The podcast featured speakers Drs. Stacy Becker Ochoa 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 lifespan. The speakers highlighted the need for collaboration between dental and medical professio...
May 07, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 myofunctional therapy. They discussed the role of dental professionals in screening for sleep disorde...
Apr 29, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The podcast transcript features speakers Drs Stacy Becker Ochoa, 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 need for dentists to expand their knowledge base and stay updated on advancements in the field, ...
Apr 23, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The podcast featured speakers Drs Stacy Becker Ochoa 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 patient care. The speakers also discussed behavior management techniques and the long-lasting...
Mar 26, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The podcast transcript features a conversation between Drs Stacy Becker Ochoa 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 various healthcare professionals, such as orthodontists, general dentists, myofunctional thera...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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. The speakers also touched on the need for practitioners to present all treatment options to patients ...
Mar 10, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 dentists in collaborating with other healthcare providers to identify and treat airway and sleep iss...
Mar 02, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The podcast featured speakers Drs. Stacy Ochoa 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 role of dentists in promoting overall health and wellness, encouraging open-ended conversations w...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The podcast transcript is a conversation between Dr. Stacy Ochoa 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 experience in TMJ dysfunction therapy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and diagnosing the conditi...
Feb 19, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The podcast features a conversation between Dr Stacy Ochoa 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 empowering dental hygienists and building a strong team to make a significant impact on patients' lives...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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, including sleep problems, infections, and concentration difficulties. Dr. Decker shares his experiences tre...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The podcast transcript features a conversation between Drs Stacy Ochoa 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 dental schools and the importance of collaborating with ENTs, allergists, and myofunctional therapists. ...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min
In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Stacy Ochoa 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 connection between gut health and sleep. The speakers stress the need for early intervention and highlight...
Jan 01, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The podcast features a conversation between Drs. Tracey Nguyen, Michelle Weddle, and Stacy Ochoa. 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 courses on TMD, early ortho intervention, skeletal expansion, and other topics to focus on practical...
Dec 26, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 orthodontists have towards early intervention and the stigma associated with it. They also mention the la...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This podcast features a conversation between Dr. Stacy Ochoa, a dentist, 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 conversation covers topics such as the challenges of integrating airway health into orth...
Dec 10, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The podcast features a conversation between Dr Stacy Ochoa and guest Melody Yazdani Zhang, a photographer and mother. They discuss Melody's experience with her son's sleep apnea and the challenges she faced in getting a diagnosis and treatment. Melody emphasizes the lack of awareness about sleep-disordered breathing in children and the frustration she felt with healthcare professionals. Eventually, she found a new pediatrician and an ENT and a Dentist who helped her son receive the necessary tre...
Nov 27, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Drs Stacy Ochoa and Ilya Lipkin discuss the importance of airway health and joint-based occlusion in orthodontics. Dr. Lipkin shares his journey and how he became interested in these areas, starting with his experience as a sleep technician during dental school. He also attended a lecture by Ron Roth, an orthodontist who emphasized the significance of jaw joints in orthodontics. This led Dr. Lipkin to pursue further education in the Roth-Williams philosophy, which focuses on addressing the struc...
Nov 20, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This podcast features Dr. David McIntosh, an ENT specialist from Australia, who discusses with Dr. Stacy Ochoa, the importance of airway health, particularly in children. The conversation focuses on the history and evolution of ENT surgery, specifically tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Dr. McIntosh emphasizes the need for collaboration between ENTs and dentists and staying updated with the latest research. The podcast aims to empower listeners with actionable insights and foster a supportive com...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This is part 2 of a two-part discussion between Drs. Stacy Ochoa and Mike DeLuke. In this podcast, Dr. Stacy Ochoa and Dr. Mike DeLuke discuss the importance of early intervention in orthodontic and dental treatment for children with sleep and airway issues. Dr. DeLuke is an orthodontist who left private practice to teach/educate full-time on this important topic through his courses at The Ortho Coach. Link to the DOC Website: www.TheOrthoCoach.com Link to the DOC Podcast YouTube Page: https://w...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
This will be a 2 part episode between Dr Stacy Ochoa and Dr Mike DeLuke (of The Doc Podcast). In this episode, they dive into the importance of early orthodontic/pedic intervention in children to help with sleep and breathing. Dr. DeLuke is an orthodontist who left private practice to teach/educate full-time on this important topic through his courses at The Ortho Coach. DeLuke Orthodontic Coaching (DOC) website: www.TheOrthoCoach.com DOC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@delukeorthodont...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join Dr. Stacy Ochoa as she has a much-needed discussion with Dr. Angie Tenholder, one of the world's leading teachers on the topic of ALF therapy, Babylase, and Oralase. Dr. Angie Tenholder has learned ALF Therapy and the impact of neural connections through the power of laser and ALF therapy, under Dr. Darick Nordstrom. To learn more about ALF Therapy visit: https://thefaceplace.us/ As Dentists...we often look at breathing and sleep problems as a problem with a mechanical-only solution (CPAP o...
Oct 10, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dr. Stacy Ochoa and Dr. Jill Ombrello discuss the importance of pediatric airway health and sleep. Dr. Ombrello is a fourth-generation dentist and author of "Moms in the Trenches," a book that aims to empower parents with actionable insights and a supportive community to make informed decisions about their children's health. The speakers emphasize the need to break down the complexities of pediatric airway health and sleep in a way that makes sense to parents and provide additional information t...
Oct 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join Dr. Stacy Ochoa, with ASAP Pathway, as she embarks on a transformative journey with her inaugural guest, Jason (aka her brother). In this debut episode, they discuss their story of how suboptimal airway and sleep health have affected their lives and families. In a masterful blend of lightheartedness and profound insights, they kickstart the conversation with a playful twist on a topic that holds immense significance. Jason, a firsthand witness to the profound impact of airway health, shares...
Sep 13, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
