{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Coming Together to Change Our Patients' Lives (w/Drs. Becker, Nguyen, & Weddle) [Ep.118]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6052,"description":"Episode Overview:\nIn this episode, I’m joined by three leaders in dentistry and airway health—Drs. Stacy Becker, Tracey Nguyen, and  Michelle Weddle, founders of the ASAP Pathway. Together, we discuss the evolution of airway-focused dental care, the importance of nasal breathing, and the challenges and progress in integrating airway health into mainstream dental and orthodontic practice.\nKey Topics Discussed:\nRaising awareness about airway health and its role in craniofacial and neurocognitive development.\nThe journey of airway health in dentistry: where the field started, current challenges, and future goals.\nThe importance of collaboration between general dentists, orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and medical professionals.\nBarriers to change in dental and orthodontic practice, including education gaps, workflow challenges, and financial considerations.\nThe role of evidence-based medicine in airway dentistry and the limitations of current research.\nThe need for respectful dialogue and teamwork across specialties to improve patient outcomes.\nEmpowering parents and patients to advocate for airway health and seek the right care.\nThe value of community, ongoing education, and practice-based research networks.\nSpecial Mentions:\nAirway Palooza 2025: An upcoming conference focused on airway health, with a special $500 discount code for listeners (DOCPALOOZA) - https://airwayhealthsolutions.com/palooza\nThe Ortho Coach CE Course: A comprehensive course on interceptive orthodontic treatment and airway-focused care. (https://theorthocoach.com/courses/phase-i-arch-development/?portfolioCats=99)\nContact information for research collaboration: michelle@asappathway.com\nResources & Links:\nTheOrthoCoach.com – For CE courses and coaching\nASAP Pathway – Educational resources and community.\nDOC Podcast Facebook Community – For ongoing discussion and support.\nCalls to Action:\nShare the episode with colleagues and friends interested in airway health.\nConsider attending Airway...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}