{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"The Evolution of Airway Dysfunction, Malocclusion, & Chronic Disease (w/Dr. Mark Cruz) [Ep.110]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4855,"description":"In this episode of the DOC Podcast, I welcome Dr. Mark Cruz, a dentist with a distinguished career, including serving as assistant director at the UCLA Center for Aesthetic Dentistry and on the editorial board for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.  \n \nWe delve into an evidence-based discussion about the etiology of malocclusion, exploring whether it is determined by genetics, environment, or both, the evolution of craniofacial growth and development, the impact of modern lifestyle on health and malocclusion, the importance of early intervention in patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing, and the multitude of comorbidities associated with airway obstruction.  \n \nDon’t miss this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between medicine and dentistry, highlighting the significant role of airway and breathing in overall health.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the dental or medical professions interested in airway health and early intervention.\n \n02:23 Dr. Cruz's Early Career and Challenges\n03:21 Connecting the Dots: From Full Mouth Rehabs to Airway\n04:25 The Evolution of Airway Focus in Dentistry\n08:00 A Personal Story: Dr. Cruz's Son and Airway Issues\n09:13 Collaborations and Mini Residencies\n11:46 The Wild West of Airway Dentistry\n13:09 Evidence-Based Dentistry and Orthodontics\n16:14 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration\n33:47 Historical Perspectives on Medical and Dental Education\n41:16 The First Thousand Days: Impact on Life Expectancy\n41:46 Dental Crowding and Jaw Development\n42:07 The Role of Dentistry in Global Health\n42:34 Historical Perspectives on Craniofacial Growth\n43:33 Genetics vs. Environment in Orthodontics\n46:45 Bio Regulatory Systems Medicine\n49:10 Impact of Early Breathing Issues on Development\n59:57 The Evolution of Human Facial Structure\n01:03:18 The Industrial Revolution and Modern Health Issues\n01:08:42 Debating the Impact of Tooth Extraction on Airway\n01:17:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts...","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}