{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orthodontic Products Podcast","title":"Expanding the Orthodontic Practice: Integrating Airway Treatments for Better Health","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/201c93db\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1807,"description":"In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, we discuss the growing role of airway-friendly orthodontics in treating upper airway obstruction and sleep-disordered breathing. Dr Robert \"Tito\" Norris, an orthodontist with a focus on airway management, explains how orthodontists can go beyond aesthetic treatment and have a significant impact on their patients' overall health and well-being.\nNorris shares insights into the clinical signs of airway issues, how to assess patients using tools like CBCT imaging and sleep questionnaires, and the benefits of collaborating with ENT and sleep specialists. He also discusses the treatment modalities available, including the role of MARPE (Mini-Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) and how orthodontists can successfully integrate these practices into their existing workflows.\nKey topics include:\n🔹 The importance of airway assessments in orthodontics\n🔹 Identifying signs of upper airway obstruction in adolescent and adult patients\n🔹 The role of CBCT and sleep questionnaires in diagnosing airway issues\n🔹 Treatment approaches for patients with sleep-disordered breathing\n🔹 The impact of early intervention on long-term health outcomes\nNorris also highlights valuable resources and training opportunities for orthodontists looking to expand their practice to include airway management as part of their treatment offerings.\nListen to the full episode to learn how integrating airway treatments into your orthodontic practice can improve patient care and health outcomes.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 – Introduction\n01:08 – Dr. Tito Norris’ journey into airway-friendly orthodontics\n03:06 – Key signs and symptoms to look for in patients\n06:37 – The role of sleep questionnaires in identifying airway issues\n08:04 – How CBCT imaging improves airway assessments\n10:03 – Identifying anatomical structures related to airway obstruction\n12:15 – Using home sleep studies in the diagnostic process\n14:02 – Treatment options for patients with sleep apnea...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/X7NlGtFJvqHBgyo4lxMYZd0wh7HWxd6v1dPEuUfTRFA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MjcwLzE2OTI2/NzUzNjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}