{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Changing Lives Through Airway-Focused Treatment (w/Dr. Maria Sokolina) [Ep.93]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/edc5ac74\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3578,"description":"In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Maria Sokolina, a dentist with a fascinating journey from Russia to the U.S.  Hear her struggles and successes in integrating airway, health, wellness, and myofunctional therapy into her dental practice.  Discover how early challenges in restorative dentistry and orthodontics led her to dive deep into sleep medicine and its impacts on dental health. \n \nDr. Sokolina shares inspiring patient stories, her collaboration with medical professionals, and practical advice for young dentists navigating the corporate and private practice landscape. Learn about her passion for comprehensive care and how taking the time to learn more about your patient’s airway and breathing can lead to big changes in treatment outcomes!\n \n00:05 Maria's Journey: From Russia to NYU\n01:04 Challenges in Private Practice\n01:53 Discovering Sleep Medicine\n03:49 Integrating Orthodontics and Sleep Medicine\n06:24 Advice for Dentists and Orthodontists\n10:12 The Importance of Early Intervention\n14:57 Public Awareness and Professional Responsibility\n19:33 Challenges in Rural Areas and Telemedicine\n21:59 Orthodontic Stability and Muscle Function\n28:52 Initial Diagnostic Process\n29:29 Patient Education and Evidence Gathering\n30:24 Collaborating with Medical Specialists\n31:22 Physical Therapy and Body Balance\n33:57 Financial Aspects of Treatment\n38:44 Success Stories and Treatment Outcomes\n46:17 Encouragement for Young Dentists\n55:46 Final Thoughts and Resources\nLINKS To Dr. Sokolina’s Content:\n-Myofunctional Therapy Self-Assessment: https://drmariasokolina.com/myofunctional-therapy-and-sleep-quality-self-assessment/\n-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MaSouc9kwQStYebZLLH1g\n-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariasokolina/\n-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sokolina-dds-7711aa15/","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}