{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Are We Treating the Teeth or the Patient? (w/Dr. Skye Zeller) [Ep.97]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9a323a34\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4690,"description":"In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Skye Zeller, a distinguished dentist and expert in airway health. The conversation delves into Dr. Zeller's unique journey from studying molecular biology to becoming a dentist with a special focus on sleep medicine. \n \nWe discuss her comprehensive new patient examination process, tips on coordinating care with medical and OMT colleagues, and how she handles professional criticism. Dr. Zeller shares personal stories about her own children’s health challenges and how it fueled her passion for airway-focused treatment. \n \nThe episode also explores practical advice for integrating extensive diagnostic procedures into a busy practice, and how Dr. Zeller balances her roles as a wife, mother, practice owner, and educator.\n \n00:26 Meet Dr. Skye Zeller\n04:44 Discovering Dentistry\n06:07 Dental School and Early Career\n07:06 Building a Practice\n07:53 Exploring Orthodontics and Airway\n09:46 Continuing Education\n10:34 First Experiences with Airway Treatment\n10:46 Impact on Dr. Zeller's Children\n15:52 Challenges in the Dental Field\n22:29 Holistic Dentistry Approach\n25:05 Diagnostic Process and Patient Interaction\n39:40 Facing Initial Challenges and Adjusting Approaches\n40:27 Importance of Detailed Patient Interaction\n41:25 Building Trust Through Clinical Discussions\n42:11 Patient Receptiveness and Treatment Acceptance\n43:52 Navigating Professional Relationships and Conflicts\n45:28 Educating and Collaborating with Colleagues\n48:36 Practical Advice for Implementing New Practices\n01:10:14 Balancing Professional and Personal Life\n01:16:12 Final Thoughts and Contact Information\nLINKS:\n-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dentalsleepct \n-Instagram: @dentalsleepCT","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}