{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Running an Airway-Focused Orthodontic Practice (w/Dr. Svitlana Koval) [Ep.137]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3262,"description":"Episode Overview\nIn this episode, I welcome Dr. Svitlana Koval, an orthodontist based in Boca Raton, Florida, renowned for her expertise in airway-focused orthodontics and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults. The conversation explores Dr. Koval’s professional journey, her clinical protocols, and the broader implications of airway health in orthodontics.\nKey Topics Discussed\nDr. Koval’s Journey:\nDr. Koval shares her path from Ukraine to the U.S., her early exposure to advanced diagnostic tools (like T-Scan and EMG), and her growing interest in TMD and airway health.\nAirway Orthodontics & Sleep-Disordered Breathing:\nThe discussion covers the importance of screening for airway issues in orthodontic patients, the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing (from snoring to obstructive sleep apnea), and the role of orthodontists in early detection and intervention.\nDiagnostic & Treatment Protocols:\nDr. Koval details her approach to diagnosis, including the use of 3D imaging, CBCT, and comprehensive intake questionnaires (like the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire). She emphasizes the need for individualized treatment, including expansion techniques and myofunctional therapy.\nEducational Gaps in Orthodontics:\nDr. Koval and I discuss why airway health is underrepresented in dental and orthodontic education, and the need for curriculum reform to better prepare clinicians.\nGenetics vs. Environment:\nThe conversation delves into the debate over genetic vs. environmental factors in malocclusion and airway issues, referencing key studies and the concept of epigenetics.\nCollaboration & Subspecialization:\nDr. Koval advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration among dental and medical professionals and suggests that subspecialization within orthodontics may be beneficial for managing complex airway cases.\nAdvice for Clinicians:\nDr. Koval encourages clinicians to critically assess literature, stay open-minded, and prioritize patient...","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}