Today’s guest is Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt, a renowned orthodontist from Denver, Colorado. Known for her holistic approach to orthodontics, Amanda delves into the root causes and etiology of orthodontic issues, prioritizing overall facial health over merely straightening teeth.
In this episode, Amanda shares her fascinating journey to becoming an orthodontist, the importance of understanding the etiology of malocclusion, and her passion for airway-focused orthodontics. Learn about her protocols, the significance of craniofacial growth, and why many orthodontists may overlook airway issues. Amanda also opens up about the challenges of owning her practice and balancing family life.
Join us for a deep dive into holistic orthodontics and gain insights from Amanda’s inspiring career journey!
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00:27 Meet Dr. Amanda Vanderstelt
00:34 Amanda's Holistic Orthodontic Approach
01:28 Topics of Today's Discussion
03:05 Amanda's Journey to Orthodontics
04:03 Challenges and Realizations
05:35 Discovering a Passion for Orthodontics
09:58 Residency and Advanced Training
14:55 The Importance of Airway in Orthodontics
17:48 Personal Airway Issues and Professional Insights
21:20 The Complexity of Holistic Orthodontic Practice
28:41 Educating the Public and Colleagues
37:18 Vision and Philosophy of Practice
48:57 Struggles with Sleep and Memory
49:14 Breathing Issues and Nasal Cavity
49:45 Empathy and Children's Health
51:02 Initial Assessment Protocols
52:06 Detailed Evaluation Process
57:03 Orthodontic Treatment Goals
57:29 Misconceptions in Orthodontics
58:10 Comprehensive Patient Care
01:07:13 Importance of CBCT in Orthodontics
01:17:35 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
What is The DOC Podcast?
The DOC Podcast brings you unique educational content taught by Dr. Mike DeLuke, a Board Certified Orthodontist with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. Dr. DeLuke built his orthodontic practice from scratch in the early 2000s and grew it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise in less than 10 years. He was able to retire from his private practice at the age of 46 years old, and now devotes his energy to teaching his colleagues how to succeed both personally and professionally. He also provides locum tenens coverage for colleagues in South Florida.
Dr. DeLuke has served as a faculty member at numerous hospitals and orthodontic residency programs around the country, including as the cleft craniofacial orthodontist at Albany Medical Center in New York, and as a clinical professor at The University of Connecticut in the Department of Orthodontics. He is presently an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Healthcare Network and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Montefiore Einstein Hospital in the Bronx.
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