation in dental practices. The podcast was recorded recently, as they mention upcoming courses on TMJ dysfunction scheduled for May 10th and 11th. Dr. Michelle Weddle shares her knowledge and experien...

The podcast features a conversation between Dr Stacy Becker and Nerissa Boggan, an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. The discussion revolves around the topic of children's well-being, health, and sleep. Nerissa shares her journey in the dental field, including her involvement in dental hygiene and her transition to becoming an orofacial myofunctional therapist. She emphasizes the importance of em...

In this podcast Drs. Stacy Ochoa and Dr. Steffen Decker discuss the importance of early intervention and prevention in orthodontic treatment for children. Dr. Decker, a specialist orthodontist, emphasizes the use of clear aligners for children as a more comfortable and effective alternative to traditional methods. They also highlight the connection between oral health and overall wellness, includi...

The podcast transcript features a conversation between Drs Stacy Becker and Julie Davis, a busy dentist and mother. They discuss the importance of pediatric jaw development and its impact on airway sleep growth and development. Dr Davis shares her journey of learning about these topics and her passion for treating children at a young age. They mention the lack of education on these subjects in den...

In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Stacy Becker and Dr. Anne Marie Morse engage in a conversation about the significance of sleep, particularly in pediatric patients, and the role of sleep medicine in improving overall health. Dr. Morse emphasizes the neurological aspect of sleep disorders and the importance of comprehensive testing and treatment. They also discuss the emerging research on the conne...

The podcast features a conversation between Drs. Tracey Nguyen, Michelle Weddle, and Stacy Becker. They are the founders of ASAP Pathway. They discuss the importance of considering the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in growth and development management. They have recently started a live course on TMJ to help practitioners incorporate this knowledge into their practice. They have also revamped their...

The podcast transcript features a conversation between two speakers, Stacy and Mike. They discuss the importance of dentists triaging and identifying at-risk patients who may need orthodontic interventions. The conversation emphasizes the need for collaboration between medical and dental professionals and the importance of advocating for patient care. The speakers discuss the resistance some ortho...

This podcast features a conversation between Dr. Stacy and Dr. Courtney Lavigne, a dentist who specialized in restorative dentistry before transitioning to orthodontics. They discuss the importance of considering airway health and sleep in dental and orthodontic practices. Dr. Levine shares her journey of discovering the significance of airway health and sleep concerning overall health. The conver...