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.
We 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.
Don’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.
02:23 Dr. Cruz's Early Career and Challenges
03:21 Connecting the Dots: From Full Mouth Rehabs to Airway
04:25 The Evolution of Airway Focus in Dentistry
08:00 A Personal Story: Dr. Cruz's Son and Airway Issues
09:13 Collaborations and Mini Residencies
11:46 The Wild West of Airway Dentistry
13:09 Evidence-Based Dentistry and Orthodontics
16:14 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration
33:47 Historical Perspectives on Medical and Dental Education
41:16 The First Thousand Days: Impact on Life Expectancy
41:46 Dental Crowding and Jaw Development
42:07 The Role of Dentistry in Global Health
42:34 Historical Perspectives on Craniofacial Growth
43:33 Genetics vs. Environment in Orthodontics
46:45 Bio Regulatory Systems Medicine
49:10 Impact of Early Breathing Issues on Development
59:57 The Evolution of Human Facial Structure
01:03:18 The Industrial Revolution and Modern Health Issues
01:08:42 Debating the Impact of Tooth Extraction on Airway
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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 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.
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 at Nova Southeastern University in the Department of Orthodontics.
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